A guy from my local area forum is selling an RK 525 XSO X-Ring 108 links ENDLESS chain.

He says its okay to cut one of the links off and replace it with a master link.

Is it safe/recommended to do this? Or should I avoid this?

RK Drive Chain - BARF - Bay Area Riders Forum

Thanks!

-Collin

 

Looks new in the bag, which should mean the master link isen't installed yet and the chain isen't a completed loop yet. If its used I wouldn't touch it.

 

Could be wrong but that sure looks 'continous' in the bag. Guessing its an OEM chain?

But yeah , nothing wrong with cutting into it and putting in a master link.

 

It's an :endless" chain that comes already linked together without a master link. So I guess I have to cut it and put a master link on because I really don't feel like removing the swingarm to do this!

 

Weird, chains that use rivit masters are usually reffered to as endless but don't come pre-linked. Don't worry about cutting it and adding a new rivit master it will be just as strong.

 

Isnt the cbr a 520 chain?

 

If you do get it and plan on installing it yourself, if suggest getting the proper tool to do it, I just replaced my chain and sprockets a few days ago and getting the masterlink in and riveted was a PITA to say the least

 

Lot of chains ordered as OEM spec'd come that way.

 

Collin,

The F4i does use a 108 link chain.

Have you ever installed a chain? Its not rocket-science but should be done properly. As recommended above, use the proper chain tool to properly install the master-link. The master-link pins need to be flared/staked to proper spec (RK = 5.55-5.85 mm / 0.219-0.230 in).

Here's a great tutorial by Incognito: https://cbrforum.com/forum/how-mecha...et-swap-97641/