Anyone else Having problems keeping a chain on thier built Raptor? ..so far I have ripped off a X ring and O-ring from D.I.D. and Sidewinder

 

well, i don't know if you would call my raptor "built", but i just had a d.i.d. 520 mx put on yesterday. i have'nt had a chance to drive it yet. i'll let you know. i've got that sidewinder sprocket on the front and for the money it sux.

 

Raptor690

I used EK 520SRX and Sproket specialist and have never had any problem.
On Ek chain they have the tensile strenght of 8400lb while the D.I.D chain have 6830 lb.
The D.I.D. is use up to 400cc while Ek is up to 600cc.

The sidewinder I wouldn't buy them at all since they are way overprice. I bought a complete set from them for my Banshee a few year back and the rear sprocket got worn out less a year riding. supposely they gave me the stainless sprocket and it should last a lifetime what they claim. It was toast less less a year. I was not too pleased of their product.

Either Sunstar ot Sprocket specialist will work fine for the money you pay for. At least you not paying for the name.....[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

What everyone is screwing up on is the fact that a Raptor is over 600cc and what you need is a D.I.D. ATV chain. It MUST be an ATV chain. You can call D.I.D. direct and they will tell you that most of your small time shops don't know the diference.
I was having the same problems so I called and this is what I found out.
D.I.D. phone number is 562-438-8089