19 replies to this topic

[Lee Harris]

i didnt want to believe the horror stories. They are not too expensive and gold but....

I know its has been said before, but 4 hours?? The dealer would hide behind the "no garantee" on competition parts. And a 240 fanny for gawds sake. No steps, no clutch dropss

be warned

[wayne_weedon]

At least it's got a pretty logo on each link

Not good! But what is considered a good chain these days? I always like Regina and Reynolds but there are many more now, DID etc etc.

Good for discussion though as it's one thing we all need whether classic or modern trials.


Wayne....

[jordi]

Sorry, but beg to differ. I have had Iris chains on all the GG Pro,s including latest Raga, never a problem with the chain lasting.

[wayne_weedon]

You should perhaps try being a little more forceful with the dealer. Competition parts or not Iris should have some warranty even if limited in place.

Looking at the pic the break does seem quite close to being aligned with the peening on the rivets.

Even if not all Iris Chains are inherently faulty you have found one that failed too soon.

Wayne...

Edited by wayne_weedon, 13 March 2009 - 07:52 PM.

[Lowbrow]

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Sorry, but beg to differ. I have had Iris chains on all the GG Pro,s including latest Raga, never a problem with the chain lasting.

Ditto

[StuEssenhigh]

That chain looks slightly older than 4 hours to me.
Yes, I know you're probably gonna think Im a right tit for saying that....but if its true, then I'm with you. I'd be pretty p***ed of if mine broke after 4 hours.
I've had one break on me as well actually, but I'd had it for quite a while so wasnt too miffed.

[Pete_Scorpa3]

StuEssenhigh, on Mar 13 2009, 08:00 PM, said:

That chain looks slightly older than 4 hours to me.

Looking at the wear on those links, they must be made of very soft steel to wear that much in four hours.
Not a good advert for Iris chains.

[PeterB]

The same thing happened on my GG after 1 year. In my experience, the Iris chain does stretch fairly quickly compared, for example, to a DID 520 HD.
Bye, PeterB.

[wayne_weedon]

It does look like a fair bit of wear.

I wonder what size engine sprocket the original poster is using? Are the points of the countershaft nut interfering with the chain? Can happen with small sprockets. Probably would cause premature chain failure too.


Wayne...

[gasgas249uk]

A break isnt good at all. IRIS have always been at the cheap end of the market and they wear real bad but ive never had a break.I wouldnt dream of putting one on a bike that i used often. The dealer should do something about it to get your business again.

[Scorpa4banger]

Hi lads,

I have a gold DID 520 chain on my scorpa, seems to be a very good chain not the cheapest though

[hop blip and a jump]

I put an iris chain on a scorpa sy 250 a few years back, and after 1 practice and 1 easy trial it was finished!!! mega side to side movement!!

[HAM2]

This is a recurring topic, read THIS

[dabomb]

Lowbrow, on Mar 13 2009, 07:52 PM, said:

Ditto

ditto again.I`ve used iris without any problems.Now using Regina.Maybe the iris chain at the start of this topic was a cheaper version,prices vary.Dont Iris do a chain that costs more money?and didnt Dougie use Iris?

[B40RT]

jordi, on Mar 13 2009, 07:19 PM, said:

Sorry, but beg to differ. I have had Iris chains on all the GG Pro,s including latest Raga, never a problem with the chain lasting.

Use whatever chain you want. Personally if I read of recurring problems I try to avoid the potential problem.