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Which chain to buy?

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I have heard good things about the X-ring chains(correct me if i am wrong) and since i need a chain i am going to purchase a new chain and sprockets.
Just had a question on the sprockets. Should i go with alloy or steel? Not sure which has less wear and which is a better performer. Thanks for any advice. I was thinking of going with Primary Drive but if there is a better brand let me know.
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I'm having my final drive all swapped out. Front/rear sprocket and chain.

I went with an O-ring chain from MonkeyButt, btw.

I considered going with a nice light aluminum one, but went with the steel instead, on their advice. Quail Chaser can chime in as to why and what-forz.

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The $60 parts unlimited x-ring chian I bought of dennis kirk is awesome. Bang for your buck, no doubt.
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I like some things KINKY, but not my chain

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I'd second the PU X ring. I run one on the KX. Although, there are many great choices in chains.

Rick's memory is fading with age...He will be able to give a report on the PU X ring sometime in the future.

Steel sprockets hold up longer in the Offroad environment and are way cheaper. :wink:
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anyone know the length needed for stock gearing? thanks
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quailchaser wrote:Rick's memory is fading with age...
And you would be, uh.....?
sometime in the future.
And that would be, uh....?
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Post by KarlP »

Replace 'em as a set and you'll be good, whatever brand.

Watch out though, I bought a high dollar super titanium/beryllium/copper coated/doublexring chain, I forget who made it, it came with a Master Link that used no clip. I had to beat the Master Link pins flat with a slege against the garage floor.

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It's actually a good idea to order a spare master link. Saves lots of trouble (and potential disaster) on the trail. Mine was actually pretty worn out and holding only by a strand of hair :?
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Post by thebleakness »

I'd always heard all these stories about people putting on the master link on backwards (facing the other direction) and having it pop off in the middle of nowhere after only a few miles of use. I never checked it when I bought my bike and it never came off in the 1k miles I put on the chain before I replaced it. The mechanic helping me was surprised when he noticed that. :rolleyes:

EDIT: I use a D.I.D professional o-ring chain currently. No problems so far... *knocks on wood*
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scheckaet wrote:It's actually a good idea to order a spare master link. Saves lots of trouble (and potential disaster) on the trail. Mine was actually pretty worn out and holding only by a strand of hair :?
My links have no hair so I'd really better be careful :lol:
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does rockymountain sell the Pu chain? I was thinking of going through them since i have a coupon.
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has anyone tried the Primary Drive X-ring and sprockets with good results?
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Me... love it. Should read the review section sometime....
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are you using the steel or alloy sprockets?
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steel.... it's best.
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well i guess when they get it in stock i will have to get it. I hope it doesnt take too long...
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wow, the kit wont be in untill Mid-may.. that is a long time away.
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scheckaet wrote:It's actually a good idea to order a spare master link. Saves lots of trouble (and potential disaster) on the trail. Mine was actually pretty worn out and holding only by a strand of hair :?
My links have no hair so I'd really better be careful :lol:[/quote]

old versus new...see what I'm talkin' about

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the clip was about 1/4 of its original size, like paper thin :shock:
It's only 6 months old (DID O ring), and the rest of the chain looks great :hmm:
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