install new chain not comfortable with master link install one of the links rivets diddnt seem to be flush like the other one . Is it possible to replace the link , chain is new RECOMENDATIONS I HOPE I DONT HAVE TO GET A NEW CHAIN
Location: Chesapeake, VA '06 ZZR fighter, 05 VTX-1300
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Post up a pic of the link. It may just need mushroomed out a little more.
Sev is right, a replacement master link is cheap. You can call around to your local motorcycle dealerships and ask if they have a link available. They typically carry 520 pitch silver and gold links for $6-$8 from what I've seen. Which chain are you running? 525 (stock size) or 520?
Ya if you arent comfy with the looks of it then replace that sucker. I had a rivet style ML that I thought was ok.......it broke at the drag strip. I have a vid and got lucky that the chain flew out to the side. This was the second rivet style I did and it didnt look as mushroomed out as my first one. Now I have a normal master link
Ya if you arent comfy with the looks of it then replace that sucker. I had a rivet style ML that I thought was ok.......it broke at the drag strip. I have a vid and got lucky that the chain flew out to the side. This was the second rivet style I did and it didnt look as mushroomed out as my first one. Now I have a normal master link
I thought the normal masterlink is a rivet style :s
Never heard of a rivet failing like that before, only clip fastener MLs
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Originally Posted by goingtoscotland
I would get more grip out of it if I were to ride on the rim than I would with a Shinko
running 525 stock chain got rivet replaced looks good now also , I have noticed since I replaced the chain and sprockets i can hear a whirling noise from that area . I adjusted with about 1 1/2 inch of play in chain and it seems to be aligned correctly. Could I have some other issue or does new chain have that sound like a whine sound ? does any body have a manual for a 2000 zx6r that can show tourqe specs for frt and rear sprocket , rear axle nut ? A couple of guys recomeded like 94 ft pds on
frt sprocket , rear axle nut and 27 ft pds on rear sprocket is this corrtect ? or could I just be to tight in the chain ?
I thought the normal masterlink is a rivet style :s
Never heard of a rivet failing like that before, only clip fastener MLs
every chain or ML I had ever bought were clip style so I considered it the "normal" kind I guess. Like I said the first rivet one I did on my bike was good. Then I bought new chain/sprockets and did another rivet. Im sure I didnt seat it good enough or whatever u want to call it but I broke it. More operator error than anything im sure.
Post up a pic of the link. It may just need mushroomed out a little more.
Sev is right, a replacement master link is cheap. You can call around to your local motorcycle dealerships and ask if they have a link available. They typically carry 520 pitch silver and gold links for $6-$8 Car accessories what I've seen. Which chain are you running? 525 (stock size) or 520?
Chain replaced not happy with master link install
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