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mechman
08-01-2002, 09:13 PM
I need to replace my chain and sprockets on my 350x and I am wondering weather to go with a non o-ring or an o-ring style chain.Also what brand of sprocket would be best.I ride on some sand ,some mud,and cross the ocassional creek.I would think the o-ring chain would be the best for my application because it has some seal protection.But I really would like to have your imput.
ATCnut
08-01-2002, 09:35 PM
I am a big fan of O-ring chain. I have always used it on my 350x, with great results.
Fuzzy
08-01-2002, 11:38 PM
I didnt think they made that much difference until i started off-roading. And i found out if you ride off road at all. Dirt,mud,sand,snow just about anything short of riding on a tar road. Then you had better go with the o-ring chain. Every thing seems to get into the chain and rust then and wear them down. You can get by with a standard chain if you want to change chains a couple times a year and keep putting new chains on. Or spend the money on the o-ring chain and not have to change them so often.
250rAL
08-02-2002, 08:24 AM
As far as brands of chain, I swear by R-K. It goes a long time without stretching (fewer adjustments) and it just plain lasts. On top of that, it's one of the cheapest.
mechman
08-02-2002, 12:52 PM
I'm going with the o-ring chain for sure.Who has the best prices on R-K chains?:thumbsup:
atc200honda
08-02-2002, 12:57 PM
i got my o-ring chain for only $45 out off the dennis kirk offroad magazine i like to go in mud or anything i cand get my brand new trail pro tires in
mechman
08-02-2002, 04:04 PM
As far as sprockets go is it better to go with a steel or alum. alloy for the best all around durablity.
mechman
08-02-2002, 04:08 PM
As far as sprockets go is it better to go with a steel or alum. alloy for the best all around durabilty.
mechman
08-02-2002, 04:09 PM
Oops!sorry about the double post.:doh:
250rAL
08-02-2002, 04:28 PM
Steel's going to outlast aluminum. I haven't priced 'em lately, but I got my last chain from Chaparral.
az350x
08-02-2002, 06:38 PM
www.rockymountainatv.com has steel sprockets, 13 or 14 tooth front for $6.99, 40 tooth rear for $14.99, and an RK X-ring chaing (520x90) for $42.99, and the website says they're all IN STOCK.