Chain Links. Same Manufacturer?

[james1988]

Hello all,

I have been given a chain by a friend of mine for my VTR. I went to buy a link from my local Honda dealer to be told they need to know the manufacturer of the chain as not all links will fit all chains. I was under the impression that as long as they had the same spec (O ring / X Ring, pitch etc) that any link would do. The main problem I have is my mate can't remember what the make of the chain is and has no packaging for it.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

James

[yen_powell]

I've witnessed a rivet link for 525 grade chain not fitting 525 chain made by a different manufacturer. I don't mean it was loose, I mean it wouldn't even connect the chain at all.
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[Bezzer]

Different makes of the same chain type can be slightly different sizes, you really need the right one as the dealer says e.g. https://motorcycleproducts.co.uk/catalogue/chain-split-rivet-links-c-97_278.html

Have you checked the chain with a magnifying glass to see if there's a makers mark on the side plates??
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[james1988]

I'll have a look with a magnifying glass. Thanks for the help lads!