Whats an O-ring drive chain?
An O-ring drive chain is more durable drive chain and is therefor a bit more expensive. Most ATV come with an O-ring drive chain. Look for the O-rings on you ATV’s drive chain. (*) Inside an O-ring drive chain there are small rubber O-rings filled with grease. The grease inside the O-rings avoids dust and water from entering. This is what sets the chain apart from a regular chain and is why this chain needs another method of cleaning as well as another type of grease, compared to a regular chain. (*) (top view of O-ring drive chain) Cleaning O-ring drive chain: Before greasing it in, clean it with a regular brush. a. Wipe the drive chain with a clean cloth. b. Put the drive chain in kerosene and remove any remaining dirt with a not-coarse brush. (*) c. Remove the drive chain from the kerosene and completely dry it. (*)(remove dirt with not-coarse brush & kerosine) Never use high-pressure water or air, steam, gasoline, certain solvents (e.g., benzine), or a coarse brush to clean the dri
