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06-15-2006, 09:16 PM
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Just wondering how many of you guys are running O ring Chains on your street classics. think they are needed or not?
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06-15-2006, 09:21 PM
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I only know of one brand of O-Ring chain in 420 pitch, and it's freaking expensive. As I'm racing, I'm opting for the lightest chain I can, and just planning on replacing it more often.
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06-15-2006, 09:23 PM
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No, I don't know anyone who runs O-rings in the dirt.
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06-15-2006, 09:33 PM
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DID makes a o ring. the DID420 v seen them as low as 45.00
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06-15-2006, 09:46 PM
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Just keep it lubed, no need to lose performance from a heavier chain and the absorption of shock from the o-rings. Good 420 chain with good maintenance lasts a very long time at the power levels of these bikes anyway. Essentially I vote for non O-ring. |
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06-15-2006, 09:51 PM
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what about for street bikes that run at 50mph + for as many as 50 miles? I know the o rings are ment to hold the wax in the links of the chain. I just think that a non o ring would be bad for long high speed runs. | |
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06-16-2006, 05:38 AM
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Who needs it? I rank Regina chains no. 1 if you don't mind spending the bucks.
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06-16-2006, 07:17 AM
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I have been running my TTR with a DID420 gold non 0-ring for about a month now, wide open 15-20 miles a day. And it has been holding up great. Use Silkolene Pro Chain on it and you would be fine.
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06-16-2006, 07:31 AM
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maybe not necessary... but neither is a radial mount Brembo...  hehe.I say get the O-Ring and not have to be concerned with it. ~E |
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06-16-2006, 09:10 AM
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I already have been running the DID420V o ring chan im just seeing what others opinions are on them. | |
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06-16-2006, 09:22 AM
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I would not personally run an o-ring chain on a 50. Yes they last longer but thier rolling resitance is why I wouldn't do it. These motors put out very little HP so every little bit matters. I haven't seen a 420 o-ring but I know you can feel the difference on the 520 o-rings. Just by spinning the back wheel when it is off the ground. The o-ring chains have sealed greese in the links but you still have to lube them for the outer links. But in all my years of riding I have never had to replace a O-ring chain they last forever. So everything is a trade off. |
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06-16-2006, 10:18 AM
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