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Chain question

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  • 25-08-2011 3:18pm
    #1
    djayforza
    Registered Users Posts: 135 ✭✭


    I have replaced my chain and used a split link connection, the only problem was the slide on clip broke, is the bike safe to use?
    I have a rivet link which I will get fitted next week but can I ride on it now?


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    peter bermingham
    Registered Users Posts: 456 ✭✭peter bermingham


    no dont use it get the revit one put in or get another split link not safe at all


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    djayforza
    Registered Users Posts: 135 ✭✭djayforza


    peter bermingham wrote: »
    no dont use it get the revit one put in or get another split link not safe at all
    Oh right, there is a mechanics 3 miles away, could I ride it that far?


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    LookBehindYou
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 994 Mod ✭✭✭✭LookBehindYou


    What type of bike is it ?


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    Sids Not
    Registered Users Posts: 1,701 ✭✭✭Sids Not


    djayforza wrote: »
    I have replaced my chain and used a split link connection, the only problem was the slide on clip broke, is the bike safe to use?
    I have a rivet link which I will get fitted next week but can I ride on it now?

    JESUS...:eek:...dont ride that bike without the link properly attached...if that were to come out it could cause damage to yourself ,others or at the least yer bike.....


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    Wossack
    Registered Users Posts: 7,005 ✭✭✭Wossack


    I personally wouldnt even ride it round the corner

    can you not fit the rivet link yourself? and then spin to the mechanic to have it doublechecked?


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    Green_Martian
    Registered Users Posts: 1,545 ✭✭✭Green_Martian


    I wouldn't risk it tbh, could do a lot of damage if it comes off


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    LookBehindYou
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 994 Mod ✭✭✭✭LookBehindYou


    Chains with clip connection are used on some 600 machines for the TT races, bit of silicone put on the clip to save it rattling loose.


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    Sids Not
    Registered Users Posts: 1,701 ✭✭✭Sids Not


    LookBehindYou wrote: »
    Chains with clip connection are used on some 600 machines for the TT races, bit of silicone put on the clip to save it rattling loose.

    Thats all good IF you have the clip in place.....which he doesnt...;)


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    LookBehindYou
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 994 Mod ✭✭✭✭LookBehindYou


    Sids Not wrote: »
    Thats all good IF you have the clip in place.....which he doesnt...;)

    I need to go to specsavers :o


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    Sids Not
    Registered Users Posts: 1,701 ✭✭✭Sids Not


    LookBehindYou wrote: »
    I need to go to specsavers :o

    No probs mate..............:D


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    goldie fish
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,195 ✭✭✭goldie fish


    djayforza wrote: »
    Oh right, there is a mechanics 3 miles away, could I ride it that far?
    NO!


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    djayforza
    Registered Users Posts: 135 ✭✭djayforza


    goldie fish wrote: »
    djayforza wrote: »
    Oh right, there is a mechanics 3 miles away, could I ride it that far?
    NO!

    Alright cheers fir the feedback,
    How would I go about fitting the rivet link myself then?


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    Tigger
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,707 ✭✭✭✭Tigger


    chain rivit tools

    http://www.yamahafz1oa.com/joekchainbreakingbasics.shtml

    or a vice and some luck


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