New chain wanted, can i use a 525

mark2e0 · Nov 14, 2010

Hi all
I was looking on ebay for a new 520 chain and came across a 525 for £29.99 http://my.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?M ... LNLK:MEWAX
Has anyone tried using a 525 or will it not work.
I'm getting a bit fed up paying £50 for chains that only last me about 30 hours, And yes before anyone says i do look after them they are cleaned and sprayed with a good chain oil after each ride out

GregUK · Nov 14, 2010

You can't use a 525 chain unless you have 525 sprockets as well.

Have a look at eBay item 280586551681

mark2e0 · Nov 14, 2010

Its a good price. Is it a good make.

GregUK · Nov 14, 2010

mark2e0 said:
Its a good price. Is it a good make.

I use them on my 'Bergs but if you want a brand, you have to buy a brand.

Don't fit a 525 - the chain is too wide for the sprockets.

ned37 · Nov 14, 2010

i would think a 525 would eat the clutch slave cylinder. in addition, it would be more prone to failure due to the narrow contact point on the roller.

steve · Nov 14, 2010

If you are wearing out chains prematurely, all other things being equal, then I expect you are running it too tight. If you routinely tighten a modern chain, you are running it too tight. This promotes wear of the chain, and sprockets, and wheel and countershaft bearings, and compromises rear suspension performance.

Steve

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