86 250r chain

[85 250sx]

hello well im on the market for a new chain for my water pumper, since the one i have is pretty stretched out. Well i am wondering if there is any type of chain that is better than the next? ive heard that X ring chians are better than O ring is that correct? and also is there any good quility company i should be looking for?

[3leggeddog]

i run a x ring,d.i.d.,520 chain on my r.it's done well so far.it's the first x ring chain i've had,so i can't make any long term judgements.but so far it has done me well.i always run the d.i.d chains on my mx bikes.they are a good high quality chain.i have also ran a renthal gold chain.it was a great chain also.just my 2 cents

[on1 250r]

Rk Racing Chain Their On The High Side If * Dont Want To Spend Alot Of Money Renthal Is Always Good

[Hornetpowerspor]

I have always ran the D.I.D O-Ring chain and never had a problem. I have friends buy the cheap 20 dollar marshall or parts unlimited chains, and personally I think they are junk. They streched after every ride.

[Hornetpowerspor]

I have always ran the D.I.D O-Ring chain and never had a problem. I have friends buy the cheap 20 dollar marshall or parts unlimited chains, and personally I think they are junk. They streched after every ride.

[TeamGeek6]

X ring isnt about the chain, its about the rubber seals and they are better than O rings, althouhg they are the same material. Has more surface area to seal the links.

[dovesprings250R]

I've never tried x ring chains. Pretty similar in wear to o rings from what I've heard. I swear by did o ring chains with good sidewinder sprockets. My buddies with non oring vchains have to stop and tighten their chains on 40+mile rides.

[85 250sx]

do sprockets usualy last longer than chains? or do most of you just get new sprockets when installing a new chain?

[TeamGeek6]

Sprockets last longer unless they are out of alignment. The chain links stretch because they are thin, compared to a thick sprocket tooth. Sprockets last for long time if the chain is kept clean. Look at the sprockets and see if the teeth are sharp, not rounded and the chain fits snug.

[dovesprings250R]

I always replace my chain with my sprockets. There have been 3 or 5 times times I didn't before I learned my lesson. That's out west here in the desert and dunes which are harder on parts. Maybe different where you are. When I put my new chain on old sprockets it skipped and derailled alot. See what works for you, If the teeth look good still not sharkfinned or real thin and sharp you shoud be ok. If you have the cash go new.

[TeamGeek6]

Yep, sand is hard on them, it gets between chain and sprockets and plays grinder.

[85 250sx]

ok i got the D.I.D. X-ring chain, now how do i cut it down to size?

[85 250sx]

hey 3leggeddog was yours about a foot to long also? and and to shorten it do i just grind the little bar that goes throught the links off on one side and push it through?

[88 Turbo Coupe]

Use a chain break or grinder. X cxhain lasts longer and is recommended that you replace both sprockets also.

[85 250sx]

i dont have a chain breaker so i guess ill just grind one of the sides off and just push it through. i was going to get new sprockets just so every thing is new and shiny bit these are still pretty sharp around the edges, so im just going to try and clean them up a bit.

[88 Turbo Coupe]

You better check with the chain manufacturer but RK does recommend to change your sprockets. Has somthing to do with premature wear of the chain!

[85 250sx]

well i grinded one of the bars that goes through the links but i cant get it to go through to the other side is there a certain way or a trick to do it?

[85 250sx]

ok i got every thing to work and it is now installed on the bike. thanks for the help guys! i ended up having to put the chain on its side on top of a piece of ply wood and then beating the little metal bar through with a punch and hammer

her 3leggeddog how hard was it to put on the little side piece for you? cause i had to use vise grips to push it in far enough to be able to put the clip on.

[3leggeddog]

hey 3leggeddog was yours about a foot to long also? and and to shorten it do i just grind the little bar that goes throught the links off on one side and push it through?


well you can buy different lenghts.like 110 links,or 120 links,so on.the 110's are usually more then enough.i take a dremel and grind off the one side of the link and then use a punch to drive it out.

[3leggeddog]

her 3leggeddog how hard was it to put on the little side piece for you? cause i had to use vise grips to push it in far enough to be able to put the clip on.[/QUOTE]


yeah the o ring/x ring stlye chains can be a mother to get them together.you did exactly what i do.man thats scary,lol.glad it worked for you.

as far as sprockets go you should always replace everything if you are replacing a component due to wear.they all 3 work together.if the sprockets are shot,nost likely the chain is too.

[TimSr]

Think about some simple mechanical principles here. When your wheel makes one revolution, how any times did your rear sprocket turn? How many times did your front sprocket turn? Does it make any sense that they would wear out at the same rate when one has a chain drug through it several times as much as the other in any given distance?

When you replace chain or a sprcoket, check all componenets for wear. One worn component will prematurely wear out another, so replace all that are worn. Are far as replacing both sprockets and chain at the same time, every time, I think its nuts. Send me your used parts! The smaller the front sprocket, the faster it wears. The larger the rear, the longer it lasts. I go through about 3 front sprockets before a chain wears out. I go through about 3 chains, before a rear wears out. (steel) You will find that an O-Ring (or X-Ring) chain will last 3 or 4 times longer than a non-Oring. X-Ring has pretty much replaced O-Ring, and they are pretty much the same thing, with a different shaped O-Ring. I cant tell much difference in lifespan between a cheap parts Unlimited O-Ring chain, and a high dollar one. My type trail riding is very hard on chains and sprockets and Ive had many years of trial and error to figure out what works for me.