Master Links Falling Off
10-11-2002 | 10:49 AM
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Never had it happen to me.
You could have a shop install the other type of clip, called a Brendle clip. Not 100% sure how it is said or spelled but they should be able to install one for you. Requires a special press tool that costs about $50 to buy so that is why I would just call a shop.
It would take a dremel to grind the thing to get that one off.
Thing is even masterlink clips should not come off. I have never had one come off, so I don't know what exactly could be causing it.
Anthony
You could have a shop install the other type of clip, called a Brendle clip. Not 100% sure how it is said or spelled but they should be able to install one for you. Requires a special press tool that costs about $50 to buy so that is why I would just call a shop.
It would take a dremel to grind the thing to get that one off.
Thing is even masterlink clips should not come off. I have never had one come off, so I don't know what exactly could be causing it.
Anthony
10-11-2002 | 02:53 PM
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I lost a clip once but the link didnt fall apart, I was lucky. Now i use a permanent link. I put it on myself without the special tool. Its not hard to do, but hard to explain how to do. Now I cant take links out when it finally gets stretched too much.
10-11-2002 | 04:18 PM
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From: Forney, TX
Master link Use a #20 AWG wire and run up between the links two to three times, then give a few twist on the out side, and crimp it down nice and tight. I've used this technique for years racing bikes and have never had a link come off. Good luck. Hey, the other day I sent you and email in regards to living in Boise, did you receive it?
10-11-2002 | 04:25 PM
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From: nh
clip master links suck!!! unless you safety wire them like the racers do, they can and most likely will fall off. usually the chain will hold together, untill it rattles loose though. i recommend to use a rivet style masterlink. you can have a shop do it for you, or you can buy the tool and do it yourself. fairly easy job with the right tools and it wont come loose on you!!
just dont over do it and crimp it tooo tight as it will bind and kink.
just dont over do it and crimp it tooo tight as it will bind and kink.
10-12-2002 | 12:56 AM
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From: Boise, Idaho
Riveted!
Okay, got a rivet style master link, and we went out and rescued the bike which we had left locked to a tree for the night. We just mushroomed the ends with a hammer.
Mike, I did get your email. Haven't done the sun valley ride, but I'm sure it would be fun. Sorry, I'd write more but day one with a Dvorak keyboard really sucks!!
About the chain breaker, Kev, does that work with any chain? I think all my links have mushroomed pins, rather than just press fit.
Chris
Mike, I did get your email. Haven't done the sun valley ride, but I'm sure it would be fun. Sorry, I'd write more but day one with a Dvorak keyboard really sucks!!
About the chain breaker, Kev, does that work with any chain? I think all my links have mushroomed pins, rather than just press fit.
Chris
10-12-2002 | 05:16 PM
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From: jupiter, fl
a motion pro chain breaking/riveting kit is like $90, invest in one, but like it was said, a clip style master link should not fall off... did u put it on urself, facing the wrong direction by any chance? the direction is important.
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10-13-2002 | 03:25 AM
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From: Cleveland,Oh
try this
I have when I can't find the clip used garbage bag twist ties with the plastic burnt off and figure 8 them around where the clip would go. On any of my drag bikes or street bike's I would put gasket silcone on them with or without a clip again when the clip was not to be found and have never lost one in over 8 years. Make sure to kinda degrease the outside to make it stick !
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