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Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Original => Topic started by: stock500 on October 29, 2007, 01:37:02 PM

Title: X-ring VS. O-ring chain
Post by: stock500 on October 29, 2007, 01:37:02 PM

I just bought an 04 Kx500, and the chain and sprockets need to be replaced.  I have been looking at kits and I keep seeing x-ring chain.  What is the differance between an X-ring chain and an O-ring chain.  I know the O-ring will work on my bike, but will an X-ring?  I know nothing about the X-ring.  Any input would be helpful.

Title: Re: X-ring VS. O-ring chain
Post by: fullbore55 on October 29, 2007, 03:45:04 PM

I just purchased an X-ring chain with sprockets for my KX500.  I never heard of an X-ring chain, myself, until I looked into these premium chains.  The X-ring is an improvement over the O-ring in that the seal is better.  If you take a standard O-ring and slice it, the profile looks like an "O".  The new X-ring, is a special O-ring in that its profile looks like an "X".  This gives a double surface to seal.  Kinda like the double and triple edge wiper technology.

Title: Re: X-ring VS. O-ring chain
Post by: MadKaw on October 30, 2007, 02:59:45 AM

it will work on your bike fine. the x-ring is in the link the same place the o-ring is, its just supposed to keep the inner lubrication between the pins and the link in plac e a little better

Title: Re: X-ring VS. O-ring chain
Post by: stock500 on October 30, 2007, 03:26:43 AM

Thanks for the information!!

Title: Re: X-ring VS. O-ring chain
Post by: FactoryPhil on October 30, 2007, 01:35:39 PM

I just bought one of D.I.D.'s new T-ring chains. It is supposed to have all the benefits of O and X ring chains but as narrow as a standard non sealed chain. This can sometimes be an issue as some of the wider O-ring chains can rub the case on the inside of the drive sprocket.

http://www.didchain.com/offroad.htm

Title: Re: X-ring VS. O-ring chain
Post by: kx666 on November 01, 2007, 05:49:47 PM

x-ring chains work great if you are worried about service life...

i have always like the renthal non o-ring chain  :wink:

Title: Re: X-ring VS. O-ring chain
Post by: Johnniespeed on November 06, 2007, 08:39:44 AM

  My 04 KX 500 has had a DID Xring chain on it from day one. The new original chain ended up on a friends IT200.  As stated earlier, the x-ring is simply an improved o-ring. It does not hit the case or interfere in any way.  If I were racing, I would use a non o-ring chain for the reduced weight and reduced flex friction. But I am a trail rider who hates to adjust my chain.  I replaced the x-ring chain this year after putting over three hundred gallons of riding time on the first chain.  John