I've lost three master links so far, the last time I hadn't even gotten out of my driveway. Aside from chain alignment and tension, is there something else I should look at? Or is my new engine just too much for a 40 chain? I do have a chain rivet tool, if I can find a rivet on ML I'll try that too. (I'll weld it on if I have to)
Well crap.
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rmm727
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got the link aimed the right direction?
Nick
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also check sprocket alignment I had some issues with that
The closed end has got to be facing the direction of chain travel
qtband
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Like this......
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Have you got the correct master link for your chain? How do you install them?
Its a 40 chain, and a 40 master link. Yesterday after work I put the chain back on, this time I flipped the ML over so the clip was away from the clutch. I also checked the alignment and slid the clutch out a bit. I noticed that the driven sprocket has a spot where it may be bent a little, so I'll have to replace it. Also important, as I was tensioning the chain I noticed that the engine looked to be a little cocked, so I fixed that. On the test ride it all seemed to be ok. I left my phone at home so I have no idea if I gained any speed by swapping out my jet and e-tube.
fowler
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It shouldn't technically matter which way the master link goes
The reason u put it that way to make sure if u hit something while drivring it won't flick off
Alternately if the chain is rubbing anywhere it'll pop the link off
The reason u put it that way to make sure if u hit something while drivring it won't flick off
Alternately if the chain is rubbing anywhere it'll pop the link off
You are 100% correct. It is only because of it being uncliped that you install it that way
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