Recently, I removed the chain from my bike and for the first time, i got a good look at what an o-ring actually looks like. They are not nearly as thin as what I thought they were. I can see that they do wear or flatten on the surfaces that press between the insides of the plates. This seems to cause a very thin edge to squeeze away from each side of the oring. I have seen these ulta-thin black bristle looking things coming out of my chain and determined that they were broken orings. Not a problem, just a little o-ring ware. If you see a black thing that is over 1/32" thick sticking out that would be the whole o-ring busted.

Oh well. It was about time I changed that thing anyway. I can't seem wear my parts out unless i imagine they are worn out. LOL

* Last updated by: Rook on 1/16/2011 @ 1:32 PM *

Rook I just installed a new X ring and sprockets....I went with a Renthal 17T light weight front and a Vortex 42 Rear. I bought a Motion Pro chain breaker and riveter. It was the first time I had ever installed a rivet type master link. There was a great Motion Pro video on You-Tube showing how to do it. It was a breeze with the right tools...

45T vortex rear and 17T stock front here. Got an EK x ring chain and the EK chain tool.

"I can't seem to wear my parts out unless I imagine they are worn out"....LOL...hmmmm....shall I second yer imagination....THEY ARE WORN OUT my Bro!(more vids please!)

I'm sure I can come up with some footage of some crazy mofo doing fun stuff on somebodie's dark ZX-14. Not mine of course. Those days are long gone. wink, wink.

* Last updated by: Rook on 1/16/2011 @ 6:44 PM *

I am thinking about canceling my order on the OEM countershaft sprocket. I would def go with the Zephyr rubber damper if I was going to a 16T sprocket but being that I'm sticking to 17T, I might as well try something new.

RENTHAL 17T

Somefun--you notice any whiney noise from your Renthal?

How did the Renthal feel in weight compared to the OEM counter shaft sprocket?

Why not a Vortex countershaft sprocket for You?

I'm diggin' this one. Supersprox

* Last updated by: Rook on 1/16/2011 @ 10:50 PM *

Rook I haven’t tried it yet but the weight difference was quite a bit less than the stock front for sure. The Rethal stuff is top notch and I just wanted to give their front a try....

The stock front seems quite heavy for such a small part. I like the look of the Supersprox because it has the recessed area and lightening holes.