Would you be pissed off?

[The End]

I hear what you guys are saying re the pins. But they def look like they've been contacting something to me as well.

How about sticking little bits of tape on the side of some links in the chain (over the rivet ends), and wheel it 'round with the bike on a stand. See if the bits of tape get crunched.

They are absolutely 100% not rubbing on anything. I have checked this many times.

Good question. I'm assuming a narrower than standard chain and sprockets, (the latter possibly alluminium?). These mods were occasionally mentioned on the Hornet/919 boards back when I had a Hornet.
I'm still wondering if the OP has cleaned the chain and written to DID?

Correct - seller is apparently getting in touch with their distributor to come up with a resolution. Failing that, I will get in touch with DID.

[AllanB]

CRG levers are so well machined they are justified as a piece of usable art. Well at least that's how I justified them.