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Old 05-11-2009, 11:18 AM
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Default Best chain?

What do you rate as a good chain?

I got to change mine as now other people have noticed it's Knackered as well


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Old 05-11-2009, 01:57 PM
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I've only used a few brands of o-ring chains and rate their durability as follows.
1) Regina OR - very long lasting, chain remains flexible until worn out (I've had two of these)
2) RK EXW - very long lasting, chain remains flexible until worn out (I'm on my third one)
3) Primary Drive - long lasting, chain gets very stiff over a short time (I've had two of these)
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Old 05-12-2009, 02:14 AM
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Regina and DID
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Old 05-12-2009, 07:35 AM
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Here are the numbers...

RK RX x-ring replaced at 2515 miles
RK GB520GXW x-ring still running at 2582 miles - almost no stretch
Primary Drive o-ring replaced at 1773 miles.
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Old 06-16-2009, 10:59 PM
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I have had the best luck with DID X-ring...
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Old 06-17-2009, 09:00 AM
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I've read allot of very good reviews of the DID 520VT2 X-Ring chain. These are a slightly narrower X ring chain (came stock on the Honda 250X) and fit through guides easier and seem to be pretty low friction and quiet.

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http://www.didchain.com/offroad.htm
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Old 06-17-2009, 02:33 PM
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I read this and have since been using RK XSO.
http://www.quality-cycle.com/truth_a...cle_chains.htm
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Old 06-17-2009, 07:09 PM
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I read this and have since been using RK XSO.
http://www.quality-cycle.com/truth_a...cle_chains.htm
I'm convinced.
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