cdcoxwell Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 Hey guys, is one chain better than another? Noway around it, I have to buy one. And also, can someone shed some lite on the front and back sprockets. I have heard some talk about changeing'em out w/more or less teeth. What are the pro's and con's of doing that. And is it more teeth or less teeth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUSH THE THROTTLE Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 I run a DID atv chain and haven't had any problems. It is recommended to get new sprockets when you get the new chain. As for the sprockets, if you go larger on the front more speed, smaller on the rear more speed. 1 tooth on the front is roughly equivalent to 3 teeth on the rear. I had a speed calculation program once and it looked like 1 tooth up on the front added nearly 9 mph top speed so the rear is about 3 mph every tooth down, assuming you rev the same. It depends on what you do with your quad as to the gearing I ride trails and farmland stuff I prefer a 15 on front and a 40 on rear, I'm running 16/40 right now and my friends are just too slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sredish Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 (edited) Hey guys, is one chain better than another? Noway around it, I have to buy one. And also, can someone shed some lite on the front and back sprockets. I have heard some talk about changeing'em out w/more or less teeth. What are the pro's and con's of doing that. And is it more teeth or less teeth? The changing of the sprocket teeth is gearing. Smaller front / Larger rear = lower gearing Larger front / Smaller rear = higher gearing One tooth change on the front is equal to three tooth change in the rear. Gearing is all preference, some like it a little lower, and others like it high. Your machine can only handle gearing so high. If your on a tight track only, lowering it is a consideration, if you like to open it up in the dunes or something, you may experiment with it a little higher. The only way to know how you like it is by experimenting, and as you change mods and add power, it will handle specifc gearing differently. I like it stock until I got all the mods i have, now I like it one tooth bigger in the front (15) and stock in the back (41) for a little higher gearing. This way, it pulls the tranny gears a little longer and there is a little less shifting. As far as chains. Most typical oring chains are sufficient. Thing to look for is tensile strength; should be over 7,000 lbs. DID makes a very good chain, very strong and high quaility. There are many others. If your chain is worn out, a lot of times it's a good idea to change the sprockets also. The reason why: Your sprockets will wear to the chain and if you change the chain, it can have a tendency to not wear well with the sprockets and either wear your chain or your sprockets or both very fast. Cheap steel sprockets, like JT for instance, are like $25 for the front and rear and hold up well. That's all I use. If your chain is worn out, you probably ought to change the sprockets, if it broke, then you'll have to look at the sprockets to see how worn they are. If in doubt, change them. Later. Edited May 13, 2004 by sredish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixitrod Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 I've beat the crap out of my DID xring and it's fine. I'll be buying the same type when it's time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplecha Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 I just put a renthal r3 (o-ring) on mine. It seems to be a good chain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdcoxwell Posted May 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 thx alot guys, I will go ahead a order sprockets as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justintoxicated Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 I run a DID X-ring...Good chain so far. With a Piped banshee I prefered 1 tooth less on the front (13 tooth) for more acceleration and power in higher gears (could pull 4th on hills I could only almost pull 4th in before) Or add 3 teeth to the rear is about the same thing....but I like to shoot hills...For more top speed and less acceleration you can go larger on the front and smaller on the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350duner Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 DID is a good chain, i run the ATV X-ring on my bikes. If money isn't a concern you can get a Krause (Sidewinder) for about $150. They are brutally strong and look cool (titanium!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdcoxwell Posted May 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 Did you say titanium Hmmm, I bet you it does look sweeeeet Thx for the replys Cary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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