Description
RK's GXW series are the top of the line Superbike and Roadracing chains, offering the best in high-speed and extreme heat performance. The high-tech XW-Ring seal is made from advanced Nitrile Butadiene composite and features three contact lips and two convex inner/outer stabilizers. This means three lubrication pools to protect...
RK 525 GXW Premium XW-Ring Chain Item # 188599
Description
RK's GXW series are the top of the line Superbike and Roadracing chains, offering the best in high-speed and extreme heat performance. The high-tech XW-Ring seal is made from advanced Nitrile Butadiene composite and features three contact lips and two convex inner/outer stabilizers. This means three lubrication pools to protect against high-speed abrasion, heat build-up, torsional flex and the loss of lubricant under extreme conditions.
GXW chain seals are compression and distortion resistant to provide the ultimate in rotating efficiency. As a result, GXW chains provide the user with up to 10 times longer wearlife compared to standard chains.
h4>Features:- Advanced design XW-ring provides better sealing to extend wear life up to 100 percent
- XW-ring chains are the best high-speed, extreme heat performance chains available today
- 525 GXW and GB 525 GXW - For street bikes up to 1100cc and dirt bikes up to 800cc
Part Numbers for RK 525 GXW Premium XW-Ring Chain
Reviews
Rated 5 out of
5
by
TehWofl from
It's a chain
After 30k km on the OEM chain, it was time for a replacement. BMW wanted $320 for it, which led me to look for alternatives.
Enter the RK GXW chain. It comes in a multitude of colours (only two of which are offered here) and in the common pitch lengths for modern bikes.
The chain comes packaged in RK's grease and includes a rivet master link and grease packet. Installation is straightforward - a YouTube video and a chain tool (I highly recommend the Motion Pro PBR tool) are all you really need. Make sure to replace your front and rear sprockets at the same time to help maximize chain life.
As for the performance and longevity of the chain, I can't really speak to that at this time, but it seems to perform at least as good as the OEM chain.
** At the time of this review, Fort Nine shows a black chain for the "natural" colour option. It's actually your typical grey/silver chain.
Date published: 2017-08-10
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Yamahaha from
Love the gold, not too shiny!
My original chain seemed to have some frozen links, plus 27 thousand klicks, figured it was time. Looked at many choices, this seemed to be perfect for my 650 V-Strom. I needed 116 links, but 120 was available, no problem just removed 4 links. Not a problem if you have chainbreaker tool.
The new chain is much beefier than OE one, which inspires confidence.
Cheers, enjoy the ride:)
Date published: 2021-09-17
Rated 5 out of
5
by
RattleCanRonnie from
Nice quality
1000km in and super smooth!
Stock replacement for my bike. Riveted on and looks factory fresh!
Amazing what difference a new chain and sprockets make on a bike
Make sure you have chain break/rivet tool
Otherwise opt for the clip style master link
...And FortNine is top notch as always! Free and fast shipping
Highly recommended
Date published: 2022-10-31
Rated 5 out of
5
by
SteveKawa from
Great quality
Fast shipping and famous RK quality.
Happy with the purchase.
Date published: 2022-05-17
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Gizzmo from
RK 525 Chain
I've used these chains before and know they will last as long as any OEM chain.
Date published: 2022-01-10
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Rixter17 from
As expected
Great fit, great quality. Excellent replacement from my stock chain. Love the gold
Date published: 2019-01-16
Rated 5 out of
5
by
604monk from
Quick and easy to use website
my delivery arrived faster than expected, I purchased a chain for my f800gs and it was a good price comparing to my local shops.
Date published: 2017-12-12
Rated 5 out of
5
by
sypsryu from
Awesome Chain
I got this and installed it myself. I recommend finding out the actually number of links required before purchasing. This will help out as you wouldn't need to cut it to size. I have the tool to break and install the chain, so it was a bit easier for me. Overall, great chain, very quiet and very nice looking gold.
Date published: 2016-05-31