Originally Posted by *Touring Ted* (Post 452304)

Depends where you are... Most smaller bikes will probably run a 520.

And in some countries, they're the only bikes you will see.


I know I'm jinxing myself here but I've never had a chain snap in my whole life. That's over 15 years of riding, hundreds of thousands of miles. On and off-road, racing etc...

If you buy a GOOD quality chain and have it PROFESSIONALLY fitted, keep it adjusted and lubricated, it won't fail...

....

You wouldn't jump into a leaking boat to cross and ocean or ride a camel and never feed or water it.. ~~

Okay I'm ranting.. :)

Originally Posted by tigershel (Post 457997)

Around here, the majority of bikes run 420 chain, 520/525 is usually special order.

And the last time I had my chain 'professionally' fitted, the mechanic didn't tighten the sprocket lockring nuts properly, which could have been somewhat disastrous.

As for leaking boats, jury-rigged pumps or baling buckets are pretty common on the inter-island bancas and fishing boats that will get you to smaller spots.


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Originally Posted by tigershel (Post 457997)

Around here, the majority of bikes run 420 chain, 520/525 is usually special order.

And the last time I had my chain 'professionally' fitted, the mechanic didn't tighten the sprocket lockring nuts properly, which could have been somewhat disastrous.

As for leaking boats, jury-rigged pumps or baling buckets are pretty common on the inter-island bancas and fishing boats that will get you to smaller spots.


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