Non O-ring chain?

[awa355]

Discovered after about three months, that the GB has a non O ring chain fitted. Dont know how long it has been on but the sprockets are still good, in the 5,000ks' I have done, have only had to adjust the chain a few times, its not anywhere near worn. I clean and lube it regularly.

Has anyone else struck this?

[Paul in NZ]

and the problem is???

Some bikes dont have enough clearance to run the wider O ring chains, just lube and replace more often ;-)

[tri boy]

As Paul says, lube/inspect often.
The GB will be kind to non O-ring chain, as the HP isn't huge.
Just fitted a DID heavy duty non o-ring to kanny's KLE500 this arvo.
Correct chain slack, (always check slack with rider weight on the bike),
and good sprockets are the key

[awa355]

and the problem is???

Some bikes dont have enough clearance to run the wider O ring chains, just lube and replace more often ;-)

There's no problem. The manual mentions an o ring chain so someones done a cheap replacement at some time. Both this '87 manual and the one for my 2008 bike states to clean and then wipe the chain with S.A.E 80-90 gear oil. I wonder if anyone uses this method of lubing the chain.

[Teflon]

A non o ring chain can out last a o-ring chain with the same tensile strength. keep the chain lubed and clean