X ring chain on RD350 ?

[2t Fan]

Like to understand, on a RD350 A/B whether I can use the stock sprockets with an X ring chain? If so any recommendations on which chain to use?

[Striker1423]

Yes. A 530 xring chain will work. Buy a D.I.D. chain if you want long life.

[motodreams]

As above, any 530 chain will work as this refers to the pitch and width of your chain which matches to the sprockets.  That being said, it is major overkill to run a 530 X ring and you are robbing power.  520 conversions on the 150+ hp 1000cc sport bikes will use the X ring due to added stress.

[m in sc]

agreed. also, make sure you actually have the clearance to run it. friend of mine was running a 530 o-ring chain and sawed into his case a bit. total overkill on an rd.  go 520.

[Dvsrd]

agreed. also, make sure you actually have the clearance to run it. friend of mine was running a 530 o-ring chain and sawed into his case a bit. total overkill on an rd.  go 520.

520 is the way to go, and will save a bit of weight as well, most of it unsprung. If clearance is an issue, a 1 or 2 mm longer sleeve on the countershaft, and a 1 or 2 mm spacer/ shim  behind the rear sprocket should solve that.

[2t Fan]

thanks for the inputs, appreciated