mookaloid
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| posted on 21/7/14 at 02:20 PM |
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Motorbike chains and split links
Am I right in thinking that split links aren't a particularly good idea? Recently bought a bike and I've noticed that it has one. Should I
be changing it for a soft link?
 
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Cheers
Mark
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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StevieB
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| posted on 21/7/14 at 02:42 PM |
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I'd say it largely depends on what you want to use the bike for.
I've had both types on my various bikes over time and only had a soft link on my triumph tiger 955, which I wouldn't want a split link on
with 110bhp.
I use a split link on my CCM604 at present as it spends a fair amount of time off road and split link chain are easier to remove regularly removing
for cleaning and maintenance. Plus the bike is down around the 45bhp range so a lot less stress on the chain.
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Slimy38
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| posted on 21/7/14 at 03:12 PM |
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I've only ever used soft links on all my bikes, even my 50ish BHP GPZ 500!! Assuming you have the tool, a soft link is usually a pound or two
with grease and o/x-rings, just make sure you get the right brand.
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rick1962uk
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| posted on 21/7/14 at 05:15 PM |
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any chain over 520 must have a soft link i use a split link on my race bikes but change them every time i use them i would go soft link as i have
seen the mess a chain leaves when it goes
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mookaloid
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| posted on 21/7/14 at 07:45 PM |
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ok on further investigation it's an Iris chain size 525.
I'm pretty convinced I need a soft link but now I'm concerned that the Iris chain isn't very good either.
it's quite new. should I be replacing this too?
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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rick1962uk
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| posted on 21/7/14 at 09:53 PM |
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iris is an ok chain about mid range what bike is it on and do you know what iris it is or what colour black nickle or gold pluss o ring or x ring
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mookaloid
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| posted on 21/7/14 at 10:21 PM |
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The bike is the one in my original post (transalp 600) - the chain is gold - not sure if it's o ring or x ring.
Iris chains don't seem to get very good reviews on the net......
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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rick1962uk
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| posted on 22/7/14 at 07:10 AM |
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that would be ok on that bike they are a good chain not as good as did and the top makes but will last i have never had one snap trouble with reviews
is you dont know how its been looked after i have had ones returned that havent lasted 1500 miles but you can see they have never been greased
the proper way to look after a chain is to lube it straight after a ride when its hot that way it draws the lube into the links
i would just fit a soft link keep it well lubed and it should do 6000 pluss miles
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 22/7/14 at 07:34 AM |
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Fit a soft link and fit a chain oiler. It will make the chain last way longer than aerosol chain lubes and keeps it cleaner. I can recommend the
Tutoro automatic chain oiler, very simple to fit (no electrical of vacuum connections) and works very well once you determine the optimum setting with
a bit of trail and error.
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mookaloid
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| posted on 22/7/14 at 09:08 AM |
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ok thanks chaps, I have a Scottoiler already which came with the bike. I'll get a soft link and get it fitted.
Cheers
mark
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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