O-Ring CHains...worth it?

[Mr_RPM]

Boils down to how easy the chain spins around the sprocket...O-ring chains are stiffer that way, but on a bigger machine that fact is negligible!

exactly, its easier to spin a non o-ring chain. O-ring chains are a bit stiffer, but even with the 8HP of my 110 (thats my guess on hp) its hard to tell. basically get the o-ring chain unless your on a budget or your trying to squeeze every bit of speed out of your machine.

[200XMichigan]

You gotta figure shaft drive only has a 3% power loss compared to a chain so an o-ring chain vs regular chain the power loss should be unnoticeable. Sure if you race a fraction of a percent will make a difference but for everyone else there is basically no real power loss in an o-ring chain.

[Frankencelery]

I know I've replaced chains and had the machine be faster afterwards! That happened on my KLT110!

[Mr_RPM]

probably because the old chain was so warn it made it all stiff, but new for new i doubt a big difference will be noticed. but maybe, i didnt on my 110 atleast.

[Frankencelery]

Yeah, I agree. I'm sure it was becuase my old chain was rusty and stiff.

Funny, I think I take pretty good care of my trikes, but chain maintenance has obviously been a total blind spot! I just never think of it...