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Bikes, Hints'n'Tips => FZS600 Fazer => Topic started by: scratch it on 05 March 2014, 10:58:24 am

Title: TO Split Link or not to Split Link ( New Chain kit )
Post by: scratch it on 05 March 2014, 10:58:24 am

Just bought bought new chain and sprocket kit from Wemoto,  with front sprocket up grade 12mm.
Its a Sifam HD chain and came with a split link link, which is very easy to fit, i know most chains on todays bikes use a soft link which is rivetted on .
Back in the 80's i ran various large capacity bikes with split link running gear with no problems, and most off road riders and moto x racers still use split link for easy cleaning,  has anybody had issues ?  I'm sure Sifam would not be aloud to produce the kit if deemed unsafe .
 
 

Title: Re: TO Split Link or not to Split Link ( New Chain kit )
Post by: ukdiceman on 05 March 2014, 11:16:13 am

Well my 98 600 Diversion split link failed as I was pulling off from some lights:-

(http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k589/ukdiceman/chainfail3_zps268852be.jpg) (http://s1117.photobucket.com/user/ukdiceman/media/chainfail3_zps268852be.jpg.html)

Title: Re: TO Split Link or not to Split Link ( New Chain kit )
Post by: Dead Eye on 05 March 2014, 11:17:35 am

Isn't the move to soft-links related more to the power of a bike and not its capacity? I'm fairly certain these bikes are supposed to use a soft-link chain and many people are likely to be along shortly to confirm :)

Title: Re: TO Split Link or not to Split Link ( New Chain kit )
Post by: Mattsplat on 05 March 2014, 11:19:12 am

I've used a split link many times on litre bikes without problems.

I do take good care of my chain though...

Title: Re: TO Split Link or not to Split Link ( New Chain kit )
Post by: His Dudeness on 05 March 2014, 01:56:54 pm

Get the rivet link for peace of mind