02-03-16, 11:24 PM
Last time I used a split link chain was on a CB200 Honda in 1975.
I would never use them on any bike over 250cc
Was sent this picture last week for advice on what to do :eek
This is the result of a badly riveted rivet link and this fellow was lucky he saw it before it broke. :eek
Looked like the head of the rivet was cracked when fitted by a heavy handed fitter. :rolleyes
His last chain broke when he was doing over 90 because it was over tightened by the mechanic he uses :rolleyes he was extremely lucky as he only put a crack on the sprocket cover and broke part of the hugger. The chain ran through with no other damage.
I advised him to change the chain and sprockets if he could afford it since they had over 16000 miles up and change his mechanic
He has taken my advice
I would never use them on any bike over 250cc
Was sent this picture last week for advice on what to do :eek
This is the result of a badly riveted rivet link and this fellow was lucky he saw it before it broke. :eek
Looked like the head of the rivet was cracked when fitted by a heavy handed fitter. :rolleyes
His last chain broke when he was doing over 90 because it was over tightened by the mechanic he uses :rolleyes he was extremely lucky as he only put a crack on the sprocket cover and broke part of the hugger. The chain ran through with no other damage.
I advised him to change the chain and sprockets if he could afford it since they had over 16000 miles up and change his mechanic
He has taken my advice