X Ring O Ring Chain [Archive]

88 Turbo Coupe

10-25-2005, 07:05 AM

Never read about a X ring chain. Is it the same as a O ring chain?

RichinMO

10-25-2005, 07:53 AM

Basically, instead of have round o-rings, they have x shaped ones, (if you cut one and look at the end, it kinda looks like an x). There are supposed to retain more lubricant in the grooves created by the x shape. I have DID x-ring chains on both my 250r and 350x, seem to be doing fine.

Ddw350

10-25-2005, 11:05 PM

yea,i have a xring and its fine..ive had it over a year now

1984kxtTECATE

10-26-2005, 01:12 AM

The X-ring chain is basically a low maintance chain designed to last a long time, I have one on the Tecate and will be getting one for my Tri-z. Compared to a non O-ring chain they are a lot bigger in size, the inner and outer plates are thicker and the pins are wider. If your planning on getting one, go for it, it is worth the money.

88 Turbo Coupe

10-26-2005, 05:26 AM

The X-ring chain is basically a low maintance chain designed to last a long time, I have one on the Tecate and will be getting one for my Tri-z. Compared to a non O-ring chain they are a lot bigger in size, the inner and outer plates are thicker and the pins are wider. If your planning on getting one, go for it, it is worth the money.

Do I need to change the countershaft and rear sprockets since its a larger chain?

1984kxtTECATE

10-26-2005, 05:34 AM

Do I need to change the countershaft and rear sprockets since its a larger chain?

No, put it on and you will be good to go.

Huffa

10-26-2005, 05:34 AM

Nope. As long as it's the same # size on chain (520 or 428) your good to go.

Only "problem" I ever ran in to was that some are so much wider that they rubbed my engine casing on a motox bike I had. Had to shim the counter shaft spocket out just a hair.

OldSchoolin86

10-26-2005, 09:07 AM

Do I need to change the countershaft and rear sprockets since its a larger chain?
If there is any wear on your sprockets they will add premature wear to the new chain.