Any one ever us a Z-ring chain?

[robfriedenberger]

Well its that time, the PO didn't really do a good job of cleaning or oiling the chain. So its time for a new one, any one ever use a Z-ring chain, I don't ride in the dessert but i figured this one might hold up a little better than the rest? What brands dose every one like ?

http://www.amazon.com/Renthal-C307-Z-Ring-520-Pitch-110-Links/dp/B000KKBVUI/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1399458587&sr=8-8&keywords=520+110+chain

[Atesz792]

DID/RK O-ring is all you need. Z-ring chains of the same quality are more expensive and won't offer much for our 40 RWHP. The O-ring one is rated up to 75HP, that's well enough, spend the rest on fuel or chicks

[burning1]

My experience has been that exotic seals don't make a significant difference in chain life or power loss. Buy a reasonable quality o-ring chain and be done with it. I've had good luck with SunStar; it's not exotic, but it's OEM for a lot of bikes. A good quality chain for a good price.

Small displacement race bikes will sometimes use non-o-ring chains; they are lower friction, which saves a couple of HP. A couple of HP is huge on a small displacement bike like the GS. The downside is that you have to lube them every 20 miles or so, and replace them a few times a year. It's a big enough hassle that I wouldn't recommend it unless you're racing competitively. Even on the track there's something to be said for a bike that just works.

[robfriedenberger]

Yeah I wasn't looking for any performance gains, just better life. It's one I those things that you only replace every other year or so, I don't mind spending extra money now. I'll look into some I-ring chains


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[fetor56]

If your simply looking for longevity consider a Scottoiler.I put one on from new & only top-up the oil every few months.Your supposed to get 5X the normal chain life but if i get 2X i'll be happy.
http://www.scottoiler.com/

[BockinBboy]

You happen to have a pic of the scottoiler on your bike?

- Bboy

[The Buddha]

I have a Q ring DID. I think it may be the best I have ever run on the GS.
Cool.
Buddha.

[fetor56]

You happen to have a pic of the scottoiler on your bike?

- Bboy

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[robfriedenberger]

Thats quite amazing, I didn't know about that!

I'll have see if the budget allows but I really want that now!

[BockinBboy]

I know, right?! I hadn't heard of them till that post lol.  But sounds like a neat idea, and it seems they are pretty effective by the reviews.  Wasn't sure how it would look, but that's a pretty incognito place to mount reservoir. 

Is it hard to fill up being located there?

- Bboy

Edit: Oh, and thanks for those pics!

[fetor56]

I know, right?! I hadn't heard of them till that post lol.  But sounds like a neat idea, and it seems they are pretty effective by the reviews.  Wasn't sure how it would look, but that's a pretty incognito place to mount reservoir. 

Is it hard to fill up being located there?

- Bboy

Edit: Oh, and thanks for those pics!

It's extremely easy to fill.Remove the black rubber top & there is a filler hole underneath.Filler bottle has a flexible plastic tube that simply inserts.I'v heard of ppl using ATF fluid or plain oil as a lubricant to save money,but since the original is relatively cheap & lasts for ages(and is water soluable) i'v stuck with that.
Guaranteed,once u have one installed u won't go back...it's a nice feeling checking your chain & seeing a shiny/thin coating of libricant ALL the time.
Typically,after i did my install i came across this video....it may help.
http://www.gaskrank.tv/tv/motorrad-schule/scottoiler-an-suzuki-gs500-7950.htm