dnchevyman
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oldfrt613 said:Chain streching is more a function of chain quality, not seal design. O-ring chain will last longer with less maintenance - keeps the dirt out of bushings. X-ring has the same advantage with less "drag" on bushings. Non-o-ring chain will last as long if your are dilligent about cleaning and lubing. The advantage of a non-O-ring chain is it weighs less and has less resistance in the bushings. So, if you are a little lazy about cleaning and oiling your chain, the O-ring or X-ring chain is the way to go ( especially in the sand ). If weight and power loss are your biggest concern, and you are willing to take good care of the chain, the non-O-ring chain is the way to go. For most people, the extra money for the O-ring is worth it.
oldfrt613 said:Chain streching is more a function of chain quality, not seal design. O-ring chain will last longer with less maintenance - keeps the dirt out of bushings. X-ring has the same advantage with less "drag" on bushings. Non-o-ring chain will last as long if your are dilligent about cleaning and lubing. The advantage of a non-O-ring chain is it weighs less and has less resistance in the bushings. So, if you are a little lazy about cleaning and oiling your chain, the O-ring or X-ring chain is the way to go ( especially in the sand ). If weight and power loss are your biggest concern, and you are willing to take good care of the chain, the non-O-ring chain is the way to go. For most people, the extra money for the O-ring is worth it.
Someone said:So you're saying I didn't take care of my stock chain? I brushed that thing clean after every ride and lubed it, only to constantly have to adjust it until my sprockets were trash.
Maybe I brushed too much? I dunno, I do the same with my xring and it's treated the bike and me much better.
note to self: never buy a used bike from oldfrt613... ;)oldfrt613 said:save the oem chain for when you sell the bike!
And it touches on the issue that plauges the majority of the riders who experience problems with their chains and sprockets not lasting.Then I rotate the swing arm and verify there are no tight spot in the range of motion...
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