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Nicky S · 17-08-09, 11:50 AM

the chain on my curvy has had it, so i am now looking at new chains and i had no idea there was so many. i did look at some other threads but they didnt really help me.

so this is what i know so fair

chain
length 110
pitch 525

so which is better the o ring or the x ring ? now i think i am right in saying that the o ring is manily used on road and track on sports bikes ect and the x ring is used on crossers so if im right then the o ring would be best.

also dont ask me why but i want a gold chain:P

anyone got any ideas of were to get them from ?

cheers orgers

rictus01 · 17-08-09, 11:59 AM

right for a start, your sprokets are probably shagged as well, have you checked your top one ?

both X and O ring chains are used on road bikes (it's to do with the seal shape on the links), either will do well enough.

virtually all the mail order companies will do them.

Cheers Mark.

Nicky S · 17-08-09, 12:04 PM

checked both sprokets and they are fine. sprockets wernt changed that long ago but chain has never been changed

rictus01 · 17-08-09, 12:26 PM

well if you say so, however it's not good practise to change just a chain as old chains tend to eat sprokets faster and likewise old sprokets tend to kill new chains faster as well, perhaps something to bear in mind.

Mr Speirs · 17-08-09, 12:41 PM

Yeah with rictus on this one. New Chain and Sprockets at the same time.

17-08-09, 12:43 PM

I never change one without the other, wear creeps up on you and it's not worth it.
Why do the job twice!

yorkie_chris · 18-08-09, 11:30 AM

False economy to just change a chain.

O ring / X ring. Either is fine, O ring is cheaper. The manufacturers say X ring is better.

Far better to get a good quality O ring than a cheap X ring. I would stick to tsubaki or DID.

18-08-09, 11:38 AM

http://www.stealthproducts.co.uk/

boom, look no further! They sorted me out sprockets, chain and delivery for less than £80 on a DID x-ring. MWAHH!!!

Oh and if ya wondered, its gold!

Viney · 18-08-09, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicky S

the chain on my curvy has had it, so i am now looking at new chains and i had no idea there was so many. i did look at some other threads but they didnt really help me.

so this is what i know so fair

chain
length 110
pitch 525

so which is better the o ring or the x ring ? now i think i am right in saying that the o ring is manily used on road and track on sports bikes ect and the x ring is used on crossers so if im right then the o ring would be best.

also dont ask me why but i want a gold chain:P

anyone got any ideas of were to get them from ?

cheers orgers

Nicky, if you have an 's' model then its a 108 chain. The 110 is for the N sprocket kit. The N kit will give shaper acceleration, and shade a tad off the top end (Or it will rev out in top) The N kit also has a 46t rear sprocket as opposed a 45t for the s kit (Hence the longer chain.)

As for chains. Its really how you look after them more then the chain in all honesty. I know of people on here that have had over 60k off a basic chain with good lubrication and adjustment.

As standard O-ring will suffice with the SV. Its all i have ever had...ok except a gold one once, but it was all they had.

Also, if you can, get a Suzuki front sprocket. it was advised to me a few years ago by Lord Sid Squid. He reckons they are harder then any pattern sprocket on the market, hence this will give longer chain life. I still have to do this!

yorkie_chris · 18-08-09, 11:45 AM

The stock ones are JT brand. B and C express sell them.

17-08-09, 11:50 AM	#1
Nicky S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: crowborough, East Sussex Posts: 1,061	Chain the chain on my curvy has had it, so i am now looking at new chains and i had no idea there was so many. i did look at some other threads but they didnt really help me. so this is what i know so fair chain length 110 pitch 525 so which is better the o ring or the x ring ? now i think i am right in saying that the o ring is manily used on road and track on sports bikes ect and the x ring is used on crossers so if im right then the o ring would be best. also dont ask me why but i want a gold chain:P anyone got any ideas of were to get them from ? cheers orgers __________________ Curvy With Lots Of Bits ... But Still More To Come

17-08-09, 11:59 AM	#2
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Chain right for a start, your sprokets are probably shagged as well, have you checked your top one ? both X and O ring chains are used on road bikes (it's to do with the seal shape on the links), either will do well enough. virtually all the mail order companies will do them. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

17-08-09, 12:04 PM	#3
Nicky S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: crowborough, East Sussex Posts: 1,061	Re: Chain checked both sprokets and they are fine. sprockets wernt changed that long ago but chain has never been changed __________________ Curvy With Lots Of Bits ... But Still More To Come

17-08-09, 12:26 PM	#4
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Chain well if you say so, however it's not good practise to change just a chain as old chains tend to eat sprokets faster and likewise old sprokets tend to kill new chains faster as well, perhaps something to bear in mind. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

17-08-09, 12:41 PM	#5
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: Chain Yeah with rictus on this one. New Chain and Sprockets at the same time. __________________ Smokey Black Burnty 02 - Racetech Smoulderlators + .90kg BBQ Springs, zx10r shockingly toasted, Conti Road Attacks heat up very nicely, R&G Crash Bungs but what f**king use are they, No Colour Matched Hugger, Flame Extenda, Beowulf Titainium Oval Flame Thrower.

17-08-09, 12:43 PM	#6
AmigaNut Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Chain I never change one without the other, wear creeps up on you and it's not worth it. Why do the job twice!

18-08-09, 11:30 AM	#7
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Chain False economy to just change a chain. O ring / X ring. Either is fine, O ring is cheaper. The manufacturers say X ring is better. Far better to get a good quality O ring than a cheap X ring. I would stick to tsubaki or DID. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

18-08-09, 11:38 AM	#8
Owenski Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Chain http://www.stealthproducts.co.uk/ boom, look no further! They sorted me out sprockets, chain and delivery for less than £80 on a DID x-ring. MWAHH!!! Oh and if ya wondered, its gold!

18-08-09, 11:45 AM	#10
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Chain The stock ones are JT brand. B and C express sell them. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

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