Chains

[phabib]

I'm looking around for chains for my Max IV rebuild. I can find singles on Ebay for reasonable prices but not several boxes of all the same brand. Is there any problem connecting together different brands of chain? If I have a part not long enough to make a whole chain with, can I use two connecting links and make use of two leftover pieces if they're different brands?

I realize the connecting link will be weaker than the rest of the chain.

Thanks.

[Noel Woods]

I recently found a great deal on EBAY for #50 diamond chain, it ended up costing about $1.00 / linear foot. Hang in there and don't get in any great rush, the deals will materialize.
I think any chain rated at 8500lb tensile strength or higher will work for a Max2 that has 20hp or less. I would never mix different brands of chain on one section of chain, I would replace in sections (for example: replace rear 2 chains at the same time). Better yet, to replace all chain at one time.
I've even used tractor supply cheapy chain on several occasions, it stretches a lot and there will need to be adjustments, so its better to go with quality chain as it will last longer and require less maintenance.

[phabib]

I'm finding 120 links of 530 O-ring chain for $35. That seems like a good deal. Is it?

[Rusty-Gunn]

I'm finding 120 links of 530 O-ring chain for $35. That seems like a good deal. Is it?

What brand is it?

[phabib]

Tsubaki and Bike Master. The Bike Master is also made in Japan. I bought the Tsubaki having heard that brand is good.

[Noel Woods]

I think that will work well.

[Midtveit]

Hi I found HKK chains on amazon.com, 50FT for 560 USD seemed good value to me.
Hope HKK chains are good ?

[jpswift1]

That's way too much......practically full retail price actually. Check ebay for much better prices than that.

[hydromike]

I'm running #50 HKK solid roller chain on my Swamp Fox, and it's holding up pretty well; I'd buy it again. On ebay, a 10ft. length should run you between $35 and $50 shipped, but there are plenty of more expensive auctions. I tried it on a whim and was happy with it....

[green]

Is that 560 a typo??? I'm finding that chain on Amazon for 56.00 not 560

Amazon.com: Factory Spec FS-530-O-120 Natural 530-Pitch 120-Link Precut O-Ring Chain: Automotive

Its not 50 feet but damn...Buy a couple boxes.