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    The thruth is out there. rui93's Avatar
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    Question.....

    Just went down on the front sprocket and picked up a DID x link chain. It came with a press on master link and clip. Going through my honda service manual there was a statment about not using a "clip" style master link. Go with a riveted style. The chain is a 525. Has anyone else had problem with this type o master link? Or should I order a rivet style one.....

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    i just bought the same chain and found the same thing... still debating about whether to go get a rivet master link.

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    I have a clip style on mine and have had no problems yet. I've seen high speeds and alot of hard acceleration. Probably have somewhere around 6-8000 miles on it. DID GOLD X-RING Chain.

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    Me too! I have an RK w/ the clip. This is my 2nd chain with the clip and I've had no problems. I don't travel high speed but I stunt ride and I snap the clutch probably 500 times per session

    I don't see a problem with the clip but make sure it's facing in the right direction. If it was that faulty, then they wouldn't use it or include it in the package.

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    If you're concerned about the clip types, secure it with a bit of safety wire. Or even put a little dollup of RTV on it...

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    how do you safety wire a chain?
    i am not concerned about it right now, i am just gonna use the clip but thats sounds like a curious thought... how does the wire go around with getting cut by the sprockets or something when the chain is moving?

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    Originally posted by oreo_n2
    how do you safety wire a chain?
    i am not concerned about it right now, i am just gonna use the clip but thats sounds like a curious thought... how does the wire go around with getting cut by the sprockets or something when the chain is moving?
    Plenty of peeps do it. I don't personally, I use the RTV. I've seen both pass tech inspections without a second thought...

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