i just bought a non-oring chain for my banshee, the tinsle strentgh is 7,600lbs. my question is should i have gotten an o-ring like i normally do????? i havent installed it yet and can still send it back...please help!!!! i race mx and play ride, i try to stay outa the mud.

-98 mx banshee

 

I had ridden bikes for many years prior to the introduction of the o-ring chain, and have ridden quads, many years after the inception of o-rings. Other than a small savings in cost, I can see no advantage in a standard chain & of course do see the negatives such as the need for constant lubing, tendency for the links to kink, etc. There are some die hard purists, mostly pro bike racers, who believe that o-rings detract from their ability to get off the line as quickly due to the flex of the o-rings, but I'm not sure I buy that hypothesis.
Since the 0-ring type does away with the need for lubrication (other than an occasional squirt of rust inhibitor on the side plates) I'd have to say the choice is a no-brainer.
P.S.
with all the years of non o-ring use the need for lubing is embedded in my brain so I still use chain Wax.

 

What come stock on any quad? They will try and save money when they build a quad. How much money did Yamaha save by not putting good brakes on the Blaster? They all know that they have to put o-ring chains on quads or you would be bringing it back under warranty to get a replacement chain free. Look at how long stock chains last on quads. Send the chain back and get a o-ring chain.

 

I rode my 300ex with non O-ring chains for about 4 months(I had to buy 2). The first couple of starts the chain felt good but after about a week it had about 8 inches of slop. I now have a o-ring every start feels good and no slop whatsoever. I have had people tell me that the o-ring has lasted on their bikes for about a year so I would send it back and get the o-ring.

 

Are you a static-X fan ?

 

I have seen a dyno chart showing .7 hp loss when running an O-ring cahin vs. Regular. I still run the o ring though.. I have been told that sand can wreak havoc on an Oring chain, specifically the rubber o rings. I have not had any problems though.

RoostKing...

 

I would have got an o-ring chain if I were you.

I got my quad back from a tune up(it got a new chain and it was a "non o-ring") and 2 months later I had to take a link out of it and a few weeks ago I had to take another link out...I now hate non o-ring chains.
I heard that all quads should have an o-ring chain because they are more durable.

1 way to check if your chain is worn out is to take it off and hold it up sideways and see if it bends....if it does you need a new chain soon.
Now mine just drops to the ground when you do this...LOL...I need a new chain and sprockets very soon.