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03-03-2007, 01:33 AM
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Short Shifter
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Hypothetical question...
Purely hypothetical... Person buys chain... person feeds new chain on to sprockets... person cuts chain to suspect correct length... person realizes chain is cut too short... person wonders how safe or unsafe it would be to use two master links on chain in order to fix problem. Purely hypothetical question
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03-03-2007, 01:46 AM
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I are not David Hicks
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My guess "bad" but I'm no expert.
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03-03-2007, 07:43 AM
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Throttle Lock
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It's not ideal, but as long as they are installed correctly it's okay.
I would use a rivet type link instead of the clip type.
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03-03-2007, 07:56 AM
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A rivet type master link is just as strong as any other link on the chain. So it's no problem...
I wouldnt do it with a clip type link.
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03-03-2007, 08:27 AM
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my 600 track bike got 2 rivet links, never had a problem
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03-03-2007, 09:14 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Duff750
Purely hypothetical...
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03-03-2007, 09:59 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by John217
my 600 track bike got 2 rivet links, never had a problem
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03-03-2007, 11:55 AM
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Throttle Lock
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Should be able to get away with it.........like everyone said, never use a clip-style masterlink on a streetbike.
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03-03-2007, 05:32 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SPL170db
like everyone said, never use a clip-style masterlink on a streetbike.
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Or EVER if at all possible.
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03-03-2007, 08:47 PM
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Throttle Lock
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Quote:
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Or EVER if at all possible.
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I made due with them on MX bikes, but the last dirtbike I rode made over 100 HP less than my current streetbike does
Needless to say, even on that bike I splooged some silicone sealant over the clip for a little added extra safety.
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03-04-2007, 02:28 AM
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TO HELL with savin a few bucks. Thought I was going to be Mr. Fix It and put my new chain and sprockets on myself. I'll never do another one of those sons of bitches again. I finally got the chain on after a lot of bullshit, but the master link just doesn't seem like it's clamped down as far as it can be...I'm half way afraid to ride the damn thing now I'm also dealin with adjusting the rear break mount so it will fit back into the bracket with the wheel moved forward. The 14mm bolt seems like it's been cranked down with a fuggin impact wrench, and I can't find a damn 14mm hex socket anywhere around the garage...all I've got is the damn star sockets and they're just strippin the bolt. Not worth it. Takin that shit to The Man from now on
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03-04-2007, 09:59 AM
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A 37 Production
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Well at least you know that you dont have shit for tools and cant work on bikes. Thats a good thing to find out when not riding. Could find that out mid corner and get hurt.
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03-04-2007, 10:33 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Duff750
TO HELL with savin a few bucks. Thought I was going to be Mr. Fix It and put my new chain and sprockets on myself. I'll never do another one of those sons of bitches again. I finally got the chain on after a lot of bullshit, but the master link just doesn't seem like it's clamped down as far as it can be...I'm half way afraid to ride the damn thing now I'm also dealin with adjusting the rear break mount so it will fit back into the bracket with the wheel moved forward. The 14mm bolt seems like it's been cranked down with a fuggin impact wrench, and I can't find a damn 14mm hex socket anywhere around the garage...all I've got is the damn star sockets and they're just strippin the bolt. Not worth it. Takin that shit to The Man from now on
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Not sure if you have one but you can also safety wire the master link clip in place.
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03-04-2007, 11:12 AM
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It's not clip type, it's a rivet link
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03-14-2007, 09:40 AM
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If you know a reputable shop, this and valves are two things I prefer to have done for me ... just preference, dont know why
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