fiddle mike
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« on: May 21, 2009, 02:44:30 PM » |
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I don't like this type of master link, but it's what I have to work with. The Japanese instructions showed a right-hand drive so I'm not sure the clip is facing the correct way and if its on all the way. Any chain guys?  |
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Willow
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« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2009, 02:52:35 PM » |
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It appears to be on the correct way (open end away from the direction of travel), but it does not appear to be fully seated.
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Scott from FL, now in Maine
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« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2009, 03:08:43 PM » |
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Agree with Willow. It is on correctly, but not set. needs to be pushed on further. When fully on the open end should close to set on the lower pin. The lock pin maybe bent right now. It can happen when to lock is not push against the link fully. Make sure before pushing to locked position that the lock is in the groove around link pin, then push it to the locked position. I find large needle nose pliers work good for locking the pin. Hope that made sense to you. I wouldn't ride it the way it is, it's an accident looking to happen.
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fiddle mike
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« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2009, 03:27:37 PM » |
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Agree with Willow. It is on correctly, but not set. needs to be pushed on further. When fully on the open end should close to set on the lower pin. The lock pin maybe bent right now. It can happen when to lock is not push against the link fully. Make sure before pushing to locked position that the lock is in the groove around link pin, then push it to the locked position. I find large needle nose pliers work good for locking the pin. Hope that made sense to you. I wouldn't ride it the way it is, it's an accident looking to happen.
I know what you're saying. I took the clip off, once, and flipped it over,but still no love. I used needle nose pliers but it just ain't happening for me; I guess I did bend it. Every time I have to fool with a chain drive I congratulate myself on riding a Valk, but I'm the service guy for wife's Magna and daughter's Virago. It's Daughter's bike and she'll just have to cage, tomorrow. Maybe I'll find a master link I can peen with a chisel. |
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Scott from FL, now in Maine
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« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2009, 03:30:30 PM » |
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Would love to be there to help, but we have a gulf between us  I lived in Corpus Christi as a young teen. Bet it has change since I left in 1974 LOL Good Luck to you  |
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« Reply #5 on: May 21, 2009, 03:42:08 PM » |
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All clip type master links are not created the same. I find that the Suzuki shops usually have the strongest more heavy duty type. Best is the brad type, same as the stock chain, but a pain if you dont have the equipment. I run the clips on my Zx14, and they are plenty strong. Like above closed end of clip in direction of chain rotation, and it has to be seated so both ends of the clip are in the groove. If it is an 0 or X ring chain you may have to press the other side in a little deeper.  |
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« Reply #6 on: May 21, 2009, 06:20:30 PM » |
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It looks installed correctly. Pull it off and get a big set of channel locks that fit between the pins and squash the plates and that should give you enough room. Look at the clip and see if it is not sprung a little. tap it in a little deeper than the pic then push it closed. I use red silicon on mine to lock it in place and make it easy to find to check. Use the masterlink and clip intended for the chain. Mixing and matching can have bad results.
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« Reply #7 on: May 26, 2009, 09:04:29 PM » |
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that clip looks too lose. is it old? get a new one its wewll worth the few dollars.
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fiddle mike
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« Reply #8 on: May 26, 2009, 11:48:31 PM » |
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that clip looks too lose. is it old? get a new one its wewll worth the few dollars.
It was new, came with the chain. I bought another one after the clip broke. After the second clip broke I got the the other kind of master link, pushed it together with a small C clamp and smacked the ends of the rivets with a chisel. Problem solved. |
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« Reply #9 on: May 27, 2009, 03:05:08 PM » |
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I like to hear stories that end that way...Nuthing a good smack with a hammer can't fix  .... LOL |
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« Reply #10 on: August 04, 2009, 08:01:02 PM » |
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I like to hear stories that end that way...Nuthing a good smack with a hammer can't fix .... LOL ahh gotta love the hammer lol |
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