chain wore?

[Honda#4]

sorry about another chain question from me but does my chain look wor to u guys or is it just me heres some pics sorry they r blury alittle.please give me your ideas on what i should do thanks.

[Honda#4]

last one

[GPracer2500]

I can't tell anything from that picture. Look at your sprokets--it's easier to see wear on them. If your sprockets are worn than so is your chain.

[Sjorge450R]

looking at the sprocket teeth, it seems the sprocket is worn. Time for a new chain/sprockets. Go with a DID ATV X ring.

[EXevan91]

nah go with a did o-ring no reason to get x-ring if u want "the best" u could go with side winder but...$$$

[Honda#4]

money is no option for me i want the best u can get, i was looking at maybe getting a 13 in the front and 38 in the back and what length do i need for that.

[Sjorge450R]

um. chain and sprockets should be changed about every year. Or about half year if you race. I have been using a X ring and its amazing. I think I paided $75 for the chain and I use steel sprockets so all together its about $100.

The chain is the most important part on the quad basicaly. with out, you cant move. Dont cheap out, get the X ring and get some decent sprockets.

[EXevan91]

if money is no option http://www.sidewindersprockets.com/ the best money can buy.

and an x-ring chain really isnt any better i mean wow the shape of a lil rubber ring... why pay more when u can still have that rubber ring but a diff shape.
w/e

[Sjorge450R]

Originally posted by EXevan91
if money is no option http://www.sidewindersprockets.com/ the best money can buy.

and an x-ring chain really isnt any better i mean wow the shape of a lil rubber ring... why pay more when u can still have that rubber ring but a diff shape.
w/e

do you know anything about X rings??? First they have a higher tensile strenght than O-rings.Second. O-rings only contact the chain in 2 spots where as the X ring contacts in 4. You obvisualy didnt know this.

[EXevan91]

IMO its still a lil rubber ring all it does is luburcait the chain... ppl did juet fine before the lil rubber rings were in chain... w/e

lets just call this undesided and stop argueing

can u ever love me agian ?

jk :)

[Sjorge450R]

Originally posted by EXevan91
IMO its still a lil rubber ring all it does is luburcait the chain... ppl did juet fine before the lil rubber rings were in chain... w/e

lets just call this undesided and stop argueing

can u ever love me agian ?

jk :)

Oh I wasnt argueing with you. I was just trying to help better educate you on the X-rings acually do.

[GPracer2500]

IMO, the very best chain "O/X-ring" type chain is the DID ERV3. They're pricey (MSRP is about $170, I think) but the best. Not only strong, with the lastest o-ring technology, but very low drag--much lower than most o-ringed chains. Might be overkill on a 400EX though.

http://www.hardracing.com/images/520Chainkit.jpg

The ERV2 is great too (but discontinued).

[Wildbrain]

Don't waste your $$$ on a Sidewinder chain.
Biggest piece of $hit on the market !!!

[ohsobad_chevy]

Originally posted by Wildbrain
Don't waste your $$$ on a Sidewinder chain.
Biggest piece of $hit on the market !!!

ROFL... you have absolutely lost your mind, you prolly have NO experience with chains at all!! :eek: :eek:

[bwamos]

Originally posted by EXevan91
IMO its still a lil rubber ring all it does is luburcait the chain...

Not to discredit you or anyhting.. just for informational purposes...

The o-rings / x-rings dont lubricate the chain.. infact they add drag.

The o-ring adds mroe drag due to a larger single contact area on each side. The x-ring has less with 2 smaller contact areas on each side.

What they do is keep debris out of the pivot points. They are much like a bearing seal.

X-Rings are a bit better, because they have a double barrier, and have less inital drag. (drag on both are minimal due to the chain lube anyway.)

That being said... I've never had an issue with jsut using an o-ring chain for your average rider. If you race.. you're normally going to be changing you chain due to stretch, not wear, so even then a lot of racers use o-ring for cost savings.

I don't think I've ever seen a chain fail from the joints wearing out. They almost always fail from stretching and getting brittle (snap).

[rooster300ex]

From the pic i can kinna see where it has rubbed on the skid or something. I use a chain untill there is no more adjustment, then i take a link or 2 out and use it till it doesn't have anymore adjustment then i get a new one.

I think i'm gonna stick to my ol primary drive sprockets and chains. Next time i see them kinna prices for sprockets and chains. I'm gonna make sure i got a hold of the computer desk so i don't fall over out of the chair.lol

[Honda#4]

this is still the stock chain on there and how far can u ajust the chain before it bottoms out,and last night i looked on the net for chains and sprockets and there is not one 13t sprocket out there so what do i have to do if i were to get a 14t to get the same results as a 13t sprocket sorry if i confused any of u.

[Wildbrain]

ROFL... you have absolutely lost your mind, you prolly have NO experience with chains at all!!



Chevy Boy, Just go ahead and keep waisting your $$$ on Sidewinder Chains. They just love guys like you that seem to have more $$$$ than brains.

[ohsobad_chevy]

Wild brain, Have you ever ran a side winder? They are proven to be the toughest chain on the market...I'm sure some of these guys can back me up on here. I have owned a gold series and a TI series and they both lasted longer than any other chain I have had or seen. My cousin swears by them as well, he has been running side winders for 15 years now. My cousin and I both have had DID, renthal, regina, and RK chains. The side winders have out lasted them all, by far!! When they cease to stop performing, I will probably switch to DID. My 2 cents!;)

[swva400ex]

Originally posted by Honda#4
this is still the stock chain on there and how far can u ajust the chain before it bottoms out,and last night i looked on the net for chains and sprockets and there is not one 13t sprocket out there so what do i have to do if i were to get a 14t to get the same results as a 13t sprocket sorry if i confused any of u.




there is a line on the swing arm and carrier when they line up the carrier is getting ready to cam over. the 13 tooth is for the newer 05 and 06

[CannondaleRider]

I've never ran a Sidewinder chain, but I have ran their sprockets, and they are GREAT. My brother-in-law, sister, and I have all put many many hours on Sidewinder Titanium sprockets, without the slightest bit of wear.

As for the chain, Regina 520 Quad X-Rings have been treating us REAL well, hardly stretch, we've never broke one, and they look brand new. Just a great chain

I've used a DID before, and so has my brother-in-law, and both of them broke far to soon.

[ohsobad_chevy]

Ive only had one DID chain, it did really well for me, but I was also 12 years old, riding a yamaha blaster through the woods. I never really rode it hard enough to test it's limits. I have never owned a regina on any of my quads, but my buddy swears by them as well. Regina will be my next brand to try out. :cool:

[Honda#4]

i have a moose cataloge and it has in there a 13t sprockets for a 99 to 06.if i go with a 14 t what sprocket in the rear should i match with it to get good bottom end.

[tltcracing]

i have a RK no seal (no o-ring/x) and if i keep it well lubed it works awsome. cost me $40 and i have had it for a year now with little to no streching and i race mx every weekend.