Master vs Rivet
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Master vs Rivet
Here goes my short story of failure...
Today I was finishing sprocket\chain swap. I cannot say it was very enjoyable, but had to be done.
Sooo, I successfully screwed the rivet link up. Installed master link (the chain came with both).
How necessary is it to switch back to the rivet link, and how soon should I do it?
Thx!!!
P.S. Incognito, thx for your write up. It was very helpful.
Today I was finishing sprocket\chain swap. I cannot say it was very enjoyable, but had to be done.
Sooo, I successfully screwed the rivet link up. Installed master link (the chain came with both).
How necessary is it to switch back to the rivet link, and how soon should I do it?
Thx!!!
P.S. Incognito, thx for your write up. It was very helpful.
Last edited by 2H company; Sep 27, 2009 at 09:36 PM.
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While clip links are not all destined to fail I would definitely feel better with a rivet master link. My opinion would be to swap it out as soon as possible. And keep a close eye on it when you do ride on it.
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Yeah, alright, that's what I expected to hear. I'd do the rivet link in a week or so.
Took her for a ride, freeway over 100. The link held well
I put -1/+2 sprockets and 520 chain, so far I like it better than the stock setup. Although it raised another problem. RPM got a bit higher and with my stock CCT the whole thing sound horrible. I'd prolly take her to a local shop to do the swap.
And thanks for your answers!
Took her for a ride, freeway over 100. The link held well
I put -1/+2 sprockets and 520 chain, so far I like it better than the stock setup. Although it raised another problem. RPM got a bit higher and with my stock CCT the whole thing sound horrible. I'd prolly take her to a local shop to do the swap.
And thanks for your answers!
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If you're just riding on the street just use the rivet. The clip master link makes a lot more sense to someone that is racing and are swapping out chains whenever they switch their gearing. I don't have a problem using either one, just make sure your tension is correct on the chain and you won't have any issues.
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np man, the heroes must be recognized!
No, haven't done it yet. No money atm 
I'm curious about speedo though. Is it complicated to set up? Determination of the percentage?
Did you put on a speedo healer for the correction of speed and mileage?
I'm curious about speedo though. Is it complicated to set up? Determination of the percentage?
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I thought a clip would be ok for a while too when I put my new RK on. I was wrong. They come wit a rivet link for a reason. It's kind of a shock when you pull in the garage to clean your chain before heading up to Brainerd for the weekend and find the link clip missing.
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I put on Regina 520 chain. I got a bit confused about the slack. The chain required 15mm, but the bike's specs say 25-30mm. Which one should I go with?