2004 honda cr250 oring chain pleace help

robonfire · 06-29-2007, 09:07 AM

Hi if anyone can help i would appreciate im going to replace chain on my 2004 cr250 for oring chain the person i bought the bike off told me that there is not enough clearance between the front sproket and the casing for an oring chain is this right? thanks rob

tigmaster · 06-29-2007, 09:33 AM

o-ring chain usually will not have a problem with clearing the side of the case. just look and see how much room you have between the chain now and the side of the case. if it is more than 1/4 inch u are fine. if u are worried about the case saver for some reason which you shouldnt be, u can buy thinner ones or u can grind them out yourself. u do realize the power loss with an o-ring chain right?

Wopstar · 06-29-2007, 09:34 AM

That may be true. On some bikes they did not allow enough clearance. My recommendation would be to re-gear it if you are really wanting the o-ring chain. (you technically should change sprockets when you change the chain anyway) or just go for a quality standard chain (D.I.D. Gold or equivilant)

tigmaster · 06-29-2007, 09:36 AM

ya i would suggest a renthal r1 works chain or d.i.d. i have an r1 and it definately is nice and loose making sure i dont loose any of that precious hp.

Wopstar · 06-29-2007, 09:42 AM

Never heard of an o-ring chain losing hp? School me please tig.

tigmaster · 06-29-2007, 09:49 AM

well think about how loose a roller chain is, how u can just whip it around. now with an o-ring think about how it is all tight and somewhat stiff. thats power loss for you right there, not a huge amount but u do lose power. thats why sx bikes and others dont have them. any friction equals power loss and therefore is avoided by me

Wopstar · 06-29-2007, 09:55 AM

Guess it depends on if you wnat the added power or the added durability of the o-ring. I like the longevity and minimal maintenance of the o-ring. I guess having 3 kids and a wife I like to make things as simple and cheap as possible on myself!!

JThompson · 06-30-2007, 01:01 AM

The power loss really is not much. I am a strong supporter of the longevity of the oring chains. Never had a problem like this before though...

tigmaster · 06-30-2007, 06:56 AM

ya even i considered to buy one and im all for minimal power loss. my friend has one and they are def nice.

robonfire · 07-02-2007, 09:05 AM

went out and bought DID oring chain. The diffrence between oring and non oring is hardly anything. The man at shop said if i went for a cheap make then there may be more diffrence. thanks for your help.

06-29-2007, 09:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
robonfire C Rider Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 33 iTrader: (0)	2004 honda cr250 oring chain pleace help Hi if anyone can help i would appreciate im going to replace chain on my 2004 cr250 for oring chain the person i bought the bike off told me that there is not enough clearance between the front sproket and the casing for an oring chain is this right? thanks rob

06-29-2007, 09:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,659 iTrader: (1)	o-ring chain usually will not have a problem with clearing the side of the case. just look and see how much room you have between the chain now and the side of the case. if it is more than 1/4 inch u are fine. if u are worried about the case saver for some reason which you shouldnt be, u can buy thinner ones or u can grind them out yourself. u do realize the power loss with an o-ring chain right? __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

06-29-2007, 09:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
Wopstar A Rider Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake Havasu Arizona Posts: 963 iTrader: (0)	That may be true. On some bikes they did not allow enough clearance. My recommendation would be to re-gear it if you are really wanting the o-ring chain. (you technically should change sprockets when you change the chain anyway) or just go for a quality standard chain (D.I.D. Gold or equivilant) __________________ '98 YZ400F: Pro Tapers, Billet Triple Clamps, 4gal. Desert Tank, Custom Seat.

06-29-2007, 09:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,659 iTrader: (1)	ya i would suggest a renthal r1 works chain or d.i.d. i have an r1 and it definately is nice and loose making sure i dont loose any of that precious hp. __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

06-29-2007, 09:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
Wopstar A Rider Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake Havasu Arizona Posts: 963 iTrader: (0)	Never heard of an o-ring chain losing hp? School me please tig. __________________ '98 YZ400F: Pro Tapers, Billet Triple Clamps, 4gal. Desert Tank, Custom Seat.

06-29-2007, 09:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,659 iTrader: (1)	well think about how loose a roller chain is, how u can just whip it around. now with an o-ring think about how it is all tight and somewhat stiff. thats power loss for you right there, not a huge amount but u do lose power. thats why sx bikes and others dont have them. any friction equals power loss and therefore is avoided by me __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

06-29-2007, 09:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
Wopstar A Rider Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake Havasu Arizona Posts: 963 iTrader: (0)	Guess it depends on if you wnat the added power or the added durability of the o-ring. I like the longevity and minimal maintenance of the o-ring. I guess having 3 kids and a wife I like to make things as simple and cheap as possible on myself!! __________________ '98 YZ400F: Pro Tapers, Billet Triple Clamps, 4gal. Desert Tank, Custom Seat.

06-30-2007, 01:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
JThompson Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bellingham WA Posts: 5,156 iTrader: (6)	The power loss really is not much. I am a strong supporter of the longevity of the oring chains. Never had a problem like this before though... __________________ Tired of ads? Become a member for an almost ad free site! Also we give away monthly prizes just for posting! Register today! Looking for places to ride! Want to review a riding area? Check them out! PRE-ORDER MOTOTIPS Stickers now. Help keep mototips running! Get your order in today! Buy NOW! Special Discounts for members only! Check out our new discount forum for retailers offering to help you save money! Mototips Discounts

06-30-2007, 06:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,659 iTrader: (1)	ya even i considered to buy one and im all for minimal power loss. my friend has one and they are def nice. __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

07-02-2007, 09:05 AM	#10 (permalink)
robonfire C Rider Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 33 iTrader: (0)	went out and bought DID oring chain. The diffrence between oring and non oring is hardly anything. The man at shop said if i went for a cheap make then there may be more diffrence. thanks for your help.

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