It's time for a chain and sprocket change on the bike. Chain loses tension after about every 200 miles and is in the red zone, there's also a very tight spot. Thing never got taken care of by the PO but as for my question if I get a Regina kit is it alright if I just use the clip masterlink instead of the rivet style? And can you take off the clip masterlink and re-install it whenever you want? Thought I read that somewhere on here but I'm a big fan on soaking the chain in kerosene every now and then for a deep cleaning. Thanks for any advice you can give.

 

Your gonna get all kinds of feedback on this one, I've used both and still use both and have never had a problem.

 

https://cbrforum.com/forum/cbr-600f4...riding-121469/

 

I wonder if that had anything to do with him riding with extra weight. I know either way it shouldn't happen but it still makes me wonder.

 

Sounds like the beginning of a rationalization to me. "extra weight may have..." -> "I don't carry passengers" -> "I'll be fine".

 

Rivet the darned chain there's other things more important to be looking out for
with your bike than worrying about a chain coming apart.

You'll never catch me using a clip especially when the chain gets older with many miles

 

Not worth the risk. Chains and tools are cheap, skin is not.....

 

i say rivet i have had to many experiences where the clip would pop off and i would be stuck with out a chain also it can damage your case seen that alot too

 

the rivet tool is 70 bucks online. or even cheaper at other sites. how much is your life worth?

you don't need to soak the chain in kerosene, just get a grunge brush and a good chain cleaner and brake parts cleaner and you'll be good to go

 

Definitely rivet it, I've lost about 5/6 clips on my current chain and it gets annoying having to check if its still on. But putting a slight bend in the clip helps if you must use them.