Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Original
Chain performance or lack thereof!!!
KXer:
Not sure about the rubbing issue but I highly reccomend a DID 520 X-Ring and sunstar steel sprockets.
and I 2nd the post that said an o-ring or and X-ring is BETTER in the sand than a traditional, I ride most of the time in sand dunes and have gone through sprockets but my chain is in tack, and doesn't stretch near as bas as a stocker.
Kawasakinut:
kxer if you are using a worn chain with new sprockets no wonder you are going through spockets. ft sprocket-rear sprocket and chain should all be changed as a set. i would inspect that chain closer you are sure to find some discrepencies.
KXer:
I agree and disagree with you KXnut. If I were to replace an entire gear set say once a season sure, all should be changed with wear.
But I change my gearing almost as much as I change my chonies LoL. I will adjust the chain accordingly of course, but I have never found it necessary to buy a new chain with every new sprocket set.
I am a bit of a maintenace freak, and I am fully aware of the condition my chain is in, I usually replace parts before it is necessary so I have spares in an emergency.
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KXcam22:
I also don't change as a set, at least as a rule. Last year my CS was looking a bit worn so I replaced only it. Chain and rear looked good. Also may depend on the material. An OEM aluminum rear sprocket will wear much faster than a good quality chain. Heck I just put the ancient but high quality chain from my KX on my new CRF since it measures out better. Thats a 12 year only chain on new OEM aluminum sprocket. Plan to get one or maybe two more seasons out of it. Then I will likely replace the whole set with a new X-ring. Cam.
Jeeks:
The R-K x-ring chain is nearly indestructable. I find it pairs nicely with my Renthal sprockets with minimum wear or adjustments. Albeit, it's on a 250 but it's the strongest chain I have come across.
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