split links

theshmoo · Bottomless Pit Joined: 23 Jun 2004 Karma :

I was reading so old threads and was wondering what you guys though about split links for you bikes chains.
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Vin · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Karma :

I'm interested in this too. I fitted one and all the profits of doom have been warning me off impending disaster.
Oh and can you get a chain that has done a couple of hundred miles riveted?
Cheers
Vin

mchaggis · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 May 2004 Karma :

No problems with split link chains here, though I've only had a wee bike with rather little torque. The thing I like about them most is being able to remove the chain to clean it and free siezed links after neglect in winter. Whistle

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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Used split link chains quite a few times. There is currently one on the GPZ500. Came with both but the rivit link was impossible to fit.

All the best

Keith
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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

I have had two split links fail at speed on GPZ500s. As such, I always use rivets on a bike over 250cc.
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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Had rivit links fail as well, and split link chains fail other than on the link.

To be honest on the GPZ500 with split link was a pig to get in place. About as tight fitting as a rivit link is normally.

All the best

Keith
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gavin · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Jul 2005 Karma :

never used a rivet link, never had a chain fail, clean and lube my chain nearly every time i ride. go figure.

stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Scotoiler fitted on mine both times, sheared through the back-plate and spat off.

I once snapped an endless chain too, but that one was past due changing.
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sickpup · Old Timer Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Karma :

I've seen 2 new chains shed their split links in the last 2 months, both fitted by the other mechanic at my work. I will only fit them on 420/428 chains.

Anything bigger and I use the soft rivet but I use the proper tool not the piece of shit motion pro tool sold by M&P but the Whale tool which costs a small fortune. I haven't had a single chain I've fitted fail.

DesmoBiMBO · Derestricted Danger Joined: 03 Aug 2005 Karma :

Rivet link, always on bikes with more than 30 HP... Wink

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Vin · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Karma :

OK so maybe I should get the chain riveted. Any thoughts on my question about rivetting a lightly used chain. I have the soft link I could get the bike shop to do it for me.
Vin

stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Vin · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Karma :

Thanks I will look into it Thumbs Up