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This part is the art of the seemingly simple job
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roofman
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Thats a wiper arm removal tool
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Excuse my ignorance, genuine question, are split links not used on motorcycle chains? Maybe only on low power stuff?, I remember my Suzuki GS125 of 1986 vintage had one.
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Split links can be used on high power bikes though riveted links reduce risk as if properly done cannot come unattached. I have bought a bike before with the split link on the wrong way.
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I spent many miles thrashing a GS125 trying to make it go as fast as my RD125LC!
They could certainly take a beating!
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I took my FZR400 race bike for a dyno run and after strapping it down and warming it up just before the first run noticed the split link was missing
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Thanks for the replies as always gents and lady(@KimB )
The bike is only a 200cc as struggles past 65mph it’s geared for off road really so not too fussed about it flying off at silly rpms
I was hoping to borrow one from a mate today but the selfish fella is away for the weekend, how dare he!
Will use the grinder today as I have done in the past just wanted a tool for the box as if I’m at a race circuit/enduro it can be a pain to source power
The new one has a split link in so is fine to go back on it will also add 5bhp as it’s a flashy gold one
The bike is only a 200cc as struggles past 65mph it’s geared for off road really so not too fussed about it flying off at silly rpms
I was hoping to borrow one from a mate today but the selfish fella is away for the weekend, how dare he!
Will use the grinder today as I have done in the past just wanted a tool for the box as if I’m at a race circuit/enduro it can be a pain to source power
The new one has a split link in so is fine to go back on it will also add 5bhp as it’s a flashy gold one
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Great little bike. Had mine painted orange, like a mini Laverda Jota
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On a small cc bike I would use a split link, its just easier,
I use a split link on my KTM 640 Enduro,
The ZX12R gets a rivet link
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My motorbike one is ancient, I do have a campagnolo Bicycle chain splitter its a joy to use and the local bike shop is often trying to buy it off me but as it was a gift from the Campag rep many years ago and it brings it all back when I use it its staying.
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Great little bike. Had mine painted orange, like a mini Laverda Jota
I bought it off a mate after I blew the LC up!
I had some real fun on that old thing dispite only being able to do about 65mph.
I remember sliding off on some mud left on the road by a building site, I could see it coming but could do nothing about it, I was laughing before I hit the road and just picked it up and thrashed onwards
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As I read that my first thought was do you want to sell it
Spring type links are as strong as a rivit link and if you take the chain off for regular maintenance are better as they stretch / wear with the rest of the chain. You should use a new spring clip every time and put it on the right way.
On my Harris Z1000 chain I used to also twist a couple of turns of lock wire around the link plate and clip to ensure it never came off unless I wanted it to.
Now you have to buy the spring link separately when you buy a new chain as they come with the rivit link as std.
On my Harris Z1000 chain I used to also twist a couple of turns of lock wire around the link plate and clip to ensure it never came off unless I wanted it to.
Now you have to buy the spring link separately when you buy a new chain as they come with the rivit link as std.
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Its just a joy to use, I know its juts a tool but it works so well. I had the Story of Campag book but foolishly lent it out have you seen the price of them!As I read that my first thought was do you want to sell it
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So as it happened I had to cut the face off the pins and they took some real hammering to remove on the up side the new chain was a joy to fit with the split link
I took a quick pic before I used my paddock stand to lift the bike up as I didn’t want the dust in my garage(from the grinder)
The gold chain is a nice match for the tank paint work plus it adds 5bhp in cool factor
I took a quick pic before I used my paddock stand to lift the bike up as I didn’t want the dust in my garage(from the grinder)
The gold chain is a nice match for the tank paint work plus it adds 5bhp in cool factor
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So as it happened I had to cut the face off the pins and they took some real hammering to remove on the up side the new chain was a joy to fit with the split link
I took a quick pic before I used my paddock stand to lift the bike up as I didn’t want the dust in my garage(from the grinder)
The gold chain is a nice match for the tank paint work plus it adds 5bhp in cool factor
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look a bit slack there man
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As soon as i left a post i kinda new it was a "stage shot"
