Laverdalothar
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andychain said:
Hi Andy,
can you highlight a bit (again, sorry) why that is and if that is true for Z-Ring and X-Ring type of chains, too?
Thanks a lot
Chain and sprockets 81 Jota
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Hi Andy,
can you highlight a bit (again, sorry) why that is and if that is true for Z-Ring and X-Ring type of chains, too?
Thanks a lot
I run the Talon Alloy sprockets between 36 and 38 tooth, they dont last forever but at well under ?30 each, even I can afford them. They make them to any number of teeth and are annodised. The one pictured is different to mine as it should be same width all over and has different lightening holes. Its tempting to weigh one, they are very light but probably dont last as long as the Steel ones Andy recommends.
http://www.talon-eng.co.uk/detail.asp?c_urn=212&bike=1987&show=&urn=8178
Rob
http://www.talon-eng.co.uk/detail.asp?c_urn=212&bike=1987&show=&urn=8178
Rob
andychain
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Scottoilers were designed to be used on non O ring chains and for those I would recommend them.
Although you get many stories of O ring X ring etc chains doing mega miles and that the oil keeps the O rings etc subtle, I have serious doubts as a chain running at speed would acheive little or no lubrication getting to the bearing surface of the pin and bush.
Over the years I have seen many O ring chains covered in lube yet when there are broken the pins are dry.
There again as I continue to say if an oiler floats your boat and gives peace of mind then fine. I would suggest the use of diesel engine oil in them as apart from cost it cintains detergents. Also a clamp from your local aquarium shop is good to regulate the flow down.
As I have always said if you are producing bits of rubber by the billions the cost should be the same yet there is variang prices upwards wit O, X, Z and W ring chain. Buy a good O ring chain and save money or if you are racing use a light chain as Crispin does.
As said before if I am going into Europe on a blast through the alps I will put a O ring chain for UK use I use a non O ring.
Andy
PS Talon are good people and do not charge the earth for specials I believe they also do in alloy and steel although I might be wrong. It has always puzzled me that even with expensive machines the sprockets are usually low on the "change" list when they are quite a cheap fix and with a new chain will trnasform most bikes.
Although you get many stories of O ring X ring etc chains doing mega miles and that the oil keeps the O rings etc subtle, I have serious doubts as a chain running at speed would acheive little or no lubrication getting to the bearing surface of the pin and bush.
Over the years I have seen many O ring chains covered in lube yet when there are broken the pins are dry.
There again as I continue to say if an oiler floats your boat and gives peace of mind then fine. I would suggest the use of diesel engine oil in them as apart from cost it cintains detergents. Also a clamp from your local aquarium shop is good to regulate the flow down.
As I have always said if you are producing bits of rubber by the billions the cost should be the same yet there is variang prices upwards wit O, X, Z and W ring chain. Buy a good O ring chain and save money or if you are racing use a light chain as Crispin does.
As said before if I am going into Europe on a blast through the alps I will put a O ring chain for UK use I use a non O ring.
Andy
PS Talon are good people and do not charge the earth for specials I believe they also do in alloy and steel although I might be wrong. It has always puzzled me that even with expensive machines the sprockets are usually low on the "change" list when they are quite a cheap fix and with a new chain will trnasform most bikes.
L
lemonjelly
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Hey Andy
Maybe the lifetime guarantee is due to the fact that motorcyclists like us are getting older and older so its a safe bet for them
Shaun
Maybe the lifetime guarantee is due to the fact that motorcyclists like us are getting older and older so its a safe bet for them
Shaun
Scottoilers, have a regulator built into them, sadly it appears many owners dont know how to adjust them, as I get many bikes in which after washing down, cover the driveway and porch in copious amounts of black oily crap that was previously spread all over the back of the bike in a vain attempt to make it look like the owner maintained it.
Fair to say, my carpet and I dont like them for this reason, so I wont be investing.... Im out !
Rob
Fair to say, my carpet and I dont like them for this reason, so I wont be investing.... Im out !
Rob