With Quad-Rings ®/X-Rings the standard grooves are deeper in comparison with O-ring glands. So the diametrical sqeeuze is lower than with O-rings. This makes dynamic sealing possible with reduced friction. The four lips of the Quad-Ring ®/X-Ring create more sealing capacity and at the same time a groove for lubrication, which, is very ...
Thanks to their four-lobe design and larger sealing area, X-rings effectively double the sealing surface and deliver better performance compared to O-rings. In the cross-section of an X-ring and an O-ring below, we can clearly see that the X-ring has four grooves while the O-ring has a smooth convex surface. Various factors including the …
Most of my riding is off road (dirt). I think the O ring chain will trap water and dirt in the chain if the O ring has a fault. That creates a problem down the road. The O ring chain is fine for street use, but for dirt, not so much. The non O ring chain will allow the dirt and water to collect in the rollers, but at the same time requires more ...
Chris22783 said: Correct. X-Ring is what you would call the NEXT Generation of O-Ring. Meaning... MUCH Better. Even though they have been out on the market for a long long time, some shops are confussed on why they (X-Ring) are better. The X Design holds the Factory installed lubrication inside the chain better.
Put any regular dirtbike on chassis dyno, with o-ring chain. Measure power output. Swap chain with x-ring or non o-ring, repeat. I'd be surprised if one of the moto mags hadn't already done this. Well, probably between unsealed and sealed. I'd bet there isn't much difference power-wise between o-ring and any of the fancier variants of …
I forgot what member is was (maybe Mr. Torque) but he did a dyno test on a 450r quad with a 0-ring vs. standard chain and once the o-ring chain was up to operating temperature, it made the exact same power as the standard chain. o-ring/x-ring chains will last much longer. go with a x-ring chain. 07 450er- HMF, Powermadd, ASV, ITP, Holz, …
Definitely use a sealed chain. O-ring chains use simple O-rings. X-ring chains use O-rings that are flat on the edges for more contact area against the links. Good Luck! The X cross section is supposed to have less contact area on the chain, to reduce rolling resistance. That's the marketing line anyway.
Dubbed the X-Ring chain, ProX's O-ring style chain offering features a QX-style O-ring. QX refers to the specific shape of the O-ring, which results in less rubber surface area touching the chain plates, while still sealing in grease. ProX X-Ring chains operate with approximately 40% less friction than a comparable O-ring chain.
Introduction When it comes to motorcycle chains, the choice between an O ring and an X ring chain can send gearheads into a frenzy. But fear not, fellow riders, for we are here to unravel the O Ring vs X Ring Chain: Unleashing the Battle Royale of Chain Technologies - Fortune Favors The Brave
Bench tests show that EK Quadra-X Ring chains last 50 percent longer than standard O-ring chains. The problem with this is that it's usually not the chains that wear out, it's the sprockets. Even if you change the chain on every other sprocket change (which I don't recomend), that's still too frequent to fully use the life of the chain.
Compared to your traditional O-ring style, this X-ring motorbike chain comes with two lubrication pools and seal points. This is superior in quality and performance when compared to the O-rings. The RK Racing Chain GB530XSOZ1-120 provides a tensile strength of 8,500 lbs/ft with a lightweight design of just 4.4 pounds.
An X ring is better designed for dynamic applications as the shape accommodates repetitive impact. Another reason to choose an X ring for a dynamic application is that their structure prevents spiral twisting. The four ends of the X shape provide a stability that an O ring cannot offer. An O ring is perfectly adequate for some …
116 posts · Joined 2003. #10 · Jun 25, 2003. yes and no. you have to lube them both but the non o-ring more. they both strech but the non o-ring quicker. the o-ring is more expensive because you have to do less to it. simple as that. '01 400EX: R4 Complete System, K&N Air FIlter, K&N Jet Kit.
Our Supreme Quadra-X Ring Chains,The Ideal OE Replacement. EK's MVXZ Quadra-X Ring chain is the ideal replacement chain for any 600 to 1000cc street bike. Features like lightening holes in the sideplates, large-diameter pins, and friction-reducing Quadra-X Rings help ensure high-performance and from 1 1/2 to 2 times increased wear life when ...
O-ring or X-ring chains should outlast regular chains, stretch less and require fewer adjustments. In the long run o-ring chains can be cheaper. Remember as a chain stretches, it wears out the sprockets faster. Put both bikes on a stand and spin the back wheel after they have been run hard and heated the chains.
O-Ring vs Non-O-Ring chain. The O ring in modern motorcycle chains protect the chain from moisture and dirt – both of which contribute to rapid chain wear. The O-Ring style chains now come with a variety of different shaped O-Rings to provide more protection – The following pictures from RK Excel shows the different shape O-Rings …