Chain link replacement?

[Jamoi]

Hey up! As I've now braced my swingarm I will need to split my chain and refit to the braced swingarm.

I just wondered would I need a new link to replace the removed one? The chain is quite new, but can't seem to find any special links for sale.

Much confused!

[Wicky]

Well you could thread the chain through before you weld it all up. Or if you have to cut it then you'll need to get a rivet link - just order one from m&p for your make of chain (possibly need to email them as it won''t be a listed part) - or search on fleaby for rivet chain link.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gold-HD-530-X ... 3f2c3918e2

[Jamoi]

Thanks mate I'll try and remember what make (Tsubaki I think) and give m&p a shout.

I did think of threading it through before welding but it will be in the way for powdercoating

It's rarely simple is it!

[Wicky]

is it a 530 O-ring

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOTORCYCLE-CH ... 2580afc25a

or 530 X-ring

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gold-HD-530-X ... 3f2c3918e2

[Jamoi]

Hmm, is the shape of the rubber ring the only difference? I think it's an o-ring, seems to ring a bell. I just looked through my purchase history on ebay but it has disappeared, been swamped by yet more vtr stuff!

I think it was this one http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... 0973869576 so I could email them and ask for a "rivet link" and attatch this ebay link.

[Jamoi]

P.s I did used to know the diff between all chain types... I'm really forgetful!

[Wicky]

You'll find you when you separate the chain and it plops on the floor for you to kick into a dark corner…. I use an angle grinder to remove the riveted head.

[VTRDark]

I just wondered would I need a new link to replace the removed one?

Yes as you can only rivet them the once.

(:-})

[Jamoi]

Thanks guys

I'll email M&P and beg for a new one