EK Drag Racing Chain

[phastasphuck]

I'm setting my 08 Busa up to play a lil at the strip on the weekends but also be streetable. Stretching it 6in. and lowering it 1.5". Anyways I bought a 150 link EK DRZ 2 Drag Chain to accommodate the stretch. (Got a good deal on it) When I pulled it out of the box I noticed it had no o-rings, included a clip master link, and the box states off-road use only -not intended for street. I need some advice from some of you vets, 1. Will it be okay for me to put street miles on this chain since it has no o-rings and states for off-road use only? 2. Clip master link okay or should I get a rivit link? Clip just seems kinda risky... I'm hoping some of you have used this chain b/c I think its pretty popular, just concerned about whether or not I screwed up buying this chain to use for street/strip. Thanks!

[kml666]

I'm setting my 08 Busa up to play a lil at the strip on the weekends but also be streetable. Stretching it 6in. and lowering it 1.5". Anyways I bought a 150 link EK DRZ 2 Drag Chain to accommodate the stretch. (Got a good deal on it) When I pulled it out of the box I noticed it had no o-rings, included a clip master link, and the box states off-road use only -not intended for street. I need some advice from some of you vets, 1. Will it be okay for me to put street miles on this chain since it has no o-rings and states for off-road use only? 2. Clip master link okay or should I get a rivit link? Clip just seems kinda risky... I'm hoping some of you have used this chain b/c I think its pretty popular, just concerned about whether or not I screwed up buying this chain to use for street/strip. Thanks!

I'd use a rivit link.
As to O-rings, twas not that long ago that no street bike chains had O-rings. O-rings are more of a maintenance free convenience than a safety issue, assuming of course, it's well lubed. If you were to ride any distance without frequent lubrication it could be a safety issue. Though a non O-ring chain will require a LOT more mainrence to achieve any longevity out of it on the street. The non o-ring chain will give you a HP OR two from the reduction in friction, which could be a plus if you are racing.

cheers
ken

[phastasphuck]

Ken,
Thanks. I really appreciate your feedback, you're exactly right. I got impatient and started to do some research after posting up and realized just what you stated. I will keep it lubed and get myself a rivit link. :oh yeah:

[kml666]

Post up some pics when ya get 'er done!

cheers
ken

[phastasphuck]

Will do, I plan on getting started Monday after I get off work this weekend, so I should be able to get some up hopefully next week.

[phastasphuck]

Here's a few I snapped when I finished, she's naked, but i didn't have time to put her clothes back on it was sprinkling outside and dusting pollen all at the same time here in MS. Will post up some more of the finished product later. Thanks Lee for the extensions and brake line. I was very happy with the way everything came together.:ozzy_head_bang:

[phastasphuck]

And oh yea, Ken if you are still wondering the front sprocket nut size is 36mm the same as the rear axle nut. Just read where you asked in another post, I had to pick one up to put the new sprocket on.

[Biker-Boy]

That's very nice :thumbs up:
But would you please tell me what are the stock sizes for the front and rear sprockets (how many teeth) ?
and what is the difference between O, Z and X rings chains?
Thanx

[phastasphuck]

Thanks! Stock front sprocket is 18 and rear is 43. As far as rings go I'm no expert, but I think that the only difference between an O ring chain and an X ring chain is the shape of the sealing ring. O rings are just like any O ring you've ever seen--a cross sectional shape that is circular. An X ring has a cross section that looks like an X. Z ring like a Z. The X provides two sealing surfaces instead of one.

X ring chains typically seal as good or better than O rings and create less friction as they articulate. X ring and Z ring chains are typically more expensive but many say they stretch less and have longer life because of the greater protection.

[LeeY8s]

looks good dude! no problem man. come to byram one tuesday night and find me! im trying to go tomorrow!

[LeeY8s]

and i had a rk x ring chain on it when i had that stuff. we've ran them on faster bikes and never broke one