Chain for Australian owned plunger models

[Brian]

I came across this on evil bay. If you need a chain for a plunger A10/7 then have a look at this. Genuine Reynolds chain and has the narrow sideplates so will go on your bike without any worry of chewing up the gearbox or rear of the primary case.

I have no connection with the seller.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/530-Renolds-Drive-Chain-5-8-x-3-8-102-links-Suit-Norton-Triumph-BSA-/290978773458?pt=AU_Motorcycle_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43bfafb9d2#ht_1929wt_758

[duTch]

 Thanks Brian,
        Handy to know, will keep it in mind, but I think he means 102 rollers..? If not it'll be even better value...!!
 From memory I think mine has 100, but no big deal, just means it might last 2% longer.   
There's a Renold place local up here in Brissy, where I went for a new primary, which was about $70 (~?)

 cheers, duTch

[muskrat]

Not a bad price for a good chain.
I won a few when racing and they lasted twice as long a a DID.
Might have to grab one.
Cheers

[wilko]

There was a rumour that Reynolds in Oz stopped making motorcycle chain 20 years ago??? I thought it was only industrial stuff they made now, if they even exist now.

[Topdad]

I've been told a lot f cheap stuff offered over here 5/8 X 3/8 is from fork lifts and isn't same quality as the original bike stuff was , which seems strange given the obvious bounding a fork liftwould put it to. anyone confirm this or otherwise.  regards BobH

[bsa-bill]

from fork lifts

Given that I've yet to see a fork lift that did'nt use triple row or more chains I think your right to suspect this one Bob

[duTch]

 I checked with Renolds, their price is $120.08 + tax = $132, and the guy assured me it is the thin side plate one for M'cycle.

 So $ 85 is a good price, I better have one.

   Cheers

  http://www.renold.com.au/Products/TransmissionChainSprockets/RenoldSynergy/RenoldSynergyIndexPage.asp?menuID=40

[shuswapkev]

the $120.00???
check what you are buying..generally 530 and most chain comes in 10foot lengths
103 links wont make a rigid frame chain...

I just bought a reasonably high rated chain from a bearing supply...$100.00 for 10 feet.... tsubaki?? 
chain like most stuff..has industrial grades... I don't think..there is any classification for "bike chain"

[duTch]

 Kev, 103 links is twice the length of what a plunger runs. I'm no expert, just goin' on what I know or has already been stated, in the advertised chain, there's 50 links +con-link =51, or 102 rollers/pins.
  5/8" x 102 pins is just over 5 feet.

 Seems the difference for 'bike chain' is thinner side plates , as per previously stated, and the Renolds guy volunteered without me asking.
 Being thinner side plates makes me wonder if the power/whatever(?) rating is lower, unless they use a different grade of material for these to compensate..??
 Call em up, they're at Coopers Plains,  I already added the link in my last post as a reference
 I have an unused refund in Paypal which will just about cover the eBay chain, so looks a goer for me.

 cheers, good luck with it, duTch

[Brian]

Its a bit hard to describe but chains have inner and outer side plates, so for the purpose of determining the number of links required the easiest way is to count the side plates and multipy by two. So for instance if your bike requires a 100 link chain it will have 50 side plates. You can count the rollers, which in this example there will be 100 of them.

The Reynolds chains have thinner side plates because the plates are made of better material than other brands, the thinner metal has the same tensile strength as chains with thicker plates.

Do not use industrial chain on a motorcycle, it might be cheaper but if your lucky it will just wear out with very low mileage. If your unlucky it will break and possible cause all sorts of damage.

Whatever chain you decide to use make sure it is a reputable known brand made specifically for motorcycles.

[duTch]

 Thanks Brian, 'tensile strength' was the term I needed for the concept I had in mind.
 
 I was made aware of the difference with industrial chain some years ago.

  When I refer to 'link', is same as what you call one side-plate /2rollers.

 We're on the same page anyway.
 Cheers

Lastly,

There was a rumour that Reynolds in Oz stopped making motorcycle chain 20 years ago??

I wasn't suggesting it's Aussie made, just supplied.
   Maybe the ebay Renold chain is imported, the web link I pasted is just for reference for anyone who wants to ask them