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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.

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.

Rick

The $60 parts unlimited x-ring chian I bought of dennis kirk is awesome. Bang for your buck, no doubt.

I like some things KINKY, but not my chain

D.I.D. ERT non o-ring, 110 links

No kinks, nice and soft and supple

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.

anyone know the length needed for stock gearing? thanks

108 link

quailchaser wrote:Rick's memory is fading with age...

And you would be, uh.....?

sometime in the future.

And that would be, uh....?

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.

Read the fine print!!!

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

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.

EDIT: I use a D.I.D professional o-ring chain currently. No problems so far... *knocks on wood*

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

does rockymountain sell the Pu chain? I was thinking of going through them since i have a coupon.

has anyone tried the Primary Drive X-ring and sprockets with good results?

Me... love it. Should read the review section sometime....

are you using the steel or alloy sprockets?

steel.... it's best.

well i guess when they get it in stock i will have to get it. I hope it doesnt take too long...

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 [/quote]

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





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