Q&A

Is #50 chain the same as 530?

Is #50 chain the same as 530?

Nowadays there is little to no difference between 50 and 530 chains, but the difference originated from where 50 chains were used in industrial applications whereas 530 chains were used primarily for transport and vehicles. Therefore 50 chains were traditionally more durable but heavier and more expensive.

Did NZ 530 chain?

DID 530 NZ Super Heavy Duty Chain. Featuring quad-riveted, SDH-treated pins, which forms a hard chromium-carbide layer on the pin’s surface while maintaining a soft inner core, the pins of the DID NZ chain have extremely high impact strength while still maintaining shock absorption.

What is the advantage of an O ring chain?

The Key Advantages Of Using An O-Ring Chain O-ring chains have a longer operational life than roller chains, especially under off-road conditions. In some cases, they will last as much as three times longer than a standard roller chain. O-ring chains are virtually maintenance-free after installation.

Do you need to lubricate an O-ring chain?

Same thing goes for O-ring/X-ring chains; they need to be properly cleaned and anointed with lubrication if you expect them to resist premature stretching and fight off high wear fatigue. The original chain grease can be replaced by brand new grease (i.e. chain lube) between the pins & bushings.

What can be used as O-ring lubricant?

Numerous types of lubricants can be used to install O-rings. Among the more common choices are petroleum distillates, solvents, soap and water, polymers, and ester-based grease products.

How can you tell the difference between a 520 and 525 chain?

The 5 part just describes the distance between the centers of the link pins (or wherever on the links, basically how long a link is) and the next two numbers describe the width of the chain. So a 520 chain is going to be narrower than a 525(and thus require a narrower front and rear sprocket) and lighter…

How long is a 520 chain link?

Generally sizes are described as ‘pitch by length’. For example 520-118 – this has a pitch of 520 and is 118 links long.

Did VX 530 chain review?

Very impressed with the finish and function of the DID chain. Ordering from Bike Bandit was an easy and excellent experience. My chain and parts arrived on time so that I could minimize my down time from the bike. The DID 530 Pro-Street VX series chain has been a favorite of mine for many years.

How long do O-ring chains last?

Some sources estimate that an X-ring chain can last about twice that of the O-ring style. Most riders can get about 10,000 miles out of an O-ring chain.

Is WD-40 safe for O-ring chain?

It absolutely does not harm the o-rings. You’ll wear out the sprockets long before the chain. When you replace the sprockets (typically somewhere around 15-20K miles), you replace the chain too. In that period of time you are not going to harm your chain with WD-40.