chain question

[96yamahawarrior]

so my i want to change my chain, i want to know the differences in chains, what does x ring and o ring mean and witch one should i get?

 

[YAMAHAULER]

o ring is less maintenance last longer than non-o ring
and X ring is a little better than o ring by means of keeping the lubrication in longer and lubing better

 

[96yamahawarrior]

ok thanks man!

 

[duneracerweston]

get a x ring, its less maintenance and is less friction on the motor

 

[96yamahawarrior]

Ok thanks man

 

[Mathius]

Actually the DID t-ring chain is the best for longevity.. (if you wanna drop that kind of money)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DID-NARROW-...6150&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

 

[YAMAHAULER]

how many different rings do they have for chains?
and explain each cause I've heard of o-ring,x-ring,non o-ring but not t-ring?

 

[Mathius]

how many different rings do they have for chains?
and explain each cause I've heard of o-ring,x-ring,non o-ring but not t-ring?

A t-ring is an x-ring chain.. It's just a fancy one.. lol

The only real difference between o-ring chains, and x-ring chains is the seal. On an o-ring the seal is round, on an x-ring it's shaped like an x.. (The seal is still round. But like if you were to cut it in half, and look at the cut away it would be an x, or an o, some are even square)
The x supposedly seals better. But I dunno..
It's all a bunch of hoopla to me.. lol

And of course non o-ring chains have no contained lubrication, and are open to dirt, and moisture.. They don't last very long, and create a lot of drag on your sprockets.

 

[YAMAHAULER]

maybe they should make a STAR ring lmfao!!!
that will really be good hey? JK

 

[Mathius]

Well IMO, I would think the the square ring would seal the best?? It wouldn't roll or flex..

 

[YAMAHAULER]

an Octagon-ring
Sorry I'm just having some fun with this I spent to much time in the sun today lol

 

[Mathius]

an Octagon-ring
Sorry I'm just having some fun with this I spent to much time in the sun today lol

Lol.. I hear ya man. It's finally raining here after a 2 week heat wave.
But I think the seal shape is kind of a pointless gimmick, I don't see point if messing with the seals.
The design of the chain itself is what makes the most difference..

 

[YAMAHAULER]

Just a thought that popped into my head just now would it be possible to do belt drive wouldn't that be less friction and no maintenance except tightening. Yay Nay???

 

[88WarriorBoy]

lol then you will have a Polaris lmao

 

[Mathius]

lol then you will have a Polaris lmao

My 96 Scrambler 400, has 3 chains on it.. The drive belt is a pain in the arse too.

And to answer the question, I believe the possibility of slippage chases most people away from belts.. Plus they really don't last very long.

 

[YAMAHAULER]

what about a chain designed like a timing chain???

 

[88WarriorBoy]

well timing chains are getting lubricated everytime they go around so i don't think it would make a difference

 

[akaguppy]

i never knew about the shape of the ring, that is interesting.

 

[Mathius]

Here I found this cut away photo.. I thought I would share it with you guys..

 

[YAMAHAULER]

OK so it's still a o-ring but the shape of the rubber is a t or x shape now it all makes sense I was thinking a little different if I could draw on my screen I would show you what I was thinking or maybe you already know lol