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Re: Chain master link broke, help me diagnose the damage
« Reply #25 on: July 14, 2016, 10:10:19 AM »
When the clip is on the top row (headed towards the front sprocket) its opening should face the rear of the bike.
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Re: Chain master link broke, help me diagnose the damage
« Reply #26 on: July 14, 2016, 10:31:05 AM »
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Re: Chain master link broke, help me diagnose the damage
« Reply #27 on: July 14, 2016, 10:39:04 AM »
Lube yer chain, Evan!  :P ;D
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Re: Chain master link broke, help me diagnose the damage
« Reply #28 on: July 14, 2016, 10:59:57 AM »
Quote from: flybox1 on July 14, 2016, 10:39:04 AM
Lube yer chain, Evan!  :P ;D

Not mine. :P ;D

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Re: Chain master link broke, help me diagnose the damage
« Reply #29 on: July 14, 2016, 01:02:47 PM »
Oh, you meant the direction of the clip!  Didn't even think of that, I though you meant the direction of the link itself.  OK, so the clip go on the inside of the chain (towards the wheel), of like your picture with the clip towards the outside, or does it matter?  Thanks
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Re: Chain master link broke, help me diagnose the damage
« Reply #30 on: July 14, 2016, 01:25:16 PM »
Quote from: WaxhawFive on July 14, 2016, 01:02:47 PM
Oh, you meant the direction of the clip!  Didn't even think of that, I though you meant the direction of the link itself.  OK, so the clip go on the inside of the chain (towards the wheel), of like your picture with the clip towards the outside, or does it matter?  Thanks
Install the clip on the outside of the chain.
Inside it might cause interference issues with the galley plug.
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Re: Chain master link broke, help me diagnose the damage
« Reply #31 on: July 14, 2016, 01:54:41 PM »
10-4, thanks all. 
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Re: Chain master link broke, help me diagnose the damage
« Reply #32 on: July 14, 2016, 07:20:03 PM »
Master link arrived stamped "530H" and it didn't fit, the pins are too thick.  The master link that failed is stamped DID50.  New link has 5.20mm pins, old link has 5.06mm pins.  Maybe what I have is an "industrial" #50 chain?  Guess I need to start learning more about roller chains.
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Re: Chain master link broke, help me diagnose the damage
« Reply #33 on: July 14, 2016, 07:39:16 PM »
buy a new chain w an included masterlink
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Re: Chain master link broke, help me diagnose the damage
« Reply #34 on: July 15, 2016, 05:58:11 AM »
Here's what I've learned, I seem to have the correct DID standard 530 roller chain, standard meaning non-O-ring/X-ring.  It's the stock chain for our bikes.  By mistake I ordered a 530H link, which is heavy duty, non-motorcycle, and is dimensionally different, thicker pins and 1/32" thicker side plates.  So I have the correct chain, and it looks like new, but I ordered the wrong link.  My mistake, per usual.
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Re: Chain master link broke, help me diagnose the damage
« Reply #35 on: July 15, 2016, 12:04:35 PM »
Quote from: WaxhawFive on July 15, 2016, 05:58:11 AM
Here's what I've learned, I seem to have the correct DID standard 530 roller chain, standard meaning non-O-ring/X-ring.  It's the stock chain for our bikes.  By mistake I ordered a 530H link, which is heavy duty, non-motorcycle, and is dimensionally different, thicker pins and 1/32" thicker side plates.  So I have the correct chain, and it looks like new, but I ordered the wrong link.  My mistake, per usual.

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