Chain to O ring or to not?
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well none oring chain doesnt last as long as an oring chain but ive heard very good things about the xring chains i would personally get a xring chain
I would either get non o ring or o ring chain...O ring chain lasts longer but you have to keep it properly lubed up. Non o ring chain you can kinda beat up and just throw away and replace when it gets worn.
x ring you have to have a special master link so if you loose it or brake it its kinda pain to get a new one.
x ring you have to have a special master link so if you loose it or brake it its kinda pain to get a new one.
i like a non o ring chain, just because of way too much drag on a o ring chain.
try pushing 2 blastys in neutral, one witha non, and one with a o ring, see which one is easier to push
try pushing 2 blastys in neutral, one witha non, and one with a o ring, see which one is easier to push
I would go Non o ring. The o-rings are less maintence short term, but over time the rings will rot off and cause the chain to tense up unless you grease it defeating the purpose IMO. The o-ring purpose is to keep the factory sealed grease in. My stock chain had hardly any rings left on it and it's a garage kept 2000. O-rings will also create slightly more drag from the press fit. So the benefits of non, less drag and lighter it will last long as long as your on top of the greasing.
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So this is totally off subject but im new and my dumbace couldnt figure out how to just post a question, but anyway i just got an 02 blaster and its leaking oil from the cylinder gasket, between the head and the casing, how big a job is it gonna be to replace it?
Lol you should re post in the engine section. Thats really pretty easy. Remove the gas tank and the cylinder will slide right through the frame without engine removal needed. You dont even need a ring compressor because the sleeve is tapered.
hmm.. good thread.. this would explain why my buddys warrior rolls around so nicely sicne you push it more than ride and and my lil blaster feels like the brakes are dragging when you push it!! fkn chain!
hahahahaha soo true! i'm always haulin my buddy around on his warrior, gotta push start the dang thing.
ahhh i love it when non-educated people give mechanical advice.
you have to be retarded to use anything but o-ring or x-ring chains when in the dirt. its a safety issue more than anything else. do your research on the differences before you make a decision based on the opinions of shade tree mechanics.
if rollng resistance of your ATV concerns you, get your fat ass on a treadmill because one pound of bodyfat will give that blaster more resistance than the rings on a chain.
you have to be retarded to use anything but o-ring or x-ring chains when in the dirt. its a safety issue more than anything else. do your research on the differences before you make a decision based on the opinions of shade tree mechanics.
if rollng resistance of your ATV concerns you, get your fat ass on a treadmill because one pound of bodyfat will give that blaster more resistance than the rings on a chain.
hmmm...so your saying sence my o-rings are rotting off my chain my blasty isnt safe to ride anymore? im guessing thats because dirt could possably get in the links and bind it up or something... it sounds a lil extreme to me but thats mho..
I wouldnt say unsafe but I would replace it. Without the rings dirt would wear out the rollers a lot quicker. But usually this is only a big issue in sand, and your chain is going to slap around more. Just check to make sure all the links bend freely and dont stick in any position. A hole in the case is going to be more than a chain unless you got a case saver.
I agree %100 with vahalla.
but it also depends on how well you take care of your machine and keep up on your maintenance..if your gonna buy a chain and think your gonna run it for years ,lol, then get an x or o ring chain, but if your like me and change sprokets and chains (in sets) atleast a few times a season then go with non o ring and save a few bucks, youll be changing it before it gets un safe anyways.
ive always used non o ring on all my toys and i keep em coated with a non
sticky teflon spray to keep the dirt off it. seems to work good for me. I think i paid 15 bucks for my last chain and bought two of em, they will get the blaster through one season.
just my personal pref.
but it also depends on how well you take care of your machine and keep up on your maintenance..if your gonna buy a chain and think your gonna run it for years ,lol, then get an x or o ring chain, but if your like me and change sprokets and chains (in sets) atleast a few times a season then go with non o ring and save a few bucks, youll be changing it before it gets un safe anyways.
ive always used non o ring on all my toys and i keep em coated with a non
sticky teflon spray to keep the dirt off it. seems to work good for me. I think i paid 15 bucks for my last chain and bought two of em, they will get the blaster through one season.
just my personal pref.
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