bad chain

[chainsaw]

Hi, Is there a #35 chain thats better than others? Mine seem to twist after a few rides, even after getting new chain, lubing it ect. the sprockets seem true with no wobble or play in the chain until its ridden for a while. Thanks.

 

[Strigoi]

i'm using the #35 RLV Extreme Chain Gold on Black from BMIkarts.com.

i haven't had any issues since switching to it. you'll probably need to get 2 packs of it.

 

[waynelass]

there are a lot of different chain on the market ,best to buy us made , stay away from imported crap,china :thumbsup:

 

[george3]

what kind of chain? where did you get it.

 

[L.B.ange.]

is your motor and sprocket lined up right?
or maybe itsjust a weak chain, i got me a chain from a mower shop, and i'm debating on even tryin to put it on.


whats the price on them RLV chains strigoi

 

[george3]

I have some of the chain that cost about 10.00 for 5ft on ebay have not tried it yet. will I have a problem with it? lets see some imput on this issue. this is a very important issue.

 

[Strigoi]

whats the price on them RLV chains strigoi

it's $11 for 106 links. i needed just a bit over that for my bike. it's also pre-stretched which is nice.

106 Links of Xtreme Chain. Xtreme Chain is 10% lighter than the leading imported chain. This weight reduction equals less rolling resistance and faster acceleration. Has a tensile strenghth in excess of 2.300 psi. Pre-lubricated and pre-stretched.

i was running cheap "buy it 10' at a time stuff" and it was always breaking or getting thrown. i switched to this stuff and it's been fine since. hmy:


i really feel that running good quality chain is worth it. it's not worth saving $10 over.

 

[george3]

where did you get that 11.00 chain strigoi from stevbmi ?

 

[Strigoi]

i got it from their website. BMI Karts and Supplies - Home

i don't know if they'll have it on ebay for cheaper or not.

 

[chainsaw]

what kind of chain? where did you get it.

I was running the cheap stuff , I think from go Kart Galaxy. Guess it's time to step up to the better stuff. Thanks for the replys .

 

[george3]

how did that cheap stuff from galaxy work out? what were you running it on?

 

[george3]

can you get the good chain xtreme or equivlent in #35, in a 10' or longer for a good price?

 

[chainsaw]

how did that cheap stuff from galaxy work out? what were you running it on?

Not good at all. Its on a ks hornet with a 6.5 clone, the chain twists after 15 min. or so of riding, every thing is in line, far as I can tell.

 

[Strigoi]

can you get the good chain xtreme or equivlent in #35, in a 10' or longer for a good price?

not that i've seen. if you don't want to spend the money buy some cheap chain instead.

 

[george3]

will I have this problem as well? I bought two comet clutches they came with 5' chain ea. havent rode the bikes yet. dont know how the chain will work out. I am thinking your back wheel is loose, moveing. this chain cant be that cheap of quality could it?

 

[Strigoi]

i don't know, try it and see what happens.

mine would throw the chain even when everything was lined up.

 

[george3]

how much hp on bike? I think I will put these chains on the taco 22 and the bird that I will be selling. also thes bikes you guys are talking about do they have jack shafts? I think with a jack shaft maybe less problems, shorter chain. the 22 and the bird both no jack shaft bikes. but nice looking.

 

[Strigoi]

i had problem with a stock 5.5 clone.

cheap chain is well... cheap. that's why people say not to run the chinese made stuff because it causes problems.

 

[L.B.ange.]

it's $11 for 106 links. i needed just a bit over that for my bike. it's also pre-stretched which is nice.






i was running cheap "buy it 10' at a time stuff" and it was always breaking or getting thrown. i switched to this stuff and it's been fine since. hmy:


i really feel that running good quality chain is worth it. it's not worth saving $10 over.

damm thats not bad i payed 15 bucks for about 3 and a half fet of chain from a mower shop.

wish i would of waited and did some research.
i don't think the chain i have will hold up very long.

thanks for the good info
i will look into a rlv chain