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  • CivilRock
    • Apr 2026
    #1

    Adding one chain link roller?

    Do you know where I can find one roller link? 530 DID O-ring.

    When I built this bike I had to guess on how many links I needed to buy. However many I decided on, I could have used one more for a rear 47 tooth, but I also had a 43 tooth so I just used that. Now that I want to go back to the track, I think the 47 will work better. Do I have to buy a whole new chain to get one more roller/link? I can find plenty of master links (online), just no rollers.

    Thanks gents.
    Kevin.
    Last edited by Guest; 09-10-2013, 02:26 PM. Reason: just figured out it's an O-ring not an X-ring
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    • blowerbike
      Forum Guru
      GSResource Superstar
      • Aug 2008
      • 7057
      • Ohio Closer to KY Than Cleveland
      #2
      drop a tooth in the front then you'll have enough chain.

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        • trippivot
          Forum Sage
          Past Site Supporter
          • Aug 2006
          • 2815
          • Des Moines , IA
          #3
          I know I have EK/RK but I'll have to look around the shop for a DID type
          SUZUKI , There is no substitute

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            • CivilRock
              #4
              Originally posted by trippivot
              I know I have EK/RK but I'll have to look around the shop for a DID type
              That would be sweet if you had some. I'll trade you postage+beer$ for your troubles.

              I have about 7 different chain ends/rems from other bikes, just not any DID 530 O-ring.

              -Kevin

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                • Agemax
                  Forum Guru
                  • Apr 2008
                  • 8371
                  • plymouth uk
                  #5
                  get a 46T rear sprocket, cheaper than buying a new chain
                  1978 GS1085.

                  Just remember, an opinion without 3.14 is just an onion!

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                    • Guest
                      #6
                      You could get a DID Gold 530VX Professional O-Ring Series Rivet Connecting Link - ZJ530VXG here for $11.99:

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                        • trippivot
                          Forum Sage
                          Past Site Supporter
                          • Aug 2006
                          • 2815
                          • Des Moines , IA
                          #7
                          no DID anything in my little universe- sorry
                          SUZUKI , There is no substitute

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                            • Guest
                              #8
                              Just buy another press on master link.

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                                • JEEPRUSTY
                                  #9
                                  Which link will be weakest then
                                  the angst would be unbearable

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                                    • Sandy
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                                      • Feb 2004
                                      • 7547
                                      • Cranbrook, BC Canada
                                      #10
                                      Come on guys. He can't just use another master link because he's adding a link which means you actually need an extra master link as well as the in between link, the one with the inner plates. You're actually adding 2 links. If you drop a tooth on the front as mentioned and also drop a couple or three on the back your gearing should be close to where you want it and probably not cost much more than a couple of master links assuming of course you have an assortment of rear sprockets.
                                      '84 GS750EF (Oct 2015 BOM) '79 GS1000N (June 2007 BOM)

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                                        • Guest
                                          #11
                                          Originally posted by Sandy
                                          Come on guys. He can't just use another master link because he's adding a link which means you actually need an extra master link as well as the in between link, the one with the inner plates. You're actually adding 2 links. If you drop a tooth on the front as mentioned and also drop a couple or three on the back your gearing should be close to where you want it and probably not cost much more than a couple of master links assuming of course you have an assortment of rear sprockets.
                                          Shoot!
                                          You're right

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