Any1 Put an O-Ring Chain on their 250X?

[FreeStyleMx]

I was wondering if you can put a O-Ring chain on the 250x.

I hear you need some sort of spacer?

Could any1 elaborate on this, and if any1 has done this, could you tell me how you made the spacer( or bought it)

Thanks,

Ryan

[Bodyman]

I have never used a spacer and there has never been an issue, we use RK 520XSO chains.

[gwog]

Isn't the O-ring chain stock?

[DRH]

The O-ring is standard on your bike. However, it may not have a master link like most chains do. Also, the spacer you are talking about is used when you get a standard size O ring chain. I believe the X uses a narrower chain which you can also buy. Its still a 520 chain, but it isn't as wide. Some people say they haven't had to use the spacer. I don't know if the year of the bike makes a difference or not.

[Cavi]

On the 04 Oring is not standard, Honda used a modified one, they call it a D ring if I am not mistaken, it is supposed to be narrower, so you do need a spacer when going to a Oring chain not to hit the case

[FreeStyleMx]

Well I do have an 04.

Does any1 know where or how to make/buy this spacer?

[dirt1016]

Go buy the spacer for a 450r at your shop, They should know what you are talking about. I Have been running the spacer so I could put on an o-ring chain. I don't like the idea of not running a master link.

I believe fastway makes the spacer. 2 bucks.

[Cavi]

Yes Fastway makes it but my gues is that any dealer will have one that will work

[FreeStyleMx]

So with an O-Ring Chain, I should get the CRF450 Counter Shaft Spacer

right? This will fit my 250X?

And my local Honda Shop should carry it?

[DRAGONRIDERTO]

i just put a o-ring chain on with no problem and no spacer. on a2004 crf250x.

primary drive o-ring from rocky mountain $42.00.

[FreeStyleMx]

It says in the Manual that I should get my Chain removed at the shop.

Can I take it off myself, or do I have to Cut it and throw away the chain?

[premirrider]

lol no, adjust your tire all the way forward, and you should be able to take it off. if no then use a CHAIN BREAKER, not a hack saw. lol. the chain breakers are about 5 dollors at the hard wear store.

[dirt1016]

I haven't tried the o-ring chain with out the spacer but it is extremely close with the 450 spacer.

The stock chain has no masterlink so you can't just take it apart. You would need a chain breaker to get it off and you have to rivet a new one on. It is a D-Ring chain that has rubber o-rings but is not a typical o-ring chain. It is thinner.

The spacer is 2 bucks. If you want to try it with out you can always throw it on after. Cases cost more than 2 bucks!