o-ring compared 2 non o-ring? wut should i get

[speedfoxracing]

i have a o ring but its worn and idk if i should get an o-ring or non oring i,m just goin 2 get a set with the sprokets off of ebay wut do u all recomend 4 gearing and o-ring/ non o-ring chains. thanks

[blaaze416]

Form what I've searched and found, o-ring, definitely. It'll hold up much longer that the non o-ring chain. FOr gearing I like to go 14 tooth front and 38 rear. Some people want more top speed and go for the 16 tooth front. I like the added low end torque the 14 tooth offers for the trailing and hill climbing I do. Stock is 15 front and 38 rear.

[speedfoxracing]

k thats what i wasprob going 2 do either 1 down in the front or stock but yet i,m def goin 2 get the o-ring chain

[TheNewn]

As far as gearing, since it's an 01 you should probably go down a tooth on the front from stock if you're trailriding. If you're dune riding keep it like it is.

I'd just get non o-ring chains, WAY less than o-ring in cost, and the wear on them is perfectly fine. From what some duners have told me, if you're riding in sand, the o-rings wear too quickly to justify the price.

I'd go with non o-ring. Cheap to replace.

[400ex28]

o-ring for sure.

[alex10]

O-ring if you ever get in mud or dirty conditions, if your riding is mostly in clean areas and your chain stays clean and lubed good a non-O-ring is fine.

[speedfoxracing]

nah i,m allways muddy lol and i,m goin 2 order my oring with sprockets 2mrow since i got my stuff took apart

[warr72]

I would go o-ring chain and 15 front 39 rear. jmo With the mods you have. Any lower I believe you would have a mean wheelie machine but some people want that. :p

[speedfoxracing]

nah i,m just goin 2 get stock it was either 14/38 or 15/38 or 16/38
but the way mine is now is fine and mines stock and i can lug it around in the woods fine and thats prob the most kind of ridin i do so it works good

[warr72]

True true as mine is 416 stage one and wheelied horribly with 20" tires and 38 sprocket.

[NickG5755]

you know that O-rings hold in dirt an moisture right?

ive talked to GNCC pros and most say that X-Ring chains are the way to go. They strech for the 1st or 2nd ride and then after that they are good for al ong time. They never get bound up. Ive seen oring chains that get stiff from dirt..and the rollers usually dont move much becasue of the dirt stuck behind them,..the Orings seal in dirt. Theyre not that tough. you get into some sand and the oil holds it to the chain whats going to win the o ring or the sand its rubbing against?

when your chain is shi**y and gets bound up you can loose almost 10% of power!!! and on a bike that only makes around32 horse lossin 3.2 horse is def a hit to the manjunk. Its been proven on a dyno too. I forget where i found it tho.

After i switched to an X-ring chain i noticed my chain never really got stiff at all and all the little rollersmoved even when i went through mud/coaldirt.

Switch to an X-Ring. you wont be disappointed. And as far as ebay i wouldnt buy a chain off there. id rather pay 20 bucks more and not worry about costly case repairs.

[warr72]

Do they last as long?

[NickG5755]

They last alot longer than an o-Ring chain,

[speedfoxracing]

ok i,ll order i DID chain also how many links do i need if i have stock gearing

[NickG5755]

no idea. Just count the ones on your old chain..i ran it on a raptor not a 400ex