310r chain o-ring on not?

[EAT_A_450]

What type chain are you guys running in the woods- O-ring or not? I want to save on weight but is a standard chain strong enough for a 310 woods bike?

[i58829]

I would buy the o-ring either way for any of my machines. I can't imagine you would notice any difference in weight and it will last longer if taken care of properly...

[ChrisD]

I would not worry about the weight...buy a good chain with a high tensil strength. You will get mud, water, sticks, rocks etc in your chain and will regret it the first time it breaks and smashes your case.

[Dammit!]

Spend the extra money and get a DID X-ring chain. I have one on my R and a RK O-ring on my 350x. The difference in friction between the two is pretty striking. There is a lot more resistance with the O-ring (resistance = loss of power). The X-ring moves damn near as freely as a non ringed chain.

[clutchcargo]

I agree with Dammit! The x-rings are excellent and have low resistance. Plus you won't have to adjust it much.

[Billy Golightly]

I run a Renthal non-oring on the 500 so I doubt power is an issue with the non orings. I do have to adjust it kinda frequently but what I like about it the best is how loose and friction free it is.