1. 2 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Austria - About 2014 & Newer
     TE = 2st Enduro & TC = 2st Cross

TE/TC Stock Chain broke on my 14 TC250 last weekend.

Discussion in '2st' started by Hal_396, Aug 18, 2015.

  1. Hal_396 Husqvarna
    A Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 TC-250
    Other Motorcycles:
    1997 CR-250
    My stock Chain broke at the Master Link whilst practicing on a MX track. Whats a good non "O" ring chain? I'm looking at Renthal R-1 Works. Only do MX.
    Hal_396, Aug 18, 2015
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  2. Colo moto CH Sponsor

    Location:
    La Jara, Colorado
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    7602racing.com
    I know you said non "o" ring, but this one is by far the best I have used. http://www.motosport.com/did-520-erv3-xring-chain

    I used to only use non "o" ring chains for the lower weight, less operating friction, higher hp transfer, bla bla bla. I tried a renthal R1 chain years ago on a tc 450 and wore it out very quickly. Wasn't impressed at all. Went to the above D.I.D. chain and haven't bought another kind since.
    Colo moto, Aug 18, 2015
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  3. everfree Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bend, Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    86 430AE (2), 88 430AE, 87 430WR (2)
    Other Motorcycles:
    87 250 XC, 87 430 CR, '17 GG 300

    Totally agree.
    A veteran enduro guy recommended that exact chain years ago. Use it on all my big 2-strokes.
    A 5 star product for me.
    everfree, Aug 18, 2015
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  4. swtwtwtw Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Apple Valley, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 TC 250
    did ert series. Heck the stock chain was darn good, and at one point I think they were only 55 bucks retail.
    swtwtwtw, Aug 18, 2015
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  5. robertaccio Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    San Diego, Ca
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 Husqvarna TE300i
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 HusqvarnaTE610, 94 Husaberg FC501
    I third that motion I have the same one on the bench ready to go onto my TE300.
    robertaccio, Aug 18, 2015
    #5

  6. Hal_396 Husqvarna
    A Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 TC-250
    Other Motorcycles:
    1997 CR-250
    I will agree on that D.I.D. Chain being the cats meow. I run one of those on my CR500 with great results. Just looking for something good for the TC300 that I can use on the track. Years ago I remember "Sidewinder" made quality stuff but having trouble finding one now.

    From reading the reviews I guess it was a good thing I didn't buy the Krause stuff. Have they really gone to hell from 20 yrs ago?
    Hal_396, Aug 19, 2015
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  7. justintendo klotz super techniplate junkie

    Location:
    mercer, pa/northwest pa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    84 250,86 400,87 430,88 250,95 360
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 kawasaki zrx 1100
    i have heard many scammer stories about the krause stuff...never dealt with them so not sure. i have run tsubaki for years and not been disappointed. very little stretch on big bore 2 strokes i have, altho i have almost always used their omega o-ring.
    justintendo, Aug 19, 2015
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  8. Big Timmy Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    (South Eastern) AZ.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2015 FE 501 with lots of goodies.
    Other Motorcycles:
    BMW G450X, 15'FE501, 23 KTM 1290 SAR
    I used to run "Krause sidewinder" O ring chains on my "Maico's".

    I haven't seen any of them being sold for many years now.
    Big Timmy, Aug 20, 2015
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  9. reveille Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Northern Illinois
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    2015 300 XC W
    My fe501 needs a new chain. The last 8 or 9 times I've ridden, the chain needs to be tightened and is loose again. 120 hours and nearly 4000 miles on the stock chain. Does anyone know what brand chain comes stock? Did, renthal, rk, regina?
    reveille, Aug 20, 2015
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