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DT360 drive chain
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Any suggestions for the best drive chain for the DT360, preferably ‘O’ ring if one will fit.
02 Jun 2025 02:10
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Replied by DVM on topic DT360 drive chain
Hello John,
"O" ring chains are great because they reduce the dirt and grit that can wear a chain out
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. However, an o-ring chain will rob some HP from your engine
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. The DT360 engines do not develop that much HP compared to much later engines that o-ring chains are used on. Due to HP loss, which would be noticed, I would recommend that on these older machines you should use a non o-ring chain.
"O" ring chains are great because they reduce the dirt and grit that can wear a chain out
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03 Jun 2025 10:52
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Replied by MarkT on topic DT360 drive chain
I'm not sure specifically on the DT360, but most o-ring chains are too wide and rub the cases (or chain guide or something else) on vintage bikes. DID makes a narrow x-ring chain that I have used.... I think it's the "VT" series. It's also supposed to be low friction as DVM's point is valid.
dirtbikemagazine.com/did-520-vt2-x-ring-chain-product-review/
Might be called the ERVT these days? www.didchain.com/collections/didchains/products/520ervt
dirtbikemagazine.com/did-520-vt2-x-ring-chain-product-review/
Might be called the ERVT these days? www.didchain.com/collections/didchains/products/520ervt
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03 Jun 2025 11:36
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While picking up parts for my CRF450R @Honda Dealer, bought one of their non o-ring 120 link chains. I always get the long one and cut it for my bikes.. It barely clears the frame near rear sprocket. I need to cross check alignment and possibly space, but recommend keep it simple for this bike.
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1974 Yamaha DT360A with SP96 Exhaust
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03 Jun 2025 21:13
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