Thread: O-RIng Chain FUBAR?

a chain that has been sitting for 6 years without proper lubrication which would explain the rust can be considered trash. don't run it that way unless you are prepared to face possible consequences.

The problem is that the chain has sat for quite a while (4-6 years) and the O-Rings have degraded. The chain is a little rusty and the O-Rings are cracked in some spots. The chain can probably be revived, but I obviously can't fix O-Rings. I don't plan on running it in the dirt so, should I just revive the chain and let the O-Rings do what they will? I don't really want to buy new f/r sprockets. Thanks.

I would buck up. When the o-rings start to go the sprockets are going to go quickly. My 2c

i'd be more worried about the chain breaking and taking out a case than the price of new sprockets.

Honestly... Buy a $49.00 "Primary Drive Co." chain from Rocky Mountain and save your bike and maybe yourself. Don't risk it. Taking a leather ride 100' feet down the pavement sux. Especially, when you can prevent it.