#40 is actually 425 chain, but harder to find... but it all works just fine, just a little side to side slop.
I'll juust use this for now, change it if I need it. On Tue, May 6, 2008 at 3:27 PM, Garret Maki <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I run a roller chain and it is very quit. I think it did get a bit > quieter after the first 50 miles or so. I'm doubtfully of a significant > (6dB) difference changing to an o-ring chain. The main advantage of o-ring > is holding the grease in for 20k-30k mile chain life. I don't think there > is an EM out there with enough miles on it to have worn out a roller chain > if it has been oiled. Personally I'll stand by the roller chain for an EM. > Lubricated it also has *slightly* less drag. #40 ansi chain and motorcycle > 420 and 428 all use 1/2" pitch, only the width is slightly different. I > think ansi is the most narrow, so no problem using a motorcycle o-ring chain > on a #40 sprocket. Do a websearch and you can find the width numbers. > I am using a #40 front, #40 chain and "428" rear sprocket and no signs of > wear, but its only been 1.5k miles. > Garret > > > *Andrew Wowk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>* wrote: > > Travis, > you mention using an o-ring chain to quiet things down. I'm curious if > these are available for a standard #40 chain? I'm also using a machine chain > which seems to work fine. The noise generated might actually be good for > safety. The bike has a shock absorber in the wheel coupled to the rear > sprocket which probably helps some with the pulsations created by the driven > sprocket. > > > ------------------------------ > Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it > now.<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=51733/*http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ> > -- Travis Gintz 1986 Honda VFR DC conversion Http://blog.evfr.net/
