zerotahero
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posted March 05, 2009 10:27 PM
chain?
anyone ever broke a chain on there 14?
  
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blackbullet76
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posted March 05, 2009 10:33 PM
I haven't yet, never heard of it either.
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WindSwordNinja
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posted March 06, 2009 08:43 AM
How often should you replace your chain?
Also I've read that the stock chains have O-rings.
What is the purpose of them?
Which aftermarket chain do you like?
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Shane661
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posted March 06, 2009 08:45 AM
The O-rings seal in the grease, extending chain life and lubrication intervals substantially.
I have a DRZ-2 chain with no o-rings...but that's because my bike is 98% for racing.
Shane
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Zone Head
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posted March 06, 2009 08:51 AM
O-ring X-ring No ring, chain wax no wax wd-40 or oil.. I have yet to read two articals that have the same opinion..
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Flies pulled, 16-42, BMC street, 8" extensions, drag shock, cut pan, Cycle Concepts Drag Pack and springs, muzzy m14 w/ oval can, lowered, Shinco usoft rear, pcv with autotune, leightweight Shori 18ah battery, throttle meister. 500lbs at bandimeres scales with half tank of juice.
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Shane661
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posted March 06, 2009 08:57 AM
 Edited By: Shane661 on 6 Mar 2009 16:59
There is no question that a non o-ring chain will wear rapidly if you lubricate it at the same intervals as an o-ring model.
Non o-ring chains are a very poor choice for the street. O-ring chains have the rollers permanently lubricated via the sealed in grease.
Non O-ring chains are naturally dry as a bone.
Shane
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Zone Head
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posted March 06, 2009 09:22 AM
Yes I am aware of that, But some may say a non sealed chain is the way to go if you want to free up a bit of power from the o ring friction. And "permanently lubricated" Well thats kinda true...
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08 ZX14, 2010 Persimmon Red bodywork.
Flies pulled, 16-42, BMC street, 8" extensions, drag shock, cut pan, Cycle Concepts Drag Pack and springs, muzzy m14 w/ oval can, lowered, Shinco usoft rear, pcv with autotune, leightweight Shori 18ah battery, throttle meister. 500lbs at bandimeres scales with half tank of juice.
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Shane661
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posted March 06, 2009 09:30 AM
I am running non o-ring for the supposed loss of friction, as you mention, and the tremendous strength of the chain (DRZ-2).
Keeping the chain clean and lubricated is very intensive, however.
Shane
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TooHype
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posted March 07, 2009 03:41 AM
quote:
How often should you replace your chain?
Also I've read that the stock chains have O-rings.
What is the purpose of them?
Which aftermarket chain do you like?
EK ZZZ 530, 150 Link
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Newf14
Zone Head
2007 ZX1400
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posted March 07, 2009 04:06 AM
I have 21000km on my stock chain and it is still in great shape. I found that it stretched the most during the break in and up to 1500-2000 km.
Newf14
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BobC
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posted March 07, 2009 06:04 AM
Shane or anyone else, I've been thinking about no-ring chain for top speed runs, do you have any data on how much power DRZ-2 saves compared to O'ring chain at say 180-200mph ?
thanks.
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NinjaNick
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posted March 07, 2009 06:20 AM
DID ZVM2
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