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Offline caidsdad

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rear chain
« on: February 27, 2018, 01:02:14 PM »
hello I need a new chain for my 72 t120, having spent hours and money I don't want oil off the chain all over my new alloy rims been told an O ring chain is the one to go for, what do you think

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Re: rear chain
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2018, 04:23:35 PM »
hello I need a new chain for my 72 t120, having spent hours and money I don't want oil off the chain all over my new alloy rims been told an O ring chain is the one to go for, what do you think

Depends what you normally use for chain lubricant?

O-ring chain is often wider than standard chain.

O-ring chain still needs lubricating.

https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/chain-lube-101
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Q: If an O-ring chain lube doesn't need to get lubricant past the O-rings and inside the chain, what does it do for the chain then?

A: It keeps the chain from rusting, it lubricates the O-ring itself and it does provide some cushion effect between the chain roller and the sprocket, which reduces wear on the sprockets and increases the chain's life.

 
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