Tsubaki Road Pin Link 520 RQR – Hollow-Pin Rivet Master Link (55135200030)
The Tsubaki Road Pin link 520 RQR is a hollow-pin rivet master link engineered specifically for the Tsubaki 520 RQR road racing preserves the chain’s very high rigidity, tensile strength and low weight, providing a secure, permanent connection for high-performance road and circuit motorcycles using a 520 RQR drive system.
Main Features
- Dedicated rivet-type master link for the Tsubaki 520 RQR racing chain.
- Hollow-pin design for easier riveting and reduced rotating mass on the drivetrain.
- Supports the high rigidity and tensile strength characteristics of the RQR chain under extreme loads.
- Developed for exclusive racing use, as used on machines in leading international superbike and road racing championships.
- Pre-stretched chain compatibility helps minimise initial elongation after installation when used with the RQR chain.
- Intended for use with suitable chain riveting tools for accurate, repeatable assembly.
- Supplied as a single master link for one 520 RQR chain.
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer | Tsubaki |
| Manufacturer reference | 55135200030 |
| Part type | Rivet-type master link (road pin link) for motorcycle drive chain |
| Chain series | Tsubaki RQR Road Racing |
| Chain pitch / size | 520 |
| Pin design | Hollow pin for easier flaring and lower weight |
| Link type | Permanently riveted master link (non-clip) |
| Application category | Road racing, superbike and high-performance street/track use |
| Installation | Requires an appropriate chain riveting tool and correct riveting procedure |
| Supply unit | 1 × hollow-pin rivet master link |
Typical Use Cases
- Replacement of a worn or damaged master link on an existing Tsubaki 520 RQR chain.
- Adjusting chain length (shortening or reconfiguring) when changing sprocket sizes on race and track bikes.
- Professional race bike preparation where a new, correctly riveted master link is required for each chain installation.
- High-performance road and track motorcycles converted to a 520-pitch Tsubaki RQR chain drive.
Compatibility
The Tsubaki Road Pin link 520 RQR 55135200030 is designed exclusively for use with the Tsubaki 520 RQR road racing chain (520 pitch). When the motorcycle is equipped with a compatible 520 sprocket set and Tsubaki 520 RQR chain, this rivet master link can be used across a wide range of brands and model manufacturer and year coverage from professional racing parts catalogues is summarised below.
| Brand | Model | Year |
| Universal | Universal | 1990–2024 |
| Aprilia | Universal | 1990–2024 |
| BMW | Universal | 1990–2024 |
| Benelli | Universal | 1990–2024 |
| Buell | Universal | 1990–2024 |
| Cagiva Raptor | Universal | 1990–2024 |
| Ducati | Universal | 1990–2024 |
| Moto Guzzi | Universal | 1990–2024 |
| Honda | Universal | 1990–2024 |
| Husqvarna | Universal | 1990–2024 |
| Hyosung | Universal | 1990–2024 |
| Kawasaki | Universal | 1990–2024 |
| KTM | Universal | 1990–2024 |
| Morini Corsaro | Universal | 1990–2024 |
| MV Agusta | Universal | 1990–2024 |
| Peugeot | Universal | 1990–2024 |
| Piaggio | Universal | 1990–2024 |
| Suzuki | Universal | 1990–2024 |
| Triumph | Universal | 1990–2024 |
| Vespa | Universal | 1990–2024 |
| Yamaha | Universal | 1990–2024 |
The actual suitability for a specific motorcycle depends on the presence of a 520-pitch Tsubaki 520 RQR chain and matching sprocket set.
