Re: [ST] Installing a master link with clip

[Thomas Emberson <thomas@xxxxxxx>]

On Tue, 10 Apr 2001, Erik Miner wrote:

> Jay if you are installing a chain with a rivet type master link do 
> yourself a favor and have it done correctly with the proper tool. I 
> can't think of many other things that would be worse to come off at 
> speed!!

A friend of mine had a dealership put a new chain on his bike, the
master link or such failed (can't remember the type of the chain),
and it did at least $1000 in damage. Luckily it was on a straight
but he stayed up, they had to replace the rear sub frame, rear rim,
tire, and rear cowling. As well the chain/debris missed his friend,
riding about 2 car lengths behind him by about 2 feet.

I would rather a properly installed patch on a tire start to leak
than a chain break :-)

Tom

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