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MRA464:
Hi Guys
Please can I ask for some advice.
I am in the need to replace the balancer chain on my restoration project.
I have been informed by a fellow member that the chain is actually the same as a 219 Karting drive chain which are substantially cheaper than the hard to get original.

I am happy buying and shortening the Kart chain, but my dilemma is the re joining of the ends.
Can I use a standard split link or should I look at a rivet link?
Does anyone know where I might be able to get one made up, its 72 links.
Thanks for your advice in advance.
Mark

Laverda Dave:
I wouldn't use a split link in a balance chain, you'll be asking for trouble. Contact Jason at the chain man on the following link
https://the-chain-man.co.uk/
It was Jason's father Andy, who told me about the Kart chain. He made up a chain of the correct length with a rivited link when I sent him my old original chain.
Good luck
Dave

MRA464:
Thanks Dave
I have contacted Jason and I will be sending my balancer and CAM chain to him to look at.
A very helpful Guy.
Cheers

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