October 6th, 2014, 01:37 PM | #1 |
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Missing piece to my master link?!
I was lubing my chain this morning and as per usual I looked for the master link so I knew what a full rotation of the chain was, but I couldn't find the master link.
I eventually found that this was because the master link clip was gone.. I'm assuming this is very, very bad? |
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October 6th, 2014, 01:43 PM | #2 |
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No more riding till you get another link and safety wire it. Make sure you put the open end away from the direction of travel (is this correct?). Or get a masterlink that can be riveted.
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October 6th, 2014, 01:44 PM | #3 |
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^^^ yea
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October 6th, 2014, 01:52 PM | #4 |
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I think I'm gonna go with a riveting master link this time.. Those are better, right?
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October 6th, 2014, 01:54 PM | #5 |
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Varies. I think if I knew I'd be taking the chain off or whatever often, I'd use a clip style. If you over flare the rivet style, you will need to start again. You basically need no special tools to remove and install a clip style.
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October 6th, 2014, 01:54 PM | #6 |
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Better? Sure, if the install is done properly. Otherwise, they are worse.
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October 6th, 2014, 02:01 PM | #7 |
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Hmm I might go with a clip style again then.
Is there a tutorial of some sort that shows how to properly safety wire a master link? |
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October 6th, 2014, 02:07 PM | #8 |
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Google.
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October 6th, 2014, 02:57 PM | #9 |
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I would be concerned about where the link went. Even if it as on the wrong way it is not likely to come off in normal use, suggesting it was stolen ( or that you are ahead of someone in the office promotion race )
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October 6th, 2014, 03:19 PM | #10 |
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They come off.
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October 6th, 2014, 03:42 PM | #11 | |
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i use only clips now. if i don't remember to safety wire it shut, it is gone in a day. usually only happens if i forgot and get above 80mph... i think its the speed that the chain takes the corner of the front sprocket at that does it.
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October 6th, 2014, 03:46 PM | #12 | |
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Exhibit A Exhibit B Exhibit C Up to you, other have zipped tied them as well.
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October 6th, 2014, 04:49 PM | #14 | |
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October 6th, 2014, 04:56 PM | #15 |
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well theres the problem! i thought you were supposed to install clips using bubblegum and tweezers?
seriously though, how else are you supposed to install a clip? you put the link wall on the pins, push it as far as it goes with the grips, then install the clip and snap it on using the grips again. i have had a few clips last longer. but when i safetywire it, it does not come off. one way you are trusting the spring of the metal clip to hold tight. the other way you are trusting a piece of metal not to snap in half. i would rather push the limit to it snapping rather than the limit being it gets a little bit loose and falls off.
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October 6th, 2014, 04:58 PM | #16 |
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Just don't get a bicycle chain like someone did and then it broke.
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October 6th, 2014, 05:26 PM | #18 |
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... but the clip comes with instructions!
haha. i guess there are no bounds to human stupidity
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October 6th, 2014, 05:29 PM | #19 |
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I have a clip. I used pliers to put them on and followed DID instructions. Reached above 120. Clip still there.
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October 6th, 2014, 05:31 PM | #20 |
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i wonder if it is actually hard downshifting that pulls untied clips off... i do that a lot.
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October 6th, 2014, 05:43 PM | #22 |
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You train one of these to use pliers and he refits the clip on the move.
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October 10th, 2014, 07:29 PM | #25 |
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I got a new clip for now and plan on safety wiring it as soon as I can (afford to purchase the necessary wire/tool)
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