Tired of constantly having my chain expand, especially now that I've gone 143cc.
Any recommendations on a chain that doesn't stretch? I'm on stock gearing and would prefer to keep it that way. I also like the same style of chain link that's on the Grom as it is easy to install.
That's strange I have the 143cc and haven't noticed anything different with the chain. All chains stretch but it shouldn't be all the time that you are having to adjust the chain. Maybe get a good RK chain. Also I bought some aftermarket chain adjusters from Steady garage that are a lot better than the stock ones. Maybe that's what's happening to you, it's just moving not stretching possibly.
You can certainly use higher quality chains, that’s will stretch less, but if you’re continually adjusting it, I’d bet you’re setting it too tight in the first place, which increases stretching drastically...
The highest listed tensile strength I could find is the RK GB420MXZ4. If you make near stock power and don't clutch up wheelies all the time a good sealed chain might be better. If you're stretching the limits of what a 420 chain can handle you want maximum tensile strength.
When I made my recommendation of the Pro Taper chain, I based my findings on the 520 chain I use on my MX machines. So I threw a Pro Taper chain on the Grom without a through check on what is out there. I just automatically thought that the 420 offering would be "zoot capri" like the 520. I see both Pro Taper & RK MXZ4 series both have 8K TS for the 520. My next chain in the 420 pitch will be the MXZ4.
Although, on the RK website, it clearly states that this chain is not for street use. I will use it anyway on my relatively "slow" Grom.
Any ring is better than no ring. I prefer old school O rings myself.
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