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    Chain Brand

    Hi Everyone. I was wondering what brand chain you recommend for 6 wheelers. I have always tried to go with ones made in the USA or Japan as they seem to be of good quality, but looking for recommendations. I have a Attext ST 295. Also, wondering how much chain I will need. Does anyone know? It is #50 chain I think. Thank you!

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    actually no chain is manufactured in u.s.a. only assembled . it's mostly all made in japan according to u.s. co.s specs. u.s.a. chain co. sells good quality and so does chains 4 less . each has good to best quality and prices. just don't buy the real cheap stuff . johnboy va.

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    Thanks!

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    Quote Originally Posted by john swenson View Post
    actually no chain is manufactured in u.s.a. only assembled . it's mostly all made in japan according to u.s. co.s specs. u.s.a. chain co. sells good quality and so does chains 4 less . each has good to best quality and prices. just don't buy the real cheap stuff . johnboy va.
    Based on your response to this thread I'm assuming you've bought chains from one or both of the companies you suggested. If so, would you mind telling me which chains you purchased? Which series/grade/size ? I've purchased a chain last summer from Richard's Relics but I'd like to buy from somewhere else because it seemed awfully expensive for one fairly short chain. Thanks Cup

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    This is the chain I ended up buying:

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-TSUBAKI...53.m2749.l2649

    Seems very well made (in Japan) and quite reasonable...

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    Quote Originally Posted by budzinsk View Post
    This is the chain I ended up buying:

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-TSUBAKI...53.m2749.l2649

    Seems very well made (in Japan) and quite reasonable...
    I'll certainly check that out thanks!!

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    yes cup...tsubaki is one of the best brands and very reasonable prices . good luck , johnboy va.

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    Quote Originally Posted by john swenson View Post
    yes cup...tsubaki is one of the best brands and very reasonable prices . good luck , johnboy va.
    The one pictured in the link that Budzinsk posted was a cotter pin style and didn't appear to have O-rings. Is that what you use?

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    Not sure why it shows a cotter key, but the master link is just a clip. It is not an O-Ring chain, as I believe O-Ring chains are too wide for many machines. I am sure there are a lot of people here that can confirm, but I think most use non-O-ring chains because of the width.

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    Quote Originally Posted by budzinsk View Post
    Not sure why it shows a cotter key, but the master link is just a clip. It is not an O-Ring chain, as I believe O-Ring chains are too wide for many machines. I am sure there are a lot of people here that can confirm, but I think most use non-O-ring chains because of the width.
    The info from 6x6parts pertaining to chains for Max machines states that when replacing chains you should stick with the same type of chain that you removed because different types require different size gears. Like you said the width comes into play. I don't know enough about chains to have a preference except that I'd like to find the strongest chain I can that will fit my application. I'll see if that company offers an O-ring version and if so I'll give em try. Thanks Cup

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