Description
A 520 chain is only as strong as its weakest link, and on an off-road or MX machine that weak point is almost always the connector. The ProTaper 520XRC Master Link is built from the Gold Series line to close that gap. It is a clip-style link engineered around the same X-Ring technology found in the full chain run, so the seal on the connecting link holds grease in and grit out just like every other pin in the loop. Riders swapping a worn 520 chain, shortening one for a different final drive gear, or repairing a damaged section after a rock strike need a link that will not become the failure point six months later, and that is exactly the job this part is built to do.
Why riders keep this in the toolbox:
- Matches ProTaper Gold Series 520XRC chain for a consistent X-Ring seal across the full loop
- Chromoly steel plates and pins rated for up to 7,700 lbs. tensile strength
- Clip-style retainer for a fast field repair without a chain press
- Suited to offroad MX and ATV drivetrains up to 750cc
- Gold finish matches the rest of the Gold Series chain for a clean look on the sprocket
Keep one of these in the truck or the trailer toolbox. Chain failures rarely happen at a convenient time, and having the correct master link on hand means a five minute roadside fix instead of a trailered bike. This link is sized for 520 pitch chains and is not interchangeable with 428 or 525 pitch parts, so confirm your chain size before ordering. IPD Racing stocks the ProTaper chain lineup because it is what we run on our own race bikes, and genuine ProTaper parts carry the manufacturer warranty.
