Re: [ST] Chain - endlesss or linked?

[Matt Knowles <matt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Master links seem like a good idea as they make the chain easily 
removable for cleaning and replacement. I used to be real skeptical 
of the superiority of having a riveted link, until I had a master 
link fail. Fortunately for me, the chain came off the bike 
gracefully, and I only had to deal with the inconvenience of being 
totally stranded. But there is a huge potential for rear wheel or 
transmission lockup if the chain fails.

Go with the riveted link unless you really want to tear your swingarm 
off to install an endless chain.

>You get an endless chain by riveting the two ends together, so there's no
>difference there.  Endless chains are expected to be more reliable than one
>closed with a "master link".  I never had a master link fail on a
>motorcycle.


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'01 KLR650 - for exploring the North Coast backroads
'97 KLX300 & '01 Lakota - for playing in the dirt
'79 KZ400 - just because it was the first vehicle I ever owned

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