[DannoXYZ]

X-rings aren't as durable as O-rings.

Changing types of liquids that contact surface can degrade them. Such as switching
between polar and non-polar compounds. Leave out the water rinse and dry. Use non-polar agent to rinse.

 

[DannoXYZ]

But have you done this procedure to X-ring chain before?

I've been riding for over 37-yrs and have owned over 30 bikes during that time. I've found aggressive chain-clean regimen trying to keep it spotlessly clean all the time tends to shorten chain's life.

 

[DannoXYZ]

i've noticed seals on X-ring chains tend to be more delicate. Have to be less rigorous with cleaning. That's part of the trade-off for less drivetrain drag.

The XW rings are somewhere in between X-ring and O-ring as far as drag goes. If you want tightest "feel" from chain, use O-ring. For loosest, least drag chain, use one without seals at all. That's what I have on my race-bike, frees up about 1.5-2.0 bhp. You can spin back tyre by hand and it just spins and spins and spins...