Motorcycle Chains and LSR

[Warp12]

I've noticed that many drag racer use a non o-ring type drive chain. Presumably for less frictional losses.

Would this be a worthwhile change for LSR? (I need a new chain anyway)

Thanks!

Shane

[Seldom Seen Slim]

Yes.  Your chain will be pretty well crudded-up by the end of a season, anyway, and since O-ring costs more -- and O-ring has more drag -- buy less expensive chain, clean it well after events (water, then solvent, then lube it well), and plan to replace it at the end of the season.

[Warp12]

Thanks for the input. I am not sure that I will make it the salt this year. But TX and Maxton, for certain.

Would you say that combining a non o-ring chain with ceramic bearings could make a difference in speed potential? I know it would likely be very small, but things do add up....

[LJB]

i know a FT that put an anti-friction coating on everymoving part (from motor to chain to wheel bearings) of an RM85 and picked up 1.5 HP and 2 ft lbs of TQ... does not sound like much until you realize that is about a 7.5% gain over stock... your mileage may vary.

[1212FBGS]

ceramic bearings Yes! call Dave at world wide bearings. DR chain "NO" They have failed horrably on all my machines.

[Loose Goose-Terry#1]

  It don't matter how well you clean your chain. IT WILL RUST UP!!!! Everything rusts at b'ville, even WOOD rusts!  

If you decide to clean your chain with the HOPES to reause it, keep it submerged in a bucket of oil. That might retard the rusting a little.

Best bet. Buy cheep chains, then throw them away after the event is over, providing they don't rust up before the end of said event.

Terry

[JackD]

SELL THE BIKE QUICK.