Is this an o ring chain?

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Is this an o ring chain?

15 Aug 2019 16:15
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Looks like one of the o rings is smaller, if its o rings.

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Re: Is this an o ring chain?

15 Aug 2019 16:17 - 15 Aug 2019 16:20
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YES it´s a O-Ring chain! But Looks like some o-rings a missing.

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Re: Is this an o ring chain?

15 Aug 2019 17:36
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That's what I meant by smaller. B)

Time to replace?

I need to clean it up a bit if it will wait till winter.

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Re: Is this an o ring chain?

15 Aug 2019 18:02
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No Need to replace the chain but Need more lubing on the missing o-ring links.

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Re: Is this an o ring chain?

20 Aug 2019 12:25
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Its pretty worn and will need replacing soon. I'll just go back with a stock ratio and 630 chain. Didn't Z1 have a kit of both sprockets and chain in one package?
I don't see it now.

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Re: Is this an o ring chain?

21 Aug 2019 14:46 - 21 Aug 2019 14:52
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jimdgreat1 wrote: Time to replace?

I don't think it would need replacement just because the o-rings are worn or gone. That just means you need to care for it like a standard chain (clean/lube often), and then replace it whenever the chain stretch is outside spec. On my KZ, that's when a 20-link section of chain has stretched from nominal 317.5mm (12.5 inches) to 323mm (12.72 inches). Personally, I hold a 12-inch ruler up, and if the chain has stretched enough that both chain pins at "0" and "12" can fit completely outside the ruler tick-marks, then I call it dead.
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Re: Is this an o ring chain?

21 Aug 2019 17:52
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With missing rings, the rollers will be sliding from side to side, and that large gap will allow the entry of copious amounts of dirt and water. I suspect the wear rate is going to accelerate quite a bit. Keep an eye on it.
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Re: Is this an o ring chain?

21 Aug 2019 18:13
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The chain and sprockets are worn. Have a new chain and sprockets sitting in my cart on the Z1 website. Just need to get them and put them on. So far I'm going back stock but tempted to go 530 and change the ratio a bit.

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Re: Is this an o ring chain?

21 Aug 2019 18:25
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There are probably more choices in 530, and they will be lighter and stronger. Your decision may ultimately be determined by available sprockets.

If you go with a riveted master link (I prefer them), get a really good chain riveting tool. I have a DID tool. It is not cheap, but it does a fabulous job of punching out the old rivets and installing the new.
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