urbanduckman
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Alright, hopefully this hasn't been discussed yet. So, I recently installed a 520 118 link No O-Ring chain. All I know is that a non O-Ring chain needs to be cleaned more often while an O-ring chain is quiet, lasts longer but needs different cleaning agents so as to not damage O-rings. Now, after my Mulholland trip I had about 4" of chain play (which I assumed would happen since its a new chain and most likely stretched). I adjusted it and all was good until recently. From what I read is that if you can see light between the 3 o'clock position of the rear sprocket and chain that it would have to be replaced. I figured I would adjust again so I have 1 and a half inch of play (which I assumed was the required play the chain should have). But, I still can see a thin gap between rear sprocket and chain.
So, here's the question...
Do you think I should replace the chain again? It has less than 1k miles on it.
What's more preferred for either our bikes (fz6r) or all bikes in general? I also would like to know what the other types of chains are for (chains that are X-Ring, XW-Ring, RSO, MX)? Here's the chain I currently have installed... [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Factory-Spec-FS-520-NZR-118-520-Pitch-118-Link/dp/B007Q0JAAS/ref=sr_1_4?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1391811546&sr=1-4&keywords=520+chain+118]Amazon.com: Factory Spec FS-520-NZR-118 Red 520-Pitch 118-Link Precut NZ Chain: Automotive[/ame]
Would like to know what you all use too of course. It'll help me pick a more suitable brand/type next time. :iconbeer:
So, here's the question...
Do you think I should replace the chain again? It has less than 1k miles on it.
What's more preferred for either our bikes (fz6r) or all bikes in general? I also would like to know what the other types of chains are for (chains that are X-Ring, XW-Ring, RSO, MX)? Here's the chain I currently have installed... [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Factory-Spec-FS-520-NZR-118-520-Pitch-118-Link/dp/B007Q0JAAS/ref=sr_1_4?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1391811546&sr=1-4&keywords=520+chain+118]Amazon.com: Factory Spec FS-520-NZR-118 Red 520-Pitch 118-Link Precut NZ Chain: Automotive[/ame]
Would like to know what you all use too of course. It'll help me pick a more suitable brand/type next time. :iconbeer: