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Originally Posted by Topaz
It looks like the factory chain in my N300 was a 'closed' chain, meaning there was no connecting link. They were all the same.
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Often factory fitted chains are continuous link. Because they fit the chain in a production line & it saves time and hassle. Owners don't want to strip half their bike including removing the swingarm to fit replacement continuous chains. Even though if you get 20K miles out of one its a great idea. So you can clean & regrease the suspension linkages & swingarm bearings !
So the rivet link was invented to allow us to just pull a new chain through using the old one & hey presto 👍