Chains whats the difference

[Antec1200X]

what are the difference of "o"ring and none "o"ring.
well i know the difference but why pay more for the "o"ring type?does the "o"rings do anything that the non oring type doesnt?

 

[sheeblast]

o-ring chains are to deisgned to keep mud and water out of the chain so they can last longer.

 

[Antec1200X]

oh so it is worth the extra few bucks to buy a oring type chain.thats good to know

 

[sheeblast]

i normally get the x-ring chains myself.

 

[myusername]

i think i saw dyno graphs where i think oring chains took away quite a bit of wheel hp away over a standard chain. so i think if your a hard core racer, a standard chain might be the way to go. if not, go with an o ring chain for longevity

 

[sheeblast]

that is true, o-ring chains do take away power, all drag racers will use standard chain, but if you are a trail rider, get the o-ring.
but another thing is the brand, some brands are better than others.
i personally like D.I.D chains. like this one
DID 520 ATV X-Ring Gold Chain 118 Links 520x118 XRING - eBay (item 230533751594 end time Dec-02-10 08:24:10 PST)

 

[brandoz28]

it probably comes out a wash really. the o-ring chain will last longer but costs more. the standard one will need to be watched a little closer

 

[myusername]

you dont need the most expensive chain for your 17hp blaster. thats all there is too it. i dont think the dinky amt of power these things put out will really hurt a standard chain very quick, let alone an o ring or x ring chain

 

[Antec1200X]

do you guys oil your chains?if so what type of oil do u use?

 

[myusername]

any chain lube will work. if its an o ring or x ring chain, just make sure what you buy will be safe for that type of chain.

 

[brandoz28]

if you don't oil your chain, don't expect it to last real long

 

[Blasterdude27]

My $25 primary drive chain has held up very well all season...... and will probably last 2 more.

 

[Antec1200X]

i used 90w for a bit not sure if thats the right type.lol

 

[Braaaptor]

I use a product made by Amsoil called MP-HD. Its a tacky, metal-protecting spray that seems to do the job well and doesn't attract dirt and grit. 90W should work fine, but just remember that oil attracts dirt and that a regular oil will tend to sling off as the chain runs and may make a mess. Special chain lubes tend to 'hang on' better and create less mess while doing the same job.

 

[myusername]

i use this stuff i get from the honda dealership that all the can says is chain lube with white graphite. safe for o ring chains

 

[sheeblast]

i oil the change before i ride with the foamy sh*t. but after i wash it, i always put motor oil on it while it sits in the barn. or spray it with wd40. that way it helps get out water.

 

[blasterdad]

This is what I use.

 

[Whitty21]

This is what I use.

haha same, lol, use it for my say and my bike

 

[blasterdad]

haha same, lol, use it for my say and my bike

I got the whole gallon at a garage sale for .75 cents, lol, never been opened!

 

[4cfed]

sooooooo astro glide isnt agood lube for a chain?