x ring versus 0 ring chains

[marks]

I new to all this...

I had to replace the chain on the wr so I brought an x ring and as it seemed quite expensive I replaced the slightly worn rear sprocket and half worn front sprocket as well.

It occurred to me I could have just thrown an o ring on and leave the existing sprockets on to enable me to get all the life out of the sprockets and then replace the everything at the next change.

I got 80hrs out of the original x ring - is that good/normal/bad?

what do you guys do?


thanks

Mark

[Danger]

You did the right thing, replace all the parts at once with an RK X ring (I snapped a DID so I prefer RK, they seem to last better to me).
When your front sprocket starts showing wear replace that and you will get even longer life out of your components. I also replace the joining ling 3 x over the chain and sprockets life as that is the weakest link.
Never recorded the hours sorry. Only use WD40 or CRC on the chain.

[CookMySock]

Only use WD40 or CRC on the chain.

What about some of the spraycan waxes ?

TIA,
DB

[xwhatsit]

What about some of the spraycan waxes ?

TIA,
DB

Not for offroad. You should've seen the state of my regularly-waxed chain when I took my bike along a sandy beach -- covered in sandy grinding paste. Would've been better to run it dry with no lube.

[n0regret5]

80hrs, wow. thats not real long! i prefer the x-ring chains, they kinda seem quieter? not that you can tell over the sound of the pipes..:-D had an o-ring on my fxr150 and managed to snap it (WHAT? ON AN FXR150?! yes. i rode it pretty hard..:-D) and replaced it with an (expensive!!) x-ring and it lasted till my brother plowed into a hilux surf that pulled out in front of him last year, thats a good 3 years at least.

[CookMySock]

Not for offroad. You should've seen the state of my regularly-waxed chain when I took my bike along a sandy beach -- covered in sandy grinding paste. Would've been better to run it dry with no lube.

many thanks.

DB

[barty5]

i use standard EK oring and change once they show some wear i change it they are only costing me $57 which is super cheap

[rainman]

I just put an X on my cruiser as the O that was on there before was shagged. Replaced both sprockets too, wasn't too bad price-wise, $300 fitted. The bike is like a new one now - did I mention the old chain was shagged? No idea about the long term benefits of X vs O. I was sold on the $300 fitted, lasts longer, mumble, mumble, much better, V-twin, mumble, lumpy power delivery, trust me, much better choice. And the old chain was shagged, after all.

I fully expect to get many more than 80 bloody hours from it though. That's only about 6 weeks of commuting!

[Buddy L]

I fully expect to get many more than 80 bloody hours from it though. That's only about 6 weeks of commuting!

Just remember this is off road conditions, im looking at a new chain soon as the factor non o-ring is streched to buggery after 24 hours of riding.
And ill fit a new chain and sprockets for $290 fitted next time if you want.

[rainman]

That'll teach me for not checking the forum before leaping in to reply. As you were...

[4stroke]

i got a DID o ring its been on for about 100 hrs, buut i use a chin lube from BNT i thinnk its a moreys copy but it seems to work ok on my chain, have changed a few sprockets tho.

[homer]

Just remember this is off road conditions, im looking at a new chain soon as the factor non o-ring is streched to buggery after 24 hours of riding.
And ill fit a new chain and sprockets for $290 fitted next time if you want.

Youll waste you time with any chain if its got no o rings
no seal no lube its fucked before you even go anywhere

[barty5]

Just remember this is off road conditions, im looking at a new chain soon as the factor non o-ring is streched to buggery after 24 hours of riding.
And ill fit a new chain and sprockets for $290 fitted next time if you want.

shit you were lucky my factory DID non oring was streching bad after first ride about 4 hours worth threw it out when i got home

[B0000M]

it depends a lot on the bike you ride, for example a 450 4 stroke or 250 2 stroke will nail a chain much faster than a 250 4 or a 125 2, just due to the amount of torque going into the chain