KMC 428UO Drive Chain Update

[SpudRider]

I love my KMC 428UO drive chain. :)

http://www.oemcycle.com/Item/product/900269983

The KMC drive chain has very little friction from the O-rings. I really enjoy not needing to constantly adjust the drive chain. ;)

In the springtime and fall, I encounter a lot of mud while riding off road. The drive chain takes a lot of punishment riding in these conditions.

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq146/spudrider/Mud%20Photos/LastKinportInmanAndy183.jpg (http://s442.photobucket.com/user/spudrider/media/Mud%20Photos/LastKinportInmanAndy183.jpg.html)


About a week ago my Zong's swingarm collected so much mud it locked up my rear wheel! I had to stop three times to clean the goop out of the swingarm before I could continue my ride. :wtf:

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq146/spudrider/Mud%20Photos/ElkCityandMalad065_zps71dda401.jpg (http://s442.photobucket.com/user/spudrider/media/Mud%20Photos/ElkCityandMalad065_zps71dda401.jpg.html)

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http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq146/spudrider/Mud%20Photos/ElkCityandMalad078_zps1c2735dd.jpg (http://s442.photobucket.com/user/spudrider/media/Mud%20Photos/ElkCityandMalad078_zps1c2735dd.jpg.html)

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq146/spudrider/Mud%20Photos/ElkCityandMalad080_zps76b0bdf5.jpg (http://s442.photobucket.com/user/spudrider/media/Mud%20Photos/ElkCityandMalad080_zps76b0bdf5.jpg.html)

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I enjoy the reduced maintenance required for the O-ring drive chains while riding in these harsh conditions. :)

[FastDoc]

Grow potatos in that fine Idaho swingarm soil!

[SpudRider]

The U.S. Forest Service just called me. They want their trail back. ;)

[FastDoc]

Lol!

[culcune]

Nowadays, you can't really joke about anything to do with the federal government, they probably really do want their trail back!

I am glad to read that this chain has given you good service. It is reasonably priced, too! The less work to do with the bike, the more time to ride.

[Weldangrind]

Great pics, Spud. What is your process for cleaning your bike? I know that you don't use a pressure washer, but I also know that a garden hose alone won't do the job where I live.

Is $35.94 the best price you've seen for an o-ring chain?

[SpudRider]

Great pics, Spud. What is your process for cleaning your bike? I know that you don't use a pressure washer, but I also know that a garden hose alone won't do the job where I live.

Is $35.94 the best price you've seen for an o-ring chain?
I use a garden hose to clean my bikes, Weld. I guess I am fortunate to have enough water pressure to do the job. :tup:

This is the best price I have found for a quality, O-ring drive chain with good tensile strength. :tup:

[Pliskin]

The U.S. Forest Service just called me. They want their trail back. ;) :lmao: You must be an expert Spud when it comes to mud. I avoid it at all cost. Great pics too. :tup:

[culcune]

Allright, Spud...give us the lowdown on this chain. I was just stranded the other day due to...a broken chain. Got a replacement and changed the front sprocket to a 15 tooth while I had the side cover off (the 40 rear/15 front combo is by far the best, yet-probably should have kept the 17 t front and found a 48 rear from the get go).

Are these available in other sizes? Or can they be cut as easy as a 'common' chain? Seems worth the $42 if it lasts longer and doesn't require playing with the rear wheel every few weeks.

[SpudRider]

Allright, Spud...give us the lowdown on this chain. I was just stranded the other day due to...a broken chain. Got a replacement and changed the front sprocket to a 15 tooth while I had the side cover off (the 40 rear/15 front combo is by far the best, yet-probably should have kept the 17 t front and found a 48 rear from the get go).

Are these available in other sizes? Or can they be cut as easy as a 'common' chain? Seems worth the $42 if it lasts longer and doesn't require playing with the rear wheel every few weeks.
The KMC 428UO is a great drive chain, and the current price is only $35.94 at OEMCycle. :) This chain is sold with 132 links, but it is easily broken to a shorter length. ;)