Replacing chain

[lingua27]

Hi,

Yep, you can buy a Shimano 116-link chain with a connecting pin and just remove two links for your 114-link setup. Works perfectly for 6-speed.
The “inner plate chamfering” is mostly for smoother shifting on modern chains; for your Orbit Gold Medal it’s not essential. Just keep the connecting pin through an outer plate to avoid stiff links.
Looks like you’re all set — love the Tupperware of shiny bits!

 

[AngieMc]

I think I will enjoy taking apart and cleaning rather than putting together. Started to put together yesterday but was delayed as lost some parts. Today had to work in the garden but I did manage to put on the front derailleur so I feel I've started.

 

[winjohn]

Keep going, you will get there! It will be worth it.

 

[AngieMc]

Keep going, you will get there! It will be worth it.

I just hope that when I've finished the build the plastic Tupperware tub is empty and not full of odd bolts that should be on the bike, but I don't know where .

 

[Glug]

A second vote for KMC, I find the quick link works really well.

KMC 6-8 speed - width 7.3mm 114 links
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004TGL2K8?th=1
Used on all my bikes: 1953 - 1982, 6 speed to 8 speed.

One of my bikes needs 116 so I just added 2 links from another identical chain - chain splitter is really useful.

 

[Nob]

A second vote for KMC, I find the quick link works really well.

KMC 6-8 speed - width 7.3mm 114 links
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004TGL2K8?th=1
Used on all my bikes: 1953 - 1982, 6 speed to 8 speed.

One of my bikes needs 116 so I just added 2 links from another identical chain - chain splitter is really useful.

Definitely useful when you need to add links