Stretch limit on a 530 chain.

**SVixxer** · 09-22-05, 08:36 AM

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.

**Karaya One** · 09-22-05, 02:24 PM

What kind of 530? RK alone makes five different types of 530 chain in various strengths and materials.

**SVixxer** · 09-22-05, 08:18 PM

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.

**Karaya One** · 09-22-05, 08:36 PM

Brand was never the issue.

**SVixxer** · 09-22-05, 08:38 PM

The current chain is a Yamaha stocker. The new one is a DID ZVM530.

**SVRACER01** · 09-30-05, 08:23 PM

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

CHAINS DONT STRETCH!!!! PERIOD!!

**SVixxer** · 10-01-05, 04:47 PM

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.

**SVRACER01** · 10-03-05, 08:20 PM

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.

im sorry for yelling

**SVixxer** · 10-04-05, 05:08 AM

Originally posted by SVRACER01

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.

Stretch limit on a 530 chain.

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