Chain for Zong in Aust.

[Pliskin]

After adjusting snail adjusters, I steel couldn't achieve the desired result. After thinking of what to do i decided to cut that piece of plastic.

I can tell you that after new chain and sprockets Zong feels like a new bike. It's so much fun and smoother to ride.
The response from throttle to rear wheel is immediate. What a difference.


This is the ride from that day


We had few days of sunshine and unusually warm weather for this time of year.

[SpudRider]

Thanks for the update, Pliskin. I'm glad you are enjoying some nice weather. Also, thanks for posting the nice photographs from Oz.

Some people think an O-ring drive chain has more resistance than a conventional drive chain. :roll: The KMC 428UO has very little resistance, and transfers the power very efficiently to the rear wheel. In fact, the KMC 428UO drive chain probably has much less resistance than a dirty, conventional drive chain.

Spud

[Pliskin]

Thank you Spud and other Forum members who helped me out. I am glad I asked for an advice.

[SpudRider]

Your're welcome. I am always glad to help a fellow Zongite.

Now that you have installed an O-ring drive chain, you will spend much less time adjusting and lubricating the chain. The main maintenance task is to keep the O-rings supple, so they will remain in good condition to keep the grease around the pins inside the chain. I use WD-40 to clean dirt from the O-rings, and to displace water from the drive chain after washing the bike. Occasionally I will lubricate the O-rings with some 90W gear oil.

Do you like the gold chain links? Incidentally, I discovered OEMCycle will ship internationally.

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=...&id=1618768836

I quote from the link above.

"International orders:
We ship internationally via the United States Postal Service Priority Mail.
We cannot be responsible for packages once the tracking shows they left the USA. However, we will assist in any way possible if needed. Orders shipped outside the U.S. may be subject to duties or customs charges. Customer is responsible for any duties or customs charges imposed."

Spud

[Pliskin]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Occasionally I will lubricate the O-rings with some 90W gear oil. :wink:

I always used ordinary oil but it collects a lot of dust. What brand is this 90W gear oil that you use? Is this the main oil you use for lubricating chain or do you use something else as well?

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Do you like the gold chain links? :wink: Incidentally, I discovered OEMCycle will ship internationally.

Can't stop looking at it. What's so cool is that sprocket is the same colour. Yes they do.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Pliskin

I always used ordinary oil but it collects a lot of dust. What brand is this 90W gear oil that you use? Is this the main oil you use for lubricating chain or do you use something else as well?

Can't stop looking at it. What's so cool is that sprocket is the same colour. Yes they do.

I use this gear oil to lubricate my drive chains. It even comes in a handy dispenser!

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Super-Tech...-1-Qt/16913697

You can also use SAE 30 bar and chain oil.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Super-Tech...-1-Qt/16913789

These oils are inexpensive, and do a good job. However, I use the gear oil sparingly, and infrequently. I primarily keep the O-rings clean, and supple, using WD-40.

Spud

[Pliskin]

Thanks Spud for the links. I will check what they have in local stores.

Originally Posted by SpudRider

However, I use the gear oil sparingly, and infrequently.

This is where i was making a mistake. Adding too much and too frequently.

[SpudRider]

You're welcome. Some people use chain wax to lubricate their drive chains. I used to put DuPont Telfon Multi-Purpose Lubricant on my drive chains.

http://www2.dupont.com/Consumer_Lubr...ubricants.html
http://www.webbikeworld.com/t2/motor...chain-lube.htm

However, you don't really need to lubricate an O-ring drive chain. The O-rings seal lubricant around the pins inside the bushings. When the O-rings deteriorate, the grease escapes from the chain, and the chain begins to stretch as the pins grind down inside the bushings. The main maintenance task is to keep the O-rings clean, and supple. Therefore, I use WD-40 and a paper towel to clean the O-rings, and disperse water to prevent rust after washing the bike. Every once in a while I will apply some 90W gear oil to further rejuvenate the O-rings.

My maintenance method is simple, inexpensive, and effective. I am sure you are going to enjoy the reduced maintenance, and the low rolling resistance of your KMC 428UO drive chain.

Spud