Good Deal, or Pass?

[Braaaptor]

I've finally worn my Blaster's chain out. Since Im out of adjustment room, its time to replace it (and the sprockets of course) with something of good quality.

Think this is a deal? Or should I go for something else? I don't want a no-name eBay chain kit which may or may not break at some point

http://m.ebay.com/itm/201015891398?nav=SEARCH

 

[Herpderplol]

DID is a good brand. But the x-ring chain does not have the o-rings

I think o-ring chains are better, maybe dont wear out as fast idk

 

[DUALSTROKE]

X-ring chains are supposed to be better than an o-ring chains. I don't notice any difference between the two. Only thing that link doesn't say is the tensile strength of the chain. That's what I pay attention to the most when shopping for a chain.

 

[Braaaptor]

Ok, looks like I'll research it more. I need a ring'd chain for my type of riding. I don't race all-out, so I'll gladly trade a little extra friction for better chain life. What is the minimum tensile strength chain I should get? My engine is probably pushing 30hp and I ride hard much of the time

 

[DUALSTROKE]

Some of the lower tensile strength chains are around 6600. I like to use around 7500 or higher.

 

[Awk08]

i don't run o-ring chains, i've worn them out just as quick as non o-rings, so why waste the money ?
and they rob power.

here's what i run now, only had to adjust it twice all last season, seems to be great quality....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/JT-Sprocket...Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item2a33060713

definately bypass the colored, cheap, ebay chains, they claim high tensile....NOT !
i've snapped a few of them, both o-ring and non, one only made it 200 yards from my garage.

 

[79 bronco]

Dont wast your money on X-Rings or O-Rings, they rob power, and dont last much longer then a good high strength chain.

 

[kevinsranger]

o'ring and x ring seals not only keep the dirt out...yea right, they keep the lube from getting into the pins. get a non sealed chain, keep it clean and lubed

 

[Awk08]

Dont wast your money on X-Rings or O-Rings, they rob power, and dont last much longer then a good high strength chain.

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[Blaaster]

A properly adjusted and well lubricated good quality non O ring chain will last nearly as long as an X or O ringed chain, and save you cash in the long run.

 

[Braaaptor]

See, that's why I ask here before ordering! Awk, I like that link, and the price is right. I try to service my chain after every ride anyways, so I think I'll give a non-O ring a try! As long as the quality is good (that one seems to be), I doubt I'll have problems. I have an O-ring chain on my Blaster now and not only is it worn-out, but some of the O rings have fallen off.

I just figured you needed the O rings to keep debris out, but I hadn't thought of the pin-lube issues that causes. Makes sense.

 

[Larry's Shee]

O ring chain must be better. I only had to remove two links to adjust the original chain on the warrior
JK, way overdue for new set. Supposedly the pins are lifetime lubed?
Never had a problem before the advent of ringed chains, hhhmm, ya I'm old