Chain Length

[Varmint]

I just measured 20 links on my chain and got 13 inches. The Service Manual says the service limit is 12.71 (sorry to all the metric folk)...

First question: It's an O-ring chain. Did a 2003 KDX200 come with an O-Ring? That'll tell me the PO changed the chain since I know the sprockets have been changed; 13/45 on there now with very new teeth.

Second question: 45 on the back, smaller circumference means less chain needed right? Should I stick with the 520/108 and if so will that leave me with less adjustment room?

Feel free to recommend some chains: stick with O or go X?

Thanks!

[alistair]

200 never came with a ring chain.the 220 did.

smaller rear sproket would equal less chain,but its easy enough to shorthen to a requiredlength.

[canyncarvr]

Re: 'Feel free to recommend some chains: stick with O or go X?'

Power required to spin a 'sticking' chain is wasted power. It takes more power to turn an 'O' than an 'X'.

If the choice has already been made to run a ringed chain, 'X' is generally considered the better choice (over 'O').

..or some similarly modified ring-type chain.

[Mr. Wibbens]

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[canyncarvr]

Where he really wants you to go:

HERE!


That's true, too. I doubt you'll find a single supercrosser running a ringed chain of any sort. If I was going to have someone else pay for (and do the work) a new final drive setup after every ride, I wouldn't run a ringed chain, either.

There are some jaycrackers that will insist that a good quality NON-ringed chain will last just as long as a ringed chain...with proper care and maintenace. I wouldn't argue that point...but neither am I willing to expend the time and trouble that their idea of proper maintenance requires.

[Mr. Wibbens]

Both links go to the same thing

yours is just fancier and you haves more time to kill in your orifice


Been running that 40 dolla D.I.D. non o ring chain for quite awhile now
It's kink free

Wish I could run a non o ring on my vstrom, I think they are a waste of money, and they sure don't last long before they get all fuggin kinked up