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chain - split link or rivet link?

Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 12:36 pm
by nick
Ok, need your thoughts, feelings, experiences of chain links.

I'm swapping over to a 520 chain and i've been given a non o-ring chain with a split link to use on the track bike. It's a new chain and looks good quality but i'm not sure about the split link.

Also, will a non o-ring chain be ok on the track as i've never used one before?

Ta!

Re: chain - split link or rivet link?

Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 12:39 pm
by Motorcycle Solutions
HI I HAVE RACED ON SPLIT LINKS FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS AND USED NON ORING CHAINS, JUST MAKE SURE THE 520 CHAIN IS HEAVY DUTY. :grin:

Re: chain - split link or rivet link?

Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 1:14 pm
by Taggyd
make sure the open end of the link is facing back from direction of travel (rotation) and keep the chain well lubricated should have no problems!

Re: chain - split link or rivet link?

Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 4:13 pm
by nick
Thanks guys, thats handy as it saves me from having to fork out for a chain :grin: