Chain case life

bbecker17

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Just wondering what the life span of the chain is are you guys putting a new chain every year ? Every 2 years? Running it till it blows the case apart? Upgrading to a belt drive after 2 years? Whats everyone doing
 

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Depends on mods, and amount you ride. Personally, on a stock sled I used to replace the chain every year or 1400 miles, whichever was sooner. In recent years, I have abandoned the chaincase entirely, and run C3 belt drives on all of our sleds, including the 2013 ProRMK that had the factory Quick Drive. I never worry anymore, and if I ever have to change a belt on the mountain, I can.
 

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I have almost 4,000 miles on my 2011 assault & am ordering anew one ASAP but haven't had any issues so far 😮
 

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Change oil on regular basis and set chain tension often and you will have no issues.
 

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I've never replaced a chain in 45 years of sledding. You do have to maintain them though.
 
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