Chain length

I never quite got the importance of the number of links unless you're buying off a big industrial roll, like the time I broke a chain 100ks out of Adelaide and the mate I sent to get a new one turned up with one 2 links to short. Mine comes in a cardboard box with maybe 10 links too many and I fit it and cut it to length with the swingarm as far forward as possible, and then hoping I haven't cut it too short, and that has happened with big regrets. Wouldn't it be a safer option to eyeball it in place instead of counting links? Or am I missing something obvious here?
 
Vince said:
I never quite got the importance of the number of links unless you're buying off a big industrial roll, like the time I broke a chain 100ks out of Adelaide and the mate I sent to get a new one turned up with one 2 links to short. Mine comes in a cardboard box with maybe 10 links too many and I fit it and cut it to length with the swingarm as far forward as possible, and then hoping I haven't cut it too short, and that has happened with big regrets. Wouldn't it be a safer option to eyeball it in place instead of counting links? Or am I missing something obvious here?
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The importance of the number of links is that if you buy a chain with ten links too few, you're not going anywhere.
In my local bike shop, I ask for 106 pins 530 and I usually get a few links too many, which I cut off. Because today, you ask for a chain for a Yamazuki 257 and the seller knows no more about it.

Paul
 
The bike is at my local bike shop (Aprilia dealer and a good pal) who has a suitably meaty chain walloping tool.

He wanted to know so that he can pick the most effective pre-sized 530 chain out of his stock.

All done & dusted now, thanks!
 
It costs more for longer chains where I buy them online here, best to get one the right length or as little too long as possible, not to mention waste.
 
Tippie said:
It costs more for longer chains where I buy them online here, best to get one the right length or as little too long as possible, not to mention waste.
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The extra links make nice key rings for the man who has everything.
Makes a change from socks and ties.

Paul
 
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