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pros/cons x-ring chain?

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Polar-Bus:

--- Quote from: don46 on August 28, 2007, 07:33:01 AM ---X-ring chains are great, there is very  little drag even when cold.
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Sorry I have to disagree. There is a HUGE amount of resistance when O-ring chains are cold as compared to roller versions. However once an O ir X ring chain warms up, the resistance is far less.

I have a Regina X ring on my 500 currently, and they are one TOUGH chain!
The only disadvantage to X ring chains that I have experienced over the years is the wider links will cause the "U" clip to drag along the rear swingarm chain guide buffer, which wears down the clip, possible causing the clip to break and pop off, and snap goes your chain! I ususally need to replace the "U" clip once a year....

Hillclimb#42:
 It seems to free-wheel as easy as ever when cold, Polar, and my u-clip always shows wear on typical o-ring chains too. I think that is debris in chain guide and around case saver on front-sprocket. I think the clip will last as long as the chain, as long as you're not pulling it apart all of the time. Just be sure not to bend it and put it on with the open end towards the back. It has to stay on longer than my chain will with no staking or clip. :-D

hughes:
Resistance is not an issue. Maybe a pro level rider like ricky c. #4 might be able to tell the diff. between chains but not us normal moto guys

BDI:
An O-ring chain might have more resistance but It keeps the same amount of resistance for much of It's life cycle.  A non O-ring chain has less resistance when Its new but as It whares out the resistance gets worse and worse. I would say about half way threw It's life cycle It has more resistance then any O-ring chain X or not. If you are a factory guy who gets a new chain every couple of races, go non O-ring. If you are a normal human and you want a chain that lasts with consistent performance for much of It's life, go O-ring

don46:
At one time we had a sponsorship with RK chain, The engineer tried his darndest to get me to use the x ring chain, he swore that the RK X ring chain did NOT have any more resistance than the standard, he couldn't convince me but none the less that was his claim. I did use one on a k5, I would say on the stand cold it turned over harder, after 5 min of riding I couldn't tell any difference.

Add a new twist, what do you use for chain lube? I use Maxima chain wax.

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