01zx12r
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posted March 12, 2003 05:13 PM
Chain Time?
Im putting on a 6 over arm and wondering what I should do for a chain?..I dont mind buying a new one at all but am curious about the o-ring chain verses non-oring..Anyone have any input? Where and what and how much..lol...Thanks, Chris
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moonzx12
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posted March 12, 2003 08:18 PM
if you ride in the street you should use an o-ring get 140 links and cut it
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01zx12r
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posted March 12, 2003 08:53 PM
This bike will no longer be on the street. Thats why im checking on options.
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RedBull
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posted March 12, 2003 09:29 PM
A heavy duty non O ring chain uses less horse power...
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wannabe
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posted March 12, 2003 09:41 PM
 Edited By: wannabe on 12 Mar 2003 21:42
OK, please excuse my ignorance, but what is the purpose of the o-rings in the chains anyway? Are you saying that they create more friction than the non-o-ring chains, or are they just heavier?
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MadMike
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posted March 13, 2003 06:15 AM
they create more friction.
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kawachan
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posted March 13, 2003 07:24 AM
O rings keep out dirt and other debris that you would run into riding it on the street daily. A non O riing chain will require more maintenance though. Lots of cleaning and oiled constantly to keep a non O ring in tip top shape.
Might be that extra lil bit that gives you the number you are wanting.
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kawachan
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posted March 13, 2003 07:28 AM
BTW, I bought a DID......
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kcadby
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posted March 13, 2003 10:09 AM
O-rings keep the RAIN/wash water out also 
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zrxdean
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posted March 13, 2003 10:16 AM
Oring chains are also quite a bit more expensive, if that means anything to you. I have a RK530DR non-oring chain - the DR stands for 'drag race' -it's very heavy duty and requires a lot less adjusting than the DID non-oring I had before. That one kinked up in 3 months. I think I paid $100 for 130 links, just enough for 64" at 17/48.
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moonzx12
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posted March 13, 2003 10:51 AM
i use the tsubaki 530HQR non oring or the chain Dean Suggested but no street use means non oring for me
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01zx12r
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posted March 13, 2003 03:04 PM
Thanks for the input guys 
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