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Old 09-22-05, 08:36 AM
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Stretch limit on a 530 chain.


Does anyone know the limit for stretch on a 530 chain? I would like an actual measurement. Generally the measurement is between the first and 11th link. My bike shop manual is inaccurate.
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Old 09-22-05, 02:24 PM
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Stretch limit on a 530 chain.


What kind of 530? RK alone makes five different types of 530 chain in various strengths and materials.
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Old 09-22-05, 08:18 PM
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Brand shouldn't be an issue. I found the answer on another board. A chain should not stretch more than 2.5 %. After that you need a replacement. Since my new DID530 x-ring chain is 6.25 inchs for ten links, that means it can stretch to 6.40inchs before replacement. My stock chain is right at that measurement which means its time to change it.
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Brand was never the issue.
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Old 09-22-05, 08:38 PM
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Stretch limit on a 530 chain.


The current chain is a Yamaha stocker. The new one is a DID ZVM530.
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Old 09-30-05, 08:23 PM
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Stretch limit on a 530 chain.


ok... im only gonna say this once in hopes that "stretch" is being used for lack of a better term......

CHAINS DONT STRETCH!!!! PERIOD!!
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Stretch limit on a 530 chain.


Umm yeah, I know. The bushings wear between the links and the chain becomes longer in the process. If each bushing wears just two thousanths of an inch and there are 116 links then my chain will end up being 2.32 inchs longer as a result.

Slang term....stretch.
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Old 10-03-05, 08:20 PM
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uhh...ok....just making sure. i figured thats what you meant. ive had this argument with people before. slang, lack of a better term...whatever at least you know what you are talking about.











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Old 10-04-05, 05:08 AM
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im sorry for yelling

I don't argue online anyways. I was just surprised that you made such a loud statement. Its all good.

You aren't getting any make up sex though.
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