Brand new chain is now stiff / ceased

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Greg36

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#1
I have three go kart with 6.5 Predator engines just regular karts. I went to tractor supply and got new #40 chain and installed it on all three. After two days of riding the chain on all three is stiff and seized I can make zigzags with the chain and it will hold still? Did I just buy cheap chain from tractor supply or am I missing something? Thank you
 
danford1

danford1

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#2
Cheap chain.
RLV makes good strong chain, either Gold on Black or Gold on Gold Xtreme chain. Costs more of course but is worth it.
JMO Danford1
 
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SAT

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#5
D.I.D. Racing offers great chain as well. No #40 chain though. Maybe new sprockets and any recommended brand #420 chain? Our predator powered rat rod mini runs #420 just fine.
 
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Mariah

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#6
My thoughts are to use the best quality chain available, it may save you from the miserable task of pushing your bike out of the woods to get home. Last year I put a cheap chain on one of my bikes and the side plate split with only 15 minutes of use.
 
65ShelbyClone

65ShelbyClone

Well-Known Member
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#8
Chain strength isn't the issue here, binding is.

Greg36 said:
I have three go kart with 6.5 Predator engines just regular karts. I went to tractor supply and got new #40 chain and installed it on all three. After two days of riding the chain on all three is stiff and seized I can make zigzags with the chain and it will hold still? Did I just buy cheap chain from tractor supply or am I missing something? Thank you
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Did the chain move freely when you installed it?
Did you put chain lube or oil or anything on it first? I have a few packs of TS chain and it's not very oily.
Have you been running offroad?
Has the chain gotten wet?
Has your mail been getting misrouted?
 
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