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Originally Posted by travelingaaron
.... I like the idea of going with higher quality, lighter materials in the drivetrain to reduce loss between engine and tire. I am looking into a better quality chain with out o-rings and a chain oiler to keep everything smooth as well as lightening it up even more......
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I second your opinion on using a non-oring chain for final drive.
I just purchased a new 2012 CBR250 which has an oring chain, and I would estimate that the rolling resistance of that chain is about 3 times higher than a similar sized chain on the old 500 Interceptor.
Road example: with the Interceptor, I can shut off the engine about 1/8 mile before the parking lot at work and still slightly increase my speed while going down a 1% grade. On the CBR, I almost loose too much speed to the point where I have to start the engine just to make the same parking lot. Big difference.
The speed down the hill is only 20 mph, so air drag is not much of a factor, but the difference in chains is.
Jim.