11-17-2016, 07:42 AM
(11-16-2016, 10:48 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote: Cormanus, whether you use a clip style master link or a staking type master link (staking type means the ends of the master link pins are mushroomed to prevent pulling thru the outer plate) you don't have to remove the swingarm to replace a chain that has 2 visible ends. For an endless chain from the factory with no visible ends, 1 big solid circle, the swingarm must be removed for installation.I have heard that water swirls in the opposite direction down under (it actually does due to the Coriolis effect) but this is just too many for me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVUYc1B9wLI
I am sure what happened is the chain was joined inadvertently due to enthusiasm and then the swinging arm was removed. Of course, the master link could have been removed and replaced once more after the usual placement of the chain but if no spare master link was handy (been there) what else you gonna do?
Anyone tries to tell me he's never dropped a socket down a cam chain tunnel or forgot to put a spacer in right when replacing a wheel...well you get my drift.
Just don't let Stoner or Doohan read this forum.
