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03-16-2010, 11:22 AM kamalot Joined on 10-22-2009 Hayden Lake, Idaho Posts 10 O-Ring Chain Noticeably Robs Power? I was considering changing my rear sprocket to 55T and add an O-Ring chain. My TW only has 700mi so figured I would keep the stock Counter Sprocket. When I contacted my local dealer, he suggesting staying away from the O-Ring chain as it noticeably robs power from smaller CC bikes!!! Have anyone else found this to be true? 2007 TW200, Ricochet skid plate, Jimbo's Cafe Shield, Pro Taper bars, Handguards, Symtec Heated Grips, F&R Cylceracks, 55T Sprocket, O-Ring Chain, Garmin GPS    Report

03-16-2010, 11:29 AM xracer Joined on 01-16-2007 lake placid,florida Posts 1,728 Re: O-Ring Chain Noticeably Robs Power? Yes it's true!!!! In fact the best bet is to remove the chain all together,that way you will suffer NO power loss........."OK" ...just kidding. If there is a power loss it's not enough for me to notice.    Report

03-16-2010, 11:42 AM novaks44 Joined on 02-04-2009 San Jose, CA Posts 530 Re: O-Ring Chain Noticeably Robs Power? I haven't noticed a decrease with mine either. And I'm usually super/over sensitive to any changes like that. 2009 TW :47T Rear Sprocket; Pro-Circuit Exhaust w/silencer; Jimbo C's Cafe Shield; The usual carb mods; LED speedo and indicator lights; Headlight kill switch; DID O-ring Chain; Ricochet Skid Plate; Osram Rallye H4 bulb; Wolo horn w/relay; KLR pegs    Report

03-16-2010, 11:42 AM sandman-zzzz Joined on 10-16-2009 Zanesville, OHIO Posts 124 Re: O-Ring Chain Noticeably Robs Power? We are talking tenths of a sec...Unless you race Motocross, or Drag race, the Benefits FAR Outweigh the loss in power/speed. I have DID X -Ring, and i love it! 2000 TW200 - 14/47 sprockets, DID Gold X-Ring chain, Jimbos windshield, ProGrip Model 797 Grips, Mobil 1 4stroke 10w-40 Synthetic    Report

03-16-2010, 12:17 PM QWERTY Joined on 11-22-2006 Posts 2,360 Re: O-Ring Chain Noticeably Robs Power? Find a different dealer. Yours is full of crap. If o-rings cost power it's not enough to notice.    Report

03-16-2010, 12:38 PM JS5owner Joined on 04-02-2007 Desert Hot Springs / Palm Springs CA Posts 526 Re: O-Ring Chain Noticeably Robs Power? I have not noticed any but then I switched to a 55 tooth gear at the same time. Here is my post: http://tw200forum.com/forums/85796/ShowPost.aspx From all I've read, it just doesn't matter on our Tdubs. But a 55t with ATV tire does in my opinion. 2007-Turn Beeper, Tusk riser & guards, Cycleracks Rear, Garmin 60csx & 205w, Ricochet Armor, Rear Bag, Gorilla Alarm, Stearns cover, 90d fuel filter, Oury Grips, Mule Hitch Pin, Duro Power Grip & 6006 tires, Digital temp & tach, 55t sprocket, Odyssey batt.    Report

03-16-2010, 1:50 PM kamalot Joined on 10-22-2009 Hayden Lake, Idaho Posts 10 Re: O-Ring Chain Noticeably Robs Power? Ok, I feel confident from the consistant feedback that it wouldn't be a poor decision to cross over to the O-Ring side! Thank you all for your opinions. 2007 TW200, Ricochet skid plate, Jimbo's Cafe Shield, Pro Taper bars, Handguards, Symtec Heated Grips, F&R Cylceracks, 55T Sprocket, O-Ring Chain, Garmin GPS    Report

03-16-2010, 1:52 PM mllsws Joined on 08-13-2008 Brisbane AUSTRALIA Posts 187 Re: O-Ring Chain Noticeably Robs Power? Aussie Wes Here! Ignore the people that are telling you that your dealer is dumb & doesn't know his buisness. He will be in buisness when the others are closed down. He doesn't want to sell you one good quality chain, he wants to get repeat sales out of the shitty chain along with replacement sprockets that have been ruined by the cheap chain! OK now the serious reply, the "O" Ring chain does have extra drag ,and you may loose a little power but I doubt if you will notice! Things that you will notice :--- 1. Smoother bike to ride ---no nasty vibration. 2. Longer Sprocket life. 3. Longer chain life. 4. No more howling chain noise. 5. The added satisfaction of knowing that your chain is much stronger & won't snap & wrap itself around the front sprocket & smash the side covers & also bend the drive shaft. sEEYA!wES! A good bike in the wilderness is a great companion!    Report

03-16-2010, 1:59 PM bikerjosh Joined on 08-14-2008 Bay Area, Northern Cali Posts 216 Re: O-Ring Chain Noticeably Robs Power? <BLOCKQUOTE><table width="85%"><tr><td class="txt4"><img src="/Themes/default/images/icon-quote.gif">&nbsp;<strong>sandman-zzzz wrote:</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="quoteTable"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="100%" valign="top" class="txt4">We are talking tenths of a sec...Unless you race Motocross, or Drag race, the Benefits FAR Outweigh the loss in power/speed. I have DID X -Ring, and i love it!</td></tr></table></td></tr></table></BLOCKQUOTE> Damn, well my drag racing TW won't see an o-ring chain then. I'm hoping to break 30 seconds in the 1/4. LOL Lovin' my TW even more after my last trip to Death Valley-Josh Mods: Richocet Skid plate, Tiny Tach, acerbis handguards, rear cyclerack , D2 pegs, brake pedal mod, MSR High ATV bar, Ag-Supply tractor tube. Banshee rear shock mod, alum. front fender bracket w/Acerbis supermoto fender, MSR yz80 shifter.    Report

03-16-2010, 4:27 PM TWrider Joined on 03-13-2008 NE Ohio Posts 116 Re: O-Ring Chain Noticeably Robs Power?  kamalot wrote: I was considering changing my rear sprocket to 55T and add an O-Ring chain. My TW only has 700mi so figured I would keep the stock Counter Sprocket. When I contacted my local dealer, he suggesting staying away from the O-Ring chain as it noticeably robs power from smaller CC bikes!!! Have anyone else found this to be true? If you're that worried, buy the best, http://sidewindersprockets.com/v-series_smart_chain.aspx    Report

03-16-2010, 6:19 PM Arrowsmith Joined on 09-04-2008 Missouri Posts 114 Re: O-Ring Chain Noticeably Robs Power? That is the chain I am using.    Report

03-16-2010, 8:27 PM SpudRider Joined on 07-18-2008 Idaho Posts 243 Re: O-Ring Chain Noticeably Robs Power?  sandman-zzzz wrote: We are talking tenths of a sec...Unless you race Motocross, or Drag race, the Benefits FAR Outweigh the loss in power/speed. I have DID X -Ring, and i love it! Do you have a DID 428V, or a DID 428VM drive chain?  If you have the 428VM drive chain, may I ask where you bought it? Spud Vox populi, vox dei.    Report

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