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January 10th, 2017, 10:29 AM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: David
Location: Fort Worth,TX
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Can I use an RK XSO Master Link with an SO chain?
So for my track day only bike I ordered a RK 520 SO chain, and it came with a clip link. I am trying to find just a rivet master and all I am finding are XSO master rivet links. They looks like same, just wanted to sanity check before I order. Anyone know if I can use an XSO with an SO chain? Thanks!
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January 10th, 2017, 10:36 AM
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The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
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If they are the same pitch and width I don't see an issue, we use alternate brand master links from time to time during a track day and all works out just fine.
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January 10th, 2017, 12:00 PM
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Daily Ninjette rider
Name: Hernan
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Clip or ribbeted type?
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January 10th, 2017, 01:30 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: David
Location: Fort Worth,TX
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January 10th, 2017, 01:48 PM
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The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
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Clip or master, pitch and width rule the day. If you search this site, you will find methods of safety wiring clip style master links.
Bottom line, don't mater which type, check often and check like your arse depends on it, because "IT DOES."
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January 10th, 2017, 01:51 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: David
Location: Fort Worth,TX
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would this one work?
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...xw-master-link I have a rivet tool coming. |
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January 10th, 2017, 04:41 PM
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Track Clown
Name: Chris
Location: Kingman, AZ
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all i am wondering is why?
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January 10th, 2017, 05:09 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: David
Location: Fort Worth,TX
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January 10th, 2017, 05:28 PM
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The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13
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Bottom line as I am sure you already know, rivet and forget aside of a an eyeball on it before the track day. If you use the clip style, still have a look before riding for the day, but if at the track... might want to safety wire it. Not sure why I found this pic first, but this image is MY work and will pass track day tech without question. 
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January 10th, 2017, 05:33 PM
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The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13
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^^^^ fyi
That safety wiring job as good as it looks, will NOT last forever, please check it every track day. HOT, COLD, HOT, COLD, HOT, COLD makes the wire brittle and it will fail on you. DON'T let it fail.
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January 10th, 2017, 05:38 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: David
Location: Fort Worth,TX
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I ordered the rivet one. This chain should last a long while. So I want to be able to not worry about it.
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