X-Ring, O-Ring, Non O-Ring Chain question
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X-Ring, O-Ring, Non O-Ring Chain question
23 Nov 2025 06:46
Hi all, first post for me here! I'm coming from a '70's CB550 where the new O-Ring and X-Ring chains are a bit too wide and will grind into the cases and cause permanent oil leaks. I'm working on a couple of KZ440s and wondering if that same thing can happen on these? Got a couple of bikes in boxes and they have nice new chains included but don't want to risk that - anyone know for sure on this? Thanks.
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Re: X-Ring, O-Ring, Non O-Ring Chain question
23 Nov 2025 07:30
Welcome from the UK, where in the world are you ? (sorry can't help with 440 question)
1982 KZ1000 Ltd
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617631...-82-begins?start=192
kzrider.com/filebase-alias?view=download...d-fault-diagnosis&ca
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617631...-82-begins?start=192
kzrider.com/filebase-alias?view=download...d-fault-diagnosis&ca
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Re: X-Ring, O-Ring, Non O-Ring Chain question
23 Nov 2025 07:53
I use DID chains and have never had a problem with excessive width on the 440. The cheapest ("VO") chains from DID are O-ring chains and the others are X-ring.
KZ440A LTD (1980)
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Re: X-Ring, O-Ring, Non O-Ring Chain question
23 Nov 2025 19:06
Near Boulder, CO! And thanks!
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