O Ring Vs X Ring and Patching Tires

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6 years ago

When it comes to maintaining your bike, you need to know how to keep your chain clean and lubed for best performance&period; You should also brush up on your knowledge of patching cruiser tires in case one of your motorcycle tires gets a flat when you’re nowhere near a tire shop&period; &NewLine;The Difference Between O-Ring and X-Ring Chains &NewLine;O-ring and X-ring chains are two common types of drive chains&period; O-ring chains get their name from their shape, which is circular&period; The shape is great for sealing but typically creates a lot of friction which can affect your motorcycle’s power&period; An X-ring chain has an X shape instead of the traditional O shape&period; It offers comparable durability and sealing capabilities as the O ring shape, but with less friction&period;&NewLine;Regardless of the type of chain you have, you need to keep it in good condition if you want to get the best performance out of it&period; Regular cleaning and lubing is essential for good chain function&period; To begin, spray the chain with chain cleaner, then use a chain brush to remove the grime&period; Next, soak the chain in chain cleaner to get any remaining residue off&period; Use a dry, soft cloth to dry the chain and remove excess cleaner&period; Finally, apply a quality chain lube&period; &NewLine;Patch a Tire &NewLine;Cruiser tires are not invincible (unfortunately), and you’ll probably deal with a flat at some point&period; When this happens, you have a couple of choices&colon; patch or plug&period; Here’s how to tell which action to take&period; &NewLine;If you have street motorcycle tires with tubes, you’ll need a few tools, including tools to remove your wheels and some quality patches&period; You’ll also need to re-inflate your tire with an electric pump or a C02 inflator&period; If you have tubeless tires, you’ll need specialized tools to do the job (string plugs, reaming tool, string insertion tool)&period;&NewLine;Maintaining chains and patching cruiser tires are two basic skills every rider should have&period; Armed with this basic knowledge, you’ll be better prepared for whatever happens during your ride&period; &NewLine;Get Started With New Tires &NewLine;A new set of racing or street motorcycle tires can bring new life to your bike&period; You may be surprised how significantly tires can impact your riding experience&period; Alternatively, try some new accessories or aftermarket mods&period; The opportunities for customization are endless&period; Get started wrenching on your bike today&period;&NewLine;When Is It Time for New Tires&quest; &NewLine;Although the 6-year recommendation can help you decide when to replace your tires, it’s important to inspect them regularly and replace them if they show signs of excessive wear&period; Even the best motorcycle cruiser tires need to be replaced if the tread wear indicators are showing or if there are tears or deep indentations in the rubber&period; &NewLine;&NewLine;