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Started by eichh, January 09, 2009, 12:25:15 PM

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eichh

January 09, 2009, 12:25:15 PM
I figured since theres snow on the ground I would replace my chain. Its for my 01' S4 do I want an X or O ring chain? Is one better than the other? I mostly commute on the bike and every now and then unleash hell but I dont pull 6000 rpm holeshots with it. Im in no hurry so I figured I would get your opinions. Thanks

Howie

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January 09, 2009, 01:06:04 PM
Quote from: eichh on January 09, 2009, 12:25:15 PM
I figured since theres snow on the ground I would replace my chain. Its for my 01' S4 do I want an X or O ring chain? Is one better than the other? I mostly commute on the bike and every now and then unleash hell but I dont pull 6000 rpm holeshots with it. Im in no hurry so I figured I would get your opinions. Thanks

You want an X ring chain, and if there is mileage on the chain you want sprockets too.  This is also a good time to change gearing if you like.  Since you are doing it yourself I highly recommend you shop at 
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stopintime

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January 09, 2009, 01:18:46 PM
Quote from: eichh on January 09, 2009, 12:25:15 PM
I figured since theres snow on the ground I would replace my chain. Its for my 01' S4 do I want an X or O ring chain? Is one better than the other? I mostly commute on the bike and every now and then unleash hell but I dont pull 6000 rpm holeshots with it. Im in no hurry so I figured I would get your opinions. Thanks

Why would snow on the ground make a new chain required?
I'm no expert, just wondering.....
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January 09, 2009, 01:20:05 PM
Quote from: stopintime on January 09, 2009, 01:18:46 PM
Why would snow on the ground make a new chain required?
I'm no expert, just wondering.....

Because he needs a new chain and with the snow, now is a good time because he cannot ride?
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ducpainter

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January 09, 2009, 01:42:08 PM
Quote from: MrIncredible on January 09, 2009, 01:20:05 PM
Because he needs a new chain and with the snow, now is a good time because he cannot ride?
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January 09, 2009, 01:43:28 PM
Quote from: MrIncredible on January 09, 2009, 01:20:05 PM
Because he needs a new chain and with the snow, now is a good time because he cannot ride?

[laugh] ;)

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January 09, 2009, 01:53:22 PM
Quote from: stopintime on January 09, 2009, 01:43:28 PM
[laugh] ;)

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Certain words come to mind.
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January 09, 2009, 02:02:42 PM
Quote from: MrIncredible on January 09, 2009, 01:53:22 PM
Certain words come to mind.

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eichh

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January 09, 2009, 02:28:51 PM
Yes, I have allot of free time and its a pain in the ass to ride in the snow. Im going to go to the IMS show by Chicago in Feb. and I remember DID had a booth last year I will see if they have any specials if I buy one there. The gears look great it has a 39 on back right now and I have a 37 on the shelf I never tried, what kind of differance would I see if I put the 37 on? The chain is the original with 12,000 on it so its about due.

stopintime

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January 09, 2009, 02:38:38 PM
5% lower revs at all times - theoretically higher top speed - the opposite of the quicker acceleration obtained by the 14T front sprocket mod.
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Speeddog

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January 09, 2009, 03:07:59 PM
I run a 15/39 on my S4, and really like it.

OEM was a 37, a little too tall IMO.
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ducpainter

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January 09, 2009, 05:08:36 PM
I run 15/41 on a 900 and like it.
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 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
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    is even more amazing than yours."
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clubhousemotorsports

#12
January 09, 2009, 05:37:30 PM
don't forget the "W-ring" chain and who knows what else there is out there. So much is probably marketing hype, the claim to fame for the x and w ring chains are less drag on the links so more power transmitted to the rear wheel. More about branding I would bet, the true difference is in the better materials that go along with buying the top of the line chain.

As I am not competing anytime soon I chose my chain by what chain specs. correspond  with the bike . After that it is about choosing a color, I have used chains from all the major manufacturers with no noticeable differences.


Speeddog

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January 09, 2009, 05:50:11 PM
Quote from: just another painter on January 09, 2009, 05:08:36 PM
I run 15/41 on a 900 and like it.

AFAIK, wide ratio transmission on a '96 M900, that's a big help.

S4 have the close ratio.
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January 09, 2009, 08:03:22 PM
Quote from: eichh on Today at 01:25:15 PM
I figured since theres snow on the ground I would replace my chain. Its for my 01' S4 do I want an X or O ring chain? Is one better than the other? I mostly commute on the bike and every now and then unleash hell but I dont pull 6000 rpm holeshots with it. Im in no hurry so I figured I would get your opinions. Thanks

Why would snow on the ground make a new chain required?
I'm no expert, just wondering.....

Quote from: MrIncredible on January 09, 2009, 01:20:05 PM
Because he needs a new chain and with the snow, now is a good time because he cannot ride?

LOL - ok I know you guys are smart; your being facetious; right? ;D
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