Tech Talk: Drivetrain Friction Reduction

On this episode of Tech Talk, Brock Davidson explains how reducing friction in the drivetrain translates to real-world results. Using a somewhat ‘unconventional’ technique, we transform a standard O-ring chain into a high-performance competitive advantage. 0:09 – Video Introduction 0:43 – Inspecting BMW S1000RR OEM Chain 1:10 – Inspecting New EK ZX-Ring Chain 1:50 – Comparing EK Chain Rollers vs. OEM Chain 2:40 – Installing New EK ZX-Ring Chain 3:21 – Using Gearing Changes to Gain Wheelbase 3:49 – Introducing the Ninja ZX-6R Super Sport 4:12 – Explaining Drive Train Loss (Friction) 4:45 – Removing O-Rings from an O-Ring Chain 5:05 – Why and How Does That Benefit Us? 5:45 – Why is Your Chain in a Frying Pan? 6:23 – Potential Hazards of Removing the O-Rings 7:15 – “Hey Brock, Wutcha' Cookin” 7:48 – Don’t Try This at Home (Oil + Flames = Bad) 8:32 – Boiling Away Thick Lithium Grease 9:28 – Carefully Removing Chain from Heat 9:50 – Inspecting the Finished Product 10:18 – Why Go Through So Much Effort? 10:48 – Complimenting the Chain with a Ceramic Bearing Kit from Worldwide Bearings 11:18 – How Much Power is This Worth? 12:40 – Paying Attention to Detail Pays Off 12:50 – Ninja ZX-6R has 9-Second Quarter Mile Potential 13:12 – Video Conclusion ~-~~-~~~-~~-~ Please watch: "No More Nanny Bike! Brock Frees the Gen 3 Hayabusa with the Super Stock Box"    • No More Nanny Bike! Brock Frees the Gen 3 ...   ~-~~-~~~-~~-~