InstantForum.NET v4.1.4MaineDirtbikes.com Forumshttp://mainedirtbikes.com/newforums/do-not-reply@mainedirtbikes.comSun, 23 Nov 2008 09:45:15 GMT20http://mainedirtbikes.com/newforums/Topic2739-8-1.aspxDID gold chains last a long time and add 3hpSun, 04 May 2008 17:59:00 GMTmx207 billyhttp://mainedirtbikes.com/newforums/Topic2739-8-1.aspxRenthal 520 gold... non o-ring. ive had it on since the spring of '07. i think the best wayt o get your dollat outta it.. is to keep it clean... check the tension every ride.. and spray alittle lube on it when its warm.. like after a 2 lap practiceSun, 04 May 2008 08:31:32 GMTRM25042http://mainedirtbikes.com/newforums/Topic2739-8-1.aspxWhen are u guys oiling your chain? Are you running an O-ring? Stock? If your keeping track of the cost per hour you have way to much time on your hands (just kiddin). I figured about 30-35 an hour for my yamaha. I do all the maint. myself, its not hired out, with parts at cost. Not cheap!Sat, 03 May 2008 23:10:27 GMTstrokerhttp://mainedirtbikes.com/newforums/Topic2739-8-1.aspxprimary drive chains r heavy n slap a little hard but i run um. not my first choice but they wear good and are inexpensive.Sat, 03 May 2008 20:10:53 GMTironmanhttp://mainedirtbikes.com/newforums/Topic2739-8-1.aspxregina 135 rx3 goldThu, 27 Mar 2008 20:47:48 GMTdodirehttp://mainedirtbikes.com/newforums/Topic2739-8-1.aspx"Primary Drive" is the Rocky Mountain MC mailorder chain. They have a bunch of stuff that they makeFri, 18 May 2007 20:45:24 GMTyamahamx684http://mainedirtbikes.com/newforums/Topic2739-8-1.aspxWhat is 'Primary' drive chain is that a brand? Fri, 18 May 2007 09:10:00 GMTPat P Diddyhttp://mainedirtbikes.com/newforums/Topic2739-8-1.aspxbelieve it or not, the Primary drive chains are very good for the money, i ran one for the entire spring series last year, in my opinion, very good for the $Thu, 17 May 2007 20:40:40 GMTyamahamx684http://mainedirtbikes.com/newforums/Topic2739-8-1.aspxSunline chain and sprockets and chain those lasted me more than 20 hours of riding maybe more and it was some hard riding and they had some wear but not alot.Thu, 17 May 2007 15:16:57 GMTMotoX749http://mainedirtbikes.com/newforums/Topic2739-8-1.aspx$40 an hour!! I didn't want to know that!!! Better make it count everytime we start them up!! BTW, I ran a DID Gold Chain with Tag sprokets last year, and they lasted all year. Don't know how many hours, but I rode at least twice a week.Wed, 16 May 2007 20:42:37 GMTasmx102http://mainedirtbikes.com/newforums/Topic2739-8-1.aspxI think if you tracked the hours on your parts you would be shocked. I've figured out it costs approximately $40 per hour to run my 450 and that's with squeezing the most hours as possible out of my parts... this doesn't include unexpected damage due to crashes...this includes normal maintenance; everything from gas, oil, tires, clutches, top end replacements, valve adjustments, etc etc based on actual usage and life expectancy. That's what they should publish in motocross magazines but of course they probably don't want people to know how much they are really spending on motocross.Wed, 16 May 2007 19:41:20 GMTPat P Diddyhttp://mainedirtbikes.com/newforums/Topic2739-8-1.aspxThe best chain for your dollar in my opinion is the regina. Renthal, all you are paying for is the name.</P><P>And also, people do not track parts life expectancy like you do.:)Thu, 10 May 2007 21:22:22 GMTmbp189http://mainedirtbikes.com/newforums/Topic2739-8-1.aspxThat's a brand? How much? I guess let me know how it looks after 14 hours.Thu, 10 May 2007 11:19:04 GMTPat P Diddyhttp://mainedirtbikes.com/newforums/Topic2739-8-1.aspxI have ironman, and have 5 hrs on them and it hasn't really begun to show wear yet.. Its a 5 hard beating hours as well..Wed, 09 May 2007 20:21:46 GMTMADracing926http://mainedirtbikes.com/newforums/Topic2739-8-1.aspxCan somebody recommend a chain that is the best buy for the dollar based on some scientific fact (ie: not just your favorite brand but which chain costs the least money but lasts the most hours). For example I average 13.08 hours for my renthal chains and they cost $69 so that ends up being $5.28 per hour of operation. At one point I had tested an RK chain and was able to get 33% more life out of it but can't remember how much I paid for it. Does anybody else track life expectancy of parts like I do?Wed, 09 May 2007 14:30:34 GMTPat P Diddy