V4 Pikes Peak

Is the V4S 124 links? Have you had to adjust it yet?

 

Yes , 124 links 525 , adjusted twice as all chains need to bed in as they say , now all good , I still check it as the adjustment is very fine but the adjustments I did compared to the standard chain were small almost unnecessary but I like things smack on

 

This is weird, I’ve just counted 62 links, which I’m assuming you double to make 124.

That includes the rivet link.

 

Scrub that, 63. Clearly can’t count!

 

Yours is the PP. V4S is different.

 

I get that, counting links on a chain was more challenging than I thought!

 

No . I looked in the manual, odd I know but I did lol. (V4s 124 Open )

 

Just to clarify...

The ambiguity surrounding the number of links on a PP chain is purely down to my ability to count to 63 and move a rear wheel at the same time. Clearly, it could be better.

V4 - dual sided swing arm - 124 links
V4 - single sided swing arm - 126 links

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Still can't find a black RK chain though!

 

After GTMorgan's post above, I wouldn't bother with a black chain. Gold goes nicer on the PP anyway!

 

It was fine on the 1260


But I do like the idea of maintenance free.

 

Word to the wise, remove the plastic hose cover before you find unsightly corrosion thereunder.

 

Bike is sold to a mate, but had the essential warranty claim and removed the water retaining sponge.

 

HPE do 124 links and 128.

I’m assuming I’d buy the 128 and remove two links?

 

I noticed that the louis-moto site didn't seem to offer the 126 option as well. When I eventually get my bike I'm hoping to fit an HPE chain so I thought I'd look around. Regina do a 126 link version but I couldn't find anyone in the UK selling it (online). Not sure what the score is with removing links on this type of chain ie more difficult or not advised for some reason etc but, as you can see, the 126 is optioned:



Bloody pricey though so hopefully there's a UK supplier out there or you can easily remove links.

 

Big Bucks for a Chain £££££££

 

Worth it tho on a 25 + k bike , so is a small cost and the fact your pride and joy is always clean is win win no more crud.
Some spend way more on carbon and other bling , this works and rewards .

 

I just hope it performs better than the BMW "M Endurance Chain". Not sure who actually manufactures it, but it's not great. The dealers themselves hate the marketing of "0 maintenance". They tell me it's "less maintenance". But whilst it might not need lubing (as often), it seems to stretch in more increments so needs the chain adjusting more. If the HPE one is like that, I'd rather just lube the chain as it's easier than adjusting it.

 

The M Endurance chain is made by Regina... so same chain

https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/products/bmw-m-endurance-chain/

 

I'm out then. I can't believe the quotes in that link "does not require additional external lubrication, nor does it require retensioning over time". Utter lies.

 

Oh dear!