13/45
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02-03-2006 | 07:53 PM
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If you have a buddy which had to shorten a chain and the pin sizes match, it can be done. I've puchased three different brands of 520 O and X ring chain, each had a different size master. The pins are different daimeters. I suppose I could section out my stock chain and sell two link add-on kits [sm=icon_rofl.gif]
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Is it possible to add links to the OEM chain? I know new ones aren't that expensive but I'm curious.
Is it possible to add links to the OEM chain? I know new ones aren't that expensive but I'm curious.
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02-03-2006 | 09:39 PM
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I understand that there's really more to the size information than just the number 520. It seems I recall that chains have an additional identifier that specifies pin size. Is that correct?
I understand that there's really more to the size information than just the number 520. It seems I recall that chains have an additional identifier that specifies pin size. Is that correct?
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02-03-2006 | 09:50 PM
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I haven't noticed a generic pattern.
ORIGINAL: bmwhd
I understand that there's really more to the size information than just the number 520. It seems I recall that chains have an additional identifier that specifies pin size. Is that correct?
I understand that there's really more to the size information than just the number 520. It seems I recall that chains have an additional identifier that specifies pin size. Is that correct?
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02-04-2006 | 12:51 AM
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As long as the size (520) is the same, then the master links are different (within same size) for a plain chain vs an O-ring or X-ring chain. If you ever buy a new chain, get a couple of matching master links for it, too, at same time -- then you know they should fit.
The new chains these days are way different (and varied) from what I was used to in earlier days.
The new chains these days are way different (and varied) from what I was used to in earlier days.
