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Sailariel · September 29th, 2008, 01:12 PM

One of the reasons I joined this forum is to catch up on my motorcycle education. When I quit riding in 1982 the technology was quite different. I note that the 2008 Ninja has an O ring chain. I look at catalogs and see X ring chains. What is the difference? Can an X ring chain be used interchangably with an O ring chain or is there a difference in sprockets? What sort of lube should not be used on these chains and how frequently do you lube? I know that this is a lot to lay on you, but this is the first bike I have owned with an electric starter, no kick starter, directionals, tubeless tyres, and wheels you don`t need a spoke wrench for. All is not lost. I still know how to adjust carbs (another reason I bought a non FI bike) I can still replace a clutch, cables,etc. I do plan to get a shop manual for my bike.

September 29th, 2008, 01:12 PM	#1
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Question about chains One of the reasons I joined this forum is to catch up on my motorcycle education. When I quit riding in 1982 the technology was quite different. I note that the 2008 Ninja has an O ring chain. I look at catalogs and see X ring chains. What is the difference? Can an X ring chain be used interchangably with an O ring chain or is there a difference in sprockets? What sort of lube should not be used on these chains and how frequently do you lube? I know that this is a lot to lay on you, but this is the first bike I have owned with an electric starter, no kick starter, directionals, tubeless tyres, and wheels you don`t need a spoke wrench for. All is not lost. I still know how to adjust carbs (another reason I bought a non FI bike) I can still replace a clutch, cables,etc. I do plan to get a shop manual for my bike.