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Old 12-03-2008 | 12:03 PM
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ok i wanna do it up, i already know what i wanna do with the sprocket size n all but when i put the new chain on i got a question concerning the master link. id love to put a clip type like i run on my dirt bikes but the guy at the dealership keeps telling me its dangerous on a street bike n that i needa use the press on style or what ever... i want that clip style so i can take the chain on n off easier to clean n lube well. i dont see how it could be dangerous if you put the clip on the correct direction. any opinions or suggestions on this would be great.
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Re: when regearing my 636...

The pressed on one is safer. But I always runs the clip cuz I don't have the tool to press it on. I just keep an eye on the clip to make sure its not falling off. Never had one fall off yet so...
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Re: when regearing my 636...

just buy the clip style. Your chain might have come with the rivet style but you can buy the link over the counter. Of course their gonna recommend rivet cause its probably more secure. I've never had either one break on me though.
Another option is just buy the tools to do both.
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Re: when regearing my 636...

Originally Posted by richd3000
ok i wanna do it up, i already know what i wanna do with the sprocket size n all but when i put the new chain on i got a question concerning the master link. id love to put a clip type like i run on my dirt bikes but the guy at the dealership keeps telling me its dangerous on a street bike n that i needa use the press on style or what ever... i want that clip style so i can take the chain on n off easier to clean n lube well. i dont see how it could be dangerous if you put the clip on the correct direction. any opinions or suggestions on this would be great.
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i would not run a clip link its just way to dangerous on a street bike that does 130 plus. but people above have diff opinions on that. just buy some extra press links there only like 5 bucks a piece and you only need a center bunch and a hammer to put them on in about 5 minutes.

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Re: when regearing my 636...

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just buy the clip style. Your chain might have come with the rivet style but you can buy the link over the counter. Of course their gonna recommend rivet cause its probably more secure. I've never had either one break on me though.
Another option is just buy the tools to do both.
http://motionpro.com/motorcycle/tools/category/chain/

those motion pro chain breakers are not worth the money they break to dam easy and yo only need a center bunch and a hammer to do it, works for me everythime.
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wheres old man rodger on this one?
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i used to use a dremal tool n vice n center punch to cut my dirt bike chains down to size... i guess i could use the same method on this one...
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Re: when regearing my 636...

Originally Posted by thunderacedan
those motion pro chain breakers are not worth the money they break to dam easy and yo only need a center bunch and a hammer to do it, works for me everythime.
if you broke it your not doing it right. I've used them all over half dozen times with no problems. Just takes patience.
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Re: when regearing my 636...

Originally Posted by richd3000
i used to use a dremal tool n vice n center punch to cut my dirt bike chains down to size... i guess i could use the same method on this one...
yeah, i used to use that method before i found the proper tools.
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Re: when regearing my 636...

ive been using clip style on all my bikes for the last 6 years and never had a problem with them. just dont ever take the chain off and then reinstall the same master link and clip. buy a new one anytime u take it off, theyre only like 7 dollars anyway.
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Re: when regearing my 636...

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if you broke it your not doing it right. I've used them all over half dozen times with no problems. Just takes patience.

dam i hear that alot ill stick with the cheaper method of a center punch and hammer.
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Re: when regearing my 636...

Originally Posted by mofat01
The pressed on one is safer. But I always runs the clip cuz I don't have the tool to press it on. I just keep an eye on the clip to make sure its not falling off. Never had one fall off yet so...
Same here, except i had one fall off my 929. I was about to go into a sit down coaster and the bike just fell down with a loud clanking sound. I turned around and saw the chain going down the road like a snake I bought another c-clip master and never had the problem again

I've never had any issues with my past and present 600cc bikes.
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Re: when regearing my 636...

i have the clip and always used the clip never a problem for me
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Re: when regearing my 636...

Originally Posted by thunderacedan
i would not run a clip link its just way to dangerous on a street bike that does 130 plus. but people above have diff opinions on that. just buy some extra press links there only like 5 bucks a piece and you only need a center bunch and a hammer to put them on in about 5 minutes.
a 'ghetto rigged' rivet link is NOT better then a properly installed clip style link..


using a rivet and a hammer is just asking for trouble.. One little fracture in the metal, and the rivet link will fail

Can't believe you wouldn't use a clip style, but then you'd ghetto a rivet style on
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how do i know where or which link is the master link on a factory 520 chain on my 04 636?
Old 12-03-2008 | 03:41 PM
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Re: when regearing my 636...

I never trust clip-links....Wont use them on my or my freinds bikes....If you ever see a chain fall off like I have, or see how many people come to my shop for work..And I tell them the clip is missing, and the only thing holding their chain together is LUCK....

The day I decided to never use one, was the day I seen my buddies track bike after the clip link failed...And his chain bounced off his swingarm, off the back of his race boot, and right through his tail section...If he wasnt wearing Daytona race boots he would have easily lost his foot...

Thats just my opinion/experience thou, some people have been using them for years with no problems...
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Re: when regearing my 636...

Originally Posted by Towlieee
a 'ghetto rigged' rivet link is NOT better then a properly installed clip style link..


using a rivet and a hammer is just asking for trouble.. One little fracture in the metal, and the rivet link will fail

Can't believe you wouldn't use a clip style, but then you'd ghetto a rivet style on

its not getto you fucken moron, not using a rivit its called a center bunch, it will mushroom out the rivet just like the motion pro tool will.
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Re: when regearing my 636...

Originally Posted by thunderacedan
its not getto you fucken moron, not using a rivit its called a center bunch, it will mushroom out the rivet just like the motion pro tool will.
I dont know why, but i almost fell out of my chair laughing at this reply, i must be tired...
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Re: when regearing my 636...

Originally Posted by thunderacedan
its not getto you fucken moron, not using a rivit its called a center bunch, it will mushroom out the rivet just like the motion pro tool will.
no no theres an 'H' in 'GHETTO' review the tupac albums.


i'm no guru but i've used both clip n rivets. i prefer the clip, when adding links i use the grinder for the ends to pop off the connecting plate. but for the master just press the link together throw ur clip in grab some robo pliers and MAKE SURE THE CLIPS ALL THE WAY IN! thats prob. why people have them pop off. i've had 1 clip break ever putting it on but the top plate wasnt down far enough n i rushed. other then that i run the clip on street bike and had the bike excess of 160 with no problems, no special tools needed, cheap to replace.

and thats the end of my paragraph
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Re: when regearing my 636...

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no no theres an 'H' in 'GHETTO' review the tupac albums.


i'm no guru but i've used both clip n rivets. i prefer the clip, when adding links i use the grinder for the ends to pop off the connecting plate. but for the master just press the link together throw ur clip in grab some robo pliers and MAKE SURE THE CLIPS ALL THE WAY IN! thats prob. why people have them pop off. i've had 1 clip break ever putting it on but the top plate wasnt down far enough n i rushed. other then that i run the clip on street bike and had the bike excess of 160 with no problems, no special tools needed, cheap to replace.

and thats the end of my paragraph

**** who cares, i have never spelled the word "ghetto" before. if something is "ghetto" i just say its "******ed" if thats how you spell it


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