Different Chains P's & C's

[Jmoozy27]

Ive been seeing a lot of different chains for different prices and I would like to know the Pros & Cons of each type, standard, o-ring, x-ring. I will need to get one for my 200sx trike conversion and I don't want to waste money on something I don't need. Motor will be primarily stock with pretty basic gearing.

[86125m]

Standard chains are the cheapest however they do not last all that long. Oring chains are my favorite they last a long time in fact I changed the original o-ring chain on my86 125m about a year ago and haven't had to tighten it yet and are not to expensive id say you get he best bang for your buck with a good branded O-ring chain I would suggest a D.I.D chain. Ive never had an x-ring chain due to there price.

[Flyingw]

The thing to look out for when selecting a chain is the tensile strength. The higher the number, the harder the chain is and the longer it will last. I like to buy chains in the 8000-9000lb range. A cheap Chinese chain with a tensile strength of 5000-6000lb range is great on the pocketbook but they won't last very long. Oring chains do rob some power to some extent but if you ride in allot of sand or mud, stick to a non-oring chains.

[250rRoostmaster]

Standard = cheaper, easy to clean /// Don't last as long

O-ring = Lasts longer if cared for /// More expensive than standard, If they get real dirty they are a pain to get clean, fair amount wider than standard so case clearance can become as issue, robs slight HP as it's more drag

X-ring = Last as long or longer than O-ring if properly cared for, Less drag than O-ring but still more than standard, As narrow as a standard chain (Big winning factor for me, the 250r's have tight chain to case clearance!) /// Most expensive of the bunch,

I run a D.I.D X ring on my 250r and it's the best chain I've ever ran, has not stretched more than 1/4" if that. I run the cheaper Primary drive O-ring chains on my YZ and have never had a failure with those. I also ran one on my R for awhile without problems. Like W said, get one in the 8000-9000 tensile strength range and your good to go. Just keep up on maintenance and whatever you run will last a long time. Chains are one of those overlooked things at least in my experience.

[Jmoozy27]

Awesome, Thanks for the info fellas

[onformula1]

I like Regina non-O ring chains, they look good, last long and they are light and narrow, but I am bias because they sponsored me and I have a long and very good history with them.

I like this chain because it is strong & has a attractive price!

8,894 lb. Tensile Strength- $40 bucks!

http://www.bikebandit.com/aftermarke...FYeTfgodVyoAtQ

They may be cheaper elsewhere.

O-ring & X-ring chains are heavier, wider, a pain to install & rob some power, but it is much, much less than some think.

Their X-rings are $60 bucks

[350for350]

My .02: just stick with a name brand like DID or Regina. You'll be glad you did in the long run.

[Jmoozy27]

I have been using did for all my timing chains and have been satisfied so I will likely stick with them.

[Scootertrash]

DID user here, O-ring or X-ring. Standard chains on the regular 185/200. If I'm working on someone else' machine they get to pick......from DID.

[Jmoozy27]

I'm thinking of going standard, old school rules, I like keeping things simple. I'm not one to skip out on maintenance so I think I can take care of a drive chain. The one on my 125m hasn't been changed in 2 years. I just keep it lubed and it s good.

[onformula1]

My .02: just stick with a name brand like DID or Regina. You'll be glad you did in the long run.

JT Sprockets is a name brand.

http://www.jtsprockets.com/

But, IMHO Regina is my favorite.

[nd4speed]

DID used to be OEM on alot of stuff and I had an oring one last longer than anything else I have bought. I started buying regular ones. But yeah DID and and Regina dude. I tried Primary , it work but it stretched fairly quick..

[atc300r]

I use non-oring chain on all my trikes and quads.With proper maintanence they last along time. The one on my 85 250r is aleast 15 years old and its getting tired.Plus I like the less rotating mass.