dajogejr Posted April 16, 2005 Report Posted April 16, 2005 Got my shee used, from a buddy 2 months ago. He put brand new sprockets and chain on it. Steel @ both ends. Stock gearing, 14/41...right? The chain in trashed. I went to adjust it today...and about 1/3 of the links are so kinked/tight, it's not worth chancing a ride to blow that off and put it through my cases... So...I drag a bit with the buddies...but plan on more trail soon, now that's it's warming. What is the best ATV chain, or a very good one? I think he just put a cheap one on. Normally, I'd replaced the sprockets too, but...as said...steel and 2 months old. They don't show any wear at this point, should be fine. Thanks....! Quote
PUSH THE THROTTLE Posted April 16, 2005 Report Posted April 16, 2005 (edited) Quite a few people run a DID X-RING ATV chain, myself included, and have no problems. LINK Edited April 16, 2005 by PUSH THE THROTTLE Quote
dajogejr Posted April 16, 2005 Author Report Posted April 16, 2005 Yep...a buddy of mine said the same...after doing a bit of research... Steel might not be as light, but they wear forever...I'd like a chain I don't have to adjust every ride...like this one. My buddy put it back together, knowing he was going to sell it right away...so, he prolly just got a cheap ol chain. I'll see if Magic Racing (20 minutes away) has one of these X rings. If not...I'll order it up from RMATV... Thanks...!! Quote
NYUK Posted April 16, 2005 Report Posted April 16, 2005 tsubaki, or regina gold. it will be the last chain you ever buy. Quote
dajogejr Posted April 16, 2005 Author Report Posted April 16, 2005 Got a linkie...or good place to buy 'em, NYUK? Don't see either at Magic or RMATV...just standard Reginas over there.... Quote
SICK BOY Posted April 16, 2005 Report Posted April 16, 2005 I run D.I.D. gold non o-ring chains. Quote
dajogejr Posted April 17, 2005 Author Report Posted April 17, 2005 Buddy of mine just showed me this link...from...cough cough...a 4 stroke site. Good info...though. Looks like I"m gonna pick me up a DID 520 Xring.... Tensile Strength Numbers: here are average tensile strengths of a few common chains primary drive 520 h racing chain - 8510 primary drive 520 rd self cleaning pro chain - 7800 Renthal 520 R-1 works chain - 7060 Renthal 520 R-3 )-ring chain - 7,034 D.I.D. 520 standard - 7200 D.I.D. 520 ERT - 8470 D.I.D. 520 x-ring gold - 8120 Regina ORN O-Ring chain - 7060 RK Takasago Chain 520 x-ring - 7400 RK Takasago Chain 520 standard - 7200 Sidewinder Ti series - approaching 14000 (from website) Sidewinder gold series - approaching 12000 (from website) Sidewinder SX series - tensile strength not listed Quote
superchicken Posted April 17, 2005 Report Posted April 17, 2005 primary drive 520 rd self cleaning pro chain - 7800 i have that one,got it from rocky mnt.just make sure you keep it well lubed or the links start to bind a little. Quote
frocashmoney24 Posted April 17, 2005 Report Posted April 17, 2005 all i run is o ring chains, but remember, if you get a oring, lube that fucker often. Quote
baddboyy21 Posted April 18, 2005 Report Posted April 18, 2005 I'm running the D.I.D. ATV X-Ring chain and have had no problems with it. It hasn't stretched much over the last year. Rocky Mountain has about the best pricing on them. Quote
dajogejr Posted April 18, 2005 Author Report Posted April 18, 2005 Exactly what I ordered. It was 80 bucks, with tax and next day shipping from Magic (They're 20 minutes away) and UPS ground delivers next day. I probably would've saved 5 bucks or so going through RMATV...but, I'd probably have it by mid- to end of week... Quote
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