“DLC STANDS FOR DIAMOND-LIKE CARBON. IT’S JUST ABOUT THE TOUGHEST SURFACE FINISH ONE CAN APPLY TO METAL” Well, that was a disappointment.
Three years ago, I bought a chain. Nothing extraordinary about that considering I own three motorcycles.
What was extraordinary, however, was that I paid just over $500 for it — USD$401.18 plus the currency exchange, to be exact. That did include shipping but, even by the inflated price of modern motorcycle parts, it was a pretty hefty price tag.
The reason I spent that much money was a promise. By incorporating the very latest in state-of-the-art materials with premium chain technology, I was promised reduced maintenance, the bugaboo of all non-shaft drive motorcycles. Also implied, though not directly stated, was increased longevity.
Now seemingly forgotten, this was BMW’s…
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Motorcycle Mojo (Digital) - 1 Issue, November/December 2024