My searches for replacement chain options are proving fruitless... has anyone with a Multi V4 replaced their chain with anything other than the standard DID stainless the bikes come with from Ducati?
I’ve ordered a DID Gold X-Ring for my Pikes Peak, which is being fitted before I take delivery of the bike.
I’ve been using RK chains for a number of years now, http://global.rk-japan.co.jp/products/motorcycle-chains/series/zxw/, and have been very happy with them, 2 x 1200 Multistradas, Scrambler Icon, Diavel 1200 and Panigale V4. Andy
Here's a few choices: https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/another-chain-thread.85158/page-2#post-1828268
Thanks for the replies and I’m familiar with the manufacturer options, however am (specifically) struggling to find any of them (DID, Regina etc) available, on any website for the Multistrada V4 (not the the V4 Pikes Peak)… it’s as if all of the manufacturers have conspired to not manufacture one!
I’ve found the measurements and is a 525x124 I believe. I’ve ordered a gold Regina HPE (low maintenance!)… same one as BMW’s maintenance free chain. Industrial diamond /carbon coating so much lower friction/heat and no more lube… just chain cleaner.
here you go https://m.louis-moto.co.uk/artikel/...luded/10017600?filter_article_number=10017609 it’s a quad stake rivet (solid… not hollow) and will need fitting with a specific quad stake rivet tool… bit trickier than the hollow rivet type that DID tend to use.. Also worth noting this is a ‘low maintenance’ chain… not ‘‘zero maintenance’. i.e no lube needed and it only needs chaim cleaner every so often or when been out in the rain (recommended).
That’s great thanks , noticed you have the Angel II on the bike , I could not source a W rated set , where did you manage to source them , I have tried everywhere.. Thanks again
Be interested to see how you get on with the HPE chain. Someone on a Tenere T7 forum has done 12k miles with one and whilst he said the theory worked, the reality is the additional cost of the chain gave no benefit over a standard chain and probably worked out more expensive overall.
I may well try one , from coming from the ease of shaft on tour , this type of chain may be great , worth a try I feel . Cost is relative to how you roll , also saves carrying a long torque wrench , oil , cleaner , gloves etc etc , oh and you can get to bar first as well , always a winner on tour
I’ve also read/watched reviews of the longevity of the HPE chain and as a result of real world tests that have been done it is now referred to as a low maintenance, rather than zero maintenance chain. I think a lot of the tests (certainly the ones I’ve reviewed) have been of people testing the chain with zero maintenance at all…It really does not get hot to touch after a ride (diamond/carbide coated), but the reality is it still needs cleaning every so often but not lubing. From my perspective the additional cost of the chain will be negated be the fact I’m not buying and constantly applying lube… it’s also gold (which I wanted) and will be much easier to look after than a dirty lubed chain…
So am I missing something here ? Erm, Clean and relubricate after washing, after a ride in the wet/or salty or dusty conditions and annually. That covers just about every ride I do. Andy
How peculiar. They say you don’t need to clean or lubricate the chain, then a few lines down say that you need to clean and lubricate after a wet ride, or washing the bike. Or before storing it. I think I’ll stick to my DID gold chains, as they’ve always been spot on.
This is not the first time the subject of ‘maintenance free’ chains has been posted on here and that ended up highlighting the same restrictions/guarantee conditions. I also question the term ‘low maintenance’, it's no more accurate in this instance than ‘no maintenance’. Andy
Also interesting that for the HPE chain they state check chain tension every 3,000 Km (1,850m) almost as if they expect it to stretch. All chains stretch but my last DID Gold on the 1260 was good for 6000m before needing adjustment after the initial "bedding in" adjustment. As with Multirider75 think that I'll stick with the Gold DID when replacing the OEM DID.
Chaps... its a £200 odd pound chain. Yes, Regina's marketing may be confusing BS and it is more expensive, although probably not that much more if less maintenance turns out to be required. I thought I'd give it ago and see how I get on with it. I check chain tension fairly regularly and will look after it as best I feel and if it turns out shit I'll change it... One thing I've noticed is it is not hot to touch after a ride out which indicates the coating they've applied in production does create much less friction. Less friction should, in theory, mean less - possibly no lube. Time will tell.