chain master link

Peter Restaino · Jan 5, 2026

Does anybody know why a new final drive chain from Andover Norton, it says in the instructions that only use the supplied clip type master link as temporary use until you get a rivet type master link. What are they worried about.

robs ss · Jan 5, 2026

Are you talking about a 520 chain? I don't think there's room for a clip on a 530.
If so, I have been using the clip type on my 520 for close to 20,000 miles - no problem as long as you face the clip in the correct direction.

As for AN, it's probably just new wave risk aversion bullshit! ("Can't sue us - we told you not to use it!")
Cheers

SteveBorland · Jan 5, 2026

robs ss said:
Are you talking about a 520 chain? I don't think there's room for a clip on a 530.
If so, I have been using the clip type on my 520 for close to 20,000 miles - no problem as long as you face the clip in the correct direction.

As for AN, it's probably just new wave risk aversion bullshit! ("Can't sue us - we told you not to use it!")
Cheers

I'm using a Iwis 530 chain with a master link - no problems.

Ron L · Jan 5, 2026

robs ss said:
Are you talking about a 520 chain? I don't think there's room for a clip on a 530.
If so, I have been using the clip type on my 520 for close to 20,000 miles - no problem as long as you face the clip in the correct direction.

As for AN, it's probably just new wave risk aversion bullshit! ("Can't sue us - we told you not to use it!")
Cheers

All Nortons came from the factory with a 530 chain and master link with clip. The problem is that some 530 chains are wider than others and will catch the clip. No. 50 industrial chain also has thick side plates causing the same problem.

robs ss · Jan 5, 2026

SteveBorland said:
I'm using a Iwis 530 chain with a master link - no problems.

Sorry Steve - I meant 530 O-X-Z ring chains.

Peter Restaino · Jan 6, 2026

530 chain ok covering there arse. thanks

L.A.B. · Jan 6, 2026

Ron L said:
All Nortons came from the factory with a 530 chain and master link with clip.

Not all Nortons. It's 10B-1 not 530 and the current Elite '530' chain AN sells is 10B-1.

Roller chain 10B-1 - ELITE

Roller chain according to ISO 606 for industrial applications

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Links should be the same make as the chain so if AN specifies a rivet link then they should supply it with the chain, I assume they don't.

Peter Restaino · Jan 6, 2026

No just the clip on type.

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