Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10.1 Fluke 1/4/84; site fluke.UUCP Path: utzoo!linus!decvax!ucbvax!ucbcad!tektronix!uw-beaver!ssc-vax!fluke!marauder From: marauder@fluke.UUCP Newsgroups: net.cycle Subject: Re: Nylon sprockets Message-ID: <1393@vax4.fluke.UUCP> Date: Mon, 20-Feb-84 17:24:16 EST Article-I.D.: vax4.1393 Posted: Mon Feb 20 17:24:16 1984 Date-Received: Sat, 25-Feb-84 03:52:31 EST Organization: John Fluke Mfg. Co., Everett, WA Lines: 25 Date: Mon, 20 Feb 84 12:31:36 pst From: marauder (Bill Landsborough) To: hou2h!an Subject: Re: Nylon sprockets References: <287@hou2h.UUCP> Nylon sprockets work well if you maintain your chain and countersprocket meticulously. You didn't mention whether its for a dirt or street motorcycle but they do work well for both. I would be hesitant to run a nylon sprocket on a street bike larger than a 650 cc displacement. I have never run one myself but a close friend did on a Honda CR 250 dirt bike. He maintained it "fairly" well and chewed all the teeth off the sprocket. As for a "self lubricating" O-ring chain they do work well but it is still smart to spray O-ring compatible chain lubricant on it every 500 miles or so for a street bike and less for dirt. The O-ring seals lubricant inside the rollers which is great but dry metal to dry O-ring will wear out the O-ring. Hope this helped... Is it springtime yet??? BILL LANDSBOROUGH