View Full Version : Which kind of chain and what size?
300EXrider02
10-27-2003, 02:36 PM
Hey guys, I am looking for a nice chain, with master link, that not only looks and stays nice but does the job!
I really like the looks and sound of the D.I.D ERT chain, but are there certain ones for quads?
what size is the chain on a stock 300ex? thanks a lot
300EXrider02
10-27-2003, 05:43 PM
bump, please help
look on ebay...id highly suggest an o-ring chain or an x-ring..they last the longest & whatnot..i got mine on ebay & its holding up great...some generic brand.. :rolleyes:
jasoncarr25
10-27-2003, 06:34 PM
get the did ert. they are awsome. gold one
skemp
10-27-2003, 06:45 PM
I like DID chains, and the ERT is a good chain. I prefer non o-ring chains. They work very well if you take care of them. :)
300exQuadracer
10-27-2003, 07:57 PM
Originally posted by 300EXrider02
what size is the chain on a stock 300ex? thanks a lot
i think it is a 86 link, size 520
cals400ex
10-27-2003, 09:47 PM
Originally posted by skemp
I like DID chains, and the ERT is a good chain. I prefer non o-ring chains. They work very well if you take care of them. :)
why you like the non o-ring chains? do they just provide less friction in turn giving a little more power??
300EXrider02
10-28-2003, 01:54 PM
thanks a lot for the help, any more sudgestions?
YZROOSTINYA
10-29-2003, 05:13 AM
there is a guy on ebay buy the name of SLEDPARTSGUY
I picked up a o-ring chain and sprockets for $75.00 to my door.
Holding up fine so far. I blew $260 2 years ago on a Sidewinder stainless set up that was suposed to be indestructable. The heaviest peice of crap I ever bought. Went through a front sprocket in a half season. I will never waste my money on that stuff again.
Just make sure its a o-ring and you will be fine.
Your chain is a 520 nt sure about the links
yah...how many links for the 400ex?
OCCRA288
10-29-2003, 08:26 AM
I trashed a DID non o ring chain in less than 2 months of racing and riding. I lubed it every ride and adjusted it correctly every time. Non o-ring chains are the biggest waste of metal I've ever seen!
Greg Z
10-29-2003, 09:44 AM
:o i have a DID 520 non oring chain
its holding up fine
I use lithium grease spray and its fine no sign of ware or anything like that its holding up great for me
iv has it for about a month so far
Originally posted by Crazy400exMan
yah...how many links for the 400ex?
KrazyKid300ex
10-29-2003, 02:23 PM
86 links, 520 chain and just but a renthal chain for around 25 bucks or something i think it was. Worked great on my 300ex.
skemp
10-29-2003, 03:11 PM
Originally posted by cals400ex
why you like the non o-ring chains? do they just provide less friction in turn giving a little more power??
They do have less friction. I mostly like them because of the price and simplicity. Besides, once an o-ring chain gets a little dried out it creates a lot of friction. I know that almost nobody will agree with me, and that's fine; I don't like certain products just because others do. :)
skemp
10-29-2003, 03:31 PM
I would like to add that I do like the X-ring chains. They are of a better design. They have less friction and a higher tensile strength. Guess I have just seen too many stiff, dried out o-rings over the years to be that crazy about them.
300EXrider02
10-29-2003, 04:35 PM
what is the differnce between D.I.D's x ring chain and atv x-ring chain? I am prob going to get the atv x-ring chain, its 49.99
skemp
10-29-2003, 05:01 PM
They use thicker plates and pins for added strength. :)
Pappy
10-29-2003, 05:02 PM
94 links for teh 400ex for whoever was asking
300EXrider02
10-29-2003, 05:56 PM
kinda dumb questions, buuuut:
when you buy the chain does it come with master link?
and say if I bought the atv x-ring chain, is there a special chain lude I must use? or just use regualr o-ring stuff like belray of PJ1, thanks for the help
Greg Z
10-29-2003, 05:57 PM
I use lithum grease spray u can use it on orings to im pretty sure:cool:
skemp
10-29-2003, 08:30 PM
Usually, you will get a master link with a new chain, but some companies might not throw one in for you.
They make o-ring specific lubes, but you are really just keeping the o-rings conditioned. The lube isn't going to get to the pins where it really matters, but it will help the chain last longer. I use Belray lube on my x-ring and race chains.
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