Split link

[soulmachine_imp]

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BUT max's picture appears showing a link installed in the opposite direction, doesn't it ?
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Look closer at that photo/post. All the clues are there the clip is in the correct orientation. Bike is stated being a CB550, left side drive, like the CB1100. Photo clearly shows the link on incoming (lower side of travel) direction of the rear sprocket. Closed end of the clip correct.

As it is, chain technology, like a host of other technology pertaining our bikes, is just better. I'm just as guilty of romanticising the past, as many others. Heck, that's why we are all here. Riding an old looking bike, but one that's new...and better overall, than the bikes it is meant to emulate.

Oh man, my winter blues have definitely set in...

[the Ferret]

Regardless, if it's a poor installation issue, or a strength issue, there is a reason manufactures have gotten away from clip style masterlinks on motorcycles of medium displacement and larger. It's certainly not for convenience, it's for strength and safety...otherwise, why do it?

edit: That's not to say that someone couldn't run a clip style masterlink for the life of a chain and never have an issue (I am proof of that myself having run a clip style masterlink on my 21 NC 750 until the chain was worn out)

[peterbaron]

The c-clip is in 100% correct direction

[max]

Another fruitful set of interesting good ideas, can i add one more assumption based only on my perception?

( Thanks SM and PB for the rotation direction tip )

There may be another reason for not fitting a removable " c " clip ( thanks Peter ) ;

Can a manufacturer be held responsible for fitting a product that could fail if the clip is re-assembled in the wrong orientation or not fitted in the closed " home " position ?

Try getting a rivet link backwards ( i know, it can be installed wrong too in many different ways but that can be proven after the event unlike a " missing link" )

Forum think tanks are such good places to work on these subjects no?

[the Ferret]

it looks to me on the microfiche that our replacement chains are not endless from the factory, but come with a staking link which must be installed and mushroomed by a mechanic

https://www.beechmontms.net/OEMpartfinde...338f78cb/y

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40541-MFL-003
MASTER LINK (DAIDO)
Price: $9.15

I know my factory replacement chain did

[PowerDubs_imp]

Regardless, if it's a poor installation issue, or a strength issue, there is a reason manufactures have gotten away from clip style masterlinks on motorcycles of medium displacement and larger. It's certainly not for convenience, it's for strength and safety...otherwise, why do it?

edit: That's not to say that someone couldn't run a clip style masterlink for the life of a chain and never have an issue (I am proof of that myself having run a clip style masterlink on my 21 NC 750 until the chain was worn out)

Actually it IS more convenient for them...and cheaper.

One chain...as opposed to more than 1 part #, separate inventory / packaging / SKU..

....and one less thing to assemble.

Cost cutting bean counting is assuredly the reason.

[the Ferret]

According to google

"Motorcycles primarily use staked chains instead of clip master link chains because a staked chain is considered significantly more secure and reliable, as the "staked" connection prevents any play or movement between the chain plates, while a clip master link can potentially come loose or fail under heavy stress, especially when dealing with the high torque and vibrations of a motorcycle engine; essentially, a staked chain offers greater strength and longevity compared to a clip link"

Like I said, an individual can use whichever style they choose, but staked chains are generally considered stronger and safer than clip style chains whether it saves the manufacturer money or not is irrelevant. For liability purposes many dealerships will not install a clip master link, just as they will not plug a tire.

[PowerDubs_imp]

Yea… google just rehashes junk it reads on various sites.

Pointless- as anyone with a brain can read that google said vibrations from the engine affect the chain…. and get a good chuckle.


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