I want to carry a spare chain link when I ride my 510 but don't know what it should it look like. I imagine it to be a link-and-a-half, but don't know for sure and don't have chain tools. What size chain and seal type is the OEM chain? Where should I get it from?
You probably want to carry a spare master link. Your chain is a 520 size and most likely an oring version. So look for a 520 o ring master link. Any good Moto shop will have one in stock. Here is a link to a great chain breaker tool. I have one and it works great. Should you somehow break a chain on a ride simply use this tool to press off the broken links and insert your spare master link and continue on your way. http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0001/
A master line is but one link. Isn't the most likely place a chain will break is at the narrow link? That's why I thought a link-and-a-half was necessary. Carrying the Motion Pro chain tool would be good too. Thanks.
I looked at www.cyclegear.com and found they offer three 520 O-ring master links. They are marked CC, SM, and SM, any idea which is right for the 510? http://www.cyclegear.com/productlist.cfm
