Counting chain links

[acanz]

Im buying a new chain for the first time, so I have a question - do you count each link (like the outer and inner link) or just the outer links?

EDIT - Everyone I asked said to get an O or X ring chain, so whats the difference between the two and which is better? (im not going with a regular chain because alot of people told me they need more maintainence and strech easier)?

 

[JPIVEY]

X-Ring is about 50% lower friction and delivers 50% to 100% longer wear resistance.

X-Ring twists under pressure from the side plates reducing friction

X-Rings have 1.8 greater durability than conventional O-Rings.

I stoled all that from the D.I.D site, but I'll still keep using a good Non O ring over a O or X and maintainence is nothing

I've been using the ERT

 

[biglou]

Check out the "Poll: O-ring..." thread for info on the different types of chains. Not sure about counting the links, I've never done it! It will be in the neighborhood of 112-120 links, so if you come up with 200+ links counting both inner and outer, divide by 2! ;) For the record, I run a non o-ring chain, smothered in jaybird's extra spicy chain sauce. But I'm a track queen.

 

[junkjeeps]

Count the outers and multiply by 2.

 

[acanz]

Thanks for the help.

Do the end links (the ones with the holes at the end) and the connecting link (the one with the 2 pole-like things) count?

 

[Jaybird]

Just count all the rollers. (the master link, with the two pole thingys, fits into the first and last roller)
You will have an even number.

 

[acanz]

Thanks for the help.

Does 114 links sound about right for an 88 CR250 if anyone has one?

 

[Jaybird]

An 88 CR250 with a 14/51 gearing should need 116 link chain.
Best bet is to buy a 120 link chain and use a chain breaker to fit it up exactly like you need.
Buying a chain that has the exact amount of links can be a dissapointing event for folks, especially when they find they ordered one with too few links.

 

[acanz]

Thanks Jaybird.

I went to the dealer and ordered a new 116 link 520 o-ring chain (they said they didnt have a larger size in an o-ring chain) and 14 tooth front sprocket. They said its due in Friday, so with some luck Ill have it in time to ride this weekend.

 

[83MX80]

had to do it on my atv.... count the links either by 2 or 1x2. then the place you are ordering from will prolly want to know how many pins (pins that hold the links on). the # of pins should be double of what the # of links there is. hopes this helps ya.

 

[YZ165]

had to do it on my atv.... count the links either by 2 or 1x2. then the place you are ordering from will prolly want to know how many pins (pins that hold the links on). the # of pins should be double of what the # of links there is. hopes this helps ya.

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That won't help anyone. Stick with Jaybird, he KNOWS what he's talking about.