which is the best chain for power to back wheel?

[Doom Crew]

yep, go x-ring they are awsome!

[huffdaddy70]

I've heard from several different reputable sources that O-ring chains are major power robbing. If you only ride tracks, definately stick with a good standard chain.

[TRXman86]

X-rings are a better way to go. lot better investment to help keep all the grit out and the oil/grease in. i need to get one also

[MotoMan]

Originally posted by huffdaddy70
I've heard from several different reputable sources that O-ring chains are major power robbing. If you only ride tracks, definately stick with a good standard chain.

They do rob a bit of HP, they take more power to turn due to the stiffness of the o-rings. HOWEVER, if you are fast enough to worry about that itty bitty bit of power loss, you probably are not paying for your chainwheels anyway and getting a new one every few weeks isn't a big deal. You would probably notice a bigger difference if you spent about a half hour in the restroom before riding if you get my drift.

I have ran o-ring chains for years, and I can honestly say that I can't notice a differance.

Just my .05.

[bigguns30]

when i ride my kx 250 for a few minutes with my did x ring chain, the chain warms up and runs as free as a standard chain.

[FFRacing11x]

Just re-read this entire thread. For those of you have not, it really is quite entertaining. Check it out!
Since this thread has been posted, I have come up on a chain "dyno". It is basically a 1/2 hp electric motor with sprockets and a disc brake and an ohm meter attached.
The disc is for putting a load on the chain till it gets up to operating temp.
What I found would surprise you.
On first start up, the non oring chain puts very little draw on the motor, while the oringer pulls a few ohms meaning it is "dragging" more than the non oringer. BUT!!!
Once the 2 chains came up to temperature, the non oring chain drew more and more resistance from the motor.
Ready for the surprise???
The warmer the oringer got, the LESS resistance it made!
SO, my conclussion was that once up to operating temp, the o-ringer had LESS drag than the non oring chain did.
NOW, just think if we were to add a little bacon grease to the equation......Tdub

[Keetoman393]

Originally posted by FFRacing11x
Just re-read this entire thread. For those of you have not, it really is quite entertaining. Check it out!
Since this thread has been posted, I have come up on a chain "dyno". It is basically a 1/2 hp electric motor with sprockets and a disc brake and an ohm meter attached.
The disc is for putting a load on the chain till it gets up to operating temp.
What I found would surprise you.
On first start up, the non oring chain puts very little draw on the motor, while the oringer pulls a few ohms meaning it is "dragging" more than the non oringer. BUT!!!
Once the 2 chains came up to temperature, the non oring chain drew more and more resistance from the motor.
Ready for the surprise???
The warmer the oringer got, the LESS resistance it made!
SO, my conclussion was that once up to operating temp, the o-ringer had LESS drag than the non oring chain did.
NOW, just think if we were to add a little bacon grease to the equation......Tdub

Cool, this just reinforces my belief! Yes it is harder to push the bike around when you first unload it but after a race or hard ride, it's free moving. Thanks for the test Tryce

[FFRacing11x]

No problem...now off to subway for a BLT!!!

[Satch0922]

Regina O-Ring on my bike and I have adjusted it once......since JUNE!!!!!!!!

WHo cares about drag! LOL However Tryce is exactly right....once "warmed up" the oring chain actually has less risistance because it remains lubricated internally where as the non oring SLINGS all the lube off and starts to run dry.

Hey..WHAT KIND OF MOTOR OIL DO YOU USE ????? LOL JUST KIDDING JUST KIDDING!!!!!!!!!!!

[Woody_393]

Awesome Tryce. Thanks for that info. Very enlightening.

[Aus_Rider_22]

I have only just read this thread.

After reading all 7 pages I am almost convinced that an O-ring chain is the go for me.
I currently have a "Izumi" chain. I am sick of having to adjust after every few rides. My $120 Talon sprocket looks new and has barely worn.

I went with a dearer sprocket and cheaper chain (dealer's advice!). But I am definetly considering O-Ring chain next. Now what sort?

What is the cheapest Gold O-Ring chain that someone has?

Thanks!

[MotoMan]

Wow Tryce...that is pretty interesting!

[Zak]

Xring!

[gonzo]

I use the DID ERT chain. No rings and I oil it once a ride. I adjust once and never again.

[DCox]

Heh. This thread was fun to go back and read again. Whatever happened to ol' Paul Reed? His tangents on honey pots and bacon grease used to be very entertaining.

However, I could never quite nail down exactly where his lines for reality ended and science-fiction began . . . .

T-Dub, your chain observations are very interesting. Have you by any chance run an x-ring, or would that by default of design simply fall under the o-ring category?

[OlSchoolFool393]

Gonzo Congrates on Your return to 2 strokin , But I haven't had very good success with the DID ERT? Don't Know why But the renthall gold seemed to be a pretty good chain only stretched once But I,m going today to Buy new chain and sprockets for My RM 250 and this time it will be an O-ring and in a few months I'll have a report on wear and tomorrow after I race I'll return with a power loss or not report for You Guys and Ga'lls ?
Don W.#8

[FFRacing11x]

I have never done the test with an Xring...I would assume that it would be even better than the standard oringer though. Tdub

[quadfather03]

ert is the best i have never adjusted the one on my kx125 and the racer i bought it off of said i never would have to and they are only around 56.00. They are cut to length so you will need some tools.

[Dirtbikindad393]

I use an oring chain haven't had any problems. It actually wears really nice too considering how much I am riding and racing.

[triplestitch461]

I've got a really loose o-ring chain, to make up for suspension, seems to work good with torque.

*_RM80 all the way_*