sheerider11 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 What chains are the xc and dine guys running? I deal with mud and sand and snow and dirt. I had a Regina chain that has lasted a while and worked well. But I don't want to pay 150 again for a chain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennett131 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 I've always had good luck with the d.i.d. x ring chains, some may say otherwise but mine never really stretched too bad. When I put my heap back together I will probably run another one, just my .02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennett131 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Always ran them on my motocross bikes as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willaduncan Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 (edited) D.i.d. or EK x-ring chains with JT hardened steel front and rear sprockets EK is my favorite chain to run Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited October 19, 2015 by willaduncan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil Doobie420 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 ek also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayzx10r Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 I used a Regina a long time ago and wasn't happy with it's longevity.I've had good results with RK. They've been my "go to" chain for a long time. $92 shipped: http://www.ebay.com/itm/RK-GB520EXW-120-LINK-GOLD-OFFROAD-AND-QUAD-EXW-XW-RING-CHAIN-/141737756680?hash=item21003a8808:g:AxkAAOSwPcVVwk1a&vxp=mtr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECshee Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 2 CHAINZZZZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheerider11 Posted October 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 I had bad luck with an rk and Renthal chain. Never ran did or ek. I liked my Regina. It lasted 2 season with minimal adjustment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strm Trpr Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 EK X-Ring from FAST. $89 8700# tensile strength. I have a stock length x-ring that I used one weekend on my stock length swingarm before going to +2" $40 shipped if you want it. You'll need a new master link though. Get it from Jeff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camatv Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 all chain manu's have differnt styles of chain there are budget 520's and high end high bucko 520's the only way to know is the read your tensile strength numbers you need at LEAST a 7900 lbs chain on a stocker if you want it to live. i usually run the rk mxz3 and 4 and those have worked great i think they are a 8900- 9300? chain BUT they are not o-ring chain. i race dunes. just put a zzz on my hybrid and its doing good its a high strength chain also. if you keep tossing chains you need to check your alignment and looseness and if all the guides are in place.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheerider11 Posted October 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 all chain manu's have differnt styles of chain there are budget 520's and high end high bucko 520's the only way to know is the read your tensile strength numbers you need at LEAST a 7900 lbs chain on a stocker if you want it to live. i usually run the rk mxz3 and 4 and those have worked great i think they are a 8900- 9300? chain BUT they are not o-ring chain. i race dunes. just put a zzz on my hybrid and its doing good its a high strength chain also. if you keep tossing chains you need to check your alignment and looseness and if all the guides are in place..I'm not tossing chains. It's just 2 seasons of mud sand and snow have taken there toll on my current chain. It's kinked and tight in spots. I've bought 125 dollar rk chains that were wasted in 3 rides. A Renthal that was like 95 bucks junk in 1 ride. I'm gonna give these ek chains a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickedcarbine Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 RK is what I've been running since I started ruining DID. I'd like to try a drive line set up though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
special06shee Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 I paid like 80 bucks for my regina oring chain off amazon. Been running it on my raptor all summer in the coal and its still in great shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickedcarbine Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 That's because you still have a sub 60hp motor. Just about any piece of junk should sort of live on that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camatv Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 in sand if i'm riding it it will stretch the shit out of it. i have one of those cheapo red chains in my garage took off a bike after one ride it stretched so far it was out of adjustment. those are some trash!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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