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Posted by blcalie on June 1, 2010, 5:11 pm
Steve wrote:
> I purchased a 520 conversion kit off of ebay from Sum of All Parts.
> It was supposed to come with a RK GXW chain but I received a WPS
> 520HSO chain, part #69-5820G. When I contacted them about it they
> argued that I did not read the description close enough (even though
> the GXW was in MUCH larger print than the WPS) but also said that:
> "The tensile strength on the TYC is actually 8987 vs 8800 on the RK
> GXW Chain. Both of which are more than capable of handling the
> horsepower output of your CBR." They offered to send me the GXW chain
> if I paid them $20 more.
>
> My questions are: 1. Does anyone have experience with the WPS chains?
> 2. Am I correct in thinking that the tensile strength is not as
> stated? 3. Should I argue some more or pay the $20 for what would
> likely be a better chain?
>
> My ultimate goal is to see how quickly I can reach top speed, and I
> want the chain to be up to the task. I don't want any weak links
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> It was supposed to come with a RK GXW chain but I received a WPS
> 520HSO chain, part #69-5820G. When I contacted them about it they
> argued that I did not read the description close enough (even though
> the GXW was in MUCH larger print than the WPS) but also said that:
> "The tensile strength on the TYC is actually 8987 vs 8800 on the RK
> GXW Chain. Both of which are more than capable of handling the
> horsepower output of your CBR." They offered to send me the GXW chain
> if I paid them $20 more.
>
> My questions are: 1. Does anyone have experience with the WPS chains?
> 2. Am I correct in thinking that the tensile strength is not as
> stated? 3. Should I argue some more or pay the $20 for what would
> likely be a better chain?
>
> My ultimate goal is to see how quickly I can reach top speed, and I
> want the chain to be up to the task. I don't want any weak links