Master link clip direction

[Huffa]

Just wondering which way (direction) you guys are installing the clip. I know the right way & just curious to see how many are doing it the correct direction.

Maybe some don't even realize there is a right and wrong?

[Albino]

Anyone who is unsure should stay away from the machine.You are a danger to yourself.

[smokey]

My dad told me to put the open end in the direction of the chain, Geuss I never realy thought of it. HMM I better change it

[ATC crazy]

I put it on the opposite direction when I had my dirtbike. :D

[Lasvegasrider]

Ha ha whats smokey , SMOKIN?

[MTS]

the open end go oppisate of the chain rotation...unless its one of them newer fancy locking jiggy ones where it dont matter :p

[shudup]

better yet dont use the clip type type
but open end away from rotation

[Billy Golightly]

Whichever way is easist! haha

[Mike Fort Laud]

Closed end in the direction of rotation. So nothing could catch it and pop the clip off. Come on guys.

[hrc85250r]

Closed end in the direction of rotation. So nothing could catch it and pop the clip off. Come on guys.


thank you mike!

[chris200x]

Anyone ever use a half link in there chain? I think I cut mine a link or two short. Hey hrc not to get off the subject but what is that a picture of in the bottom of your posts?

[ClayW]

I do it which ever way the mop flops. Never had a problem. Ever. ;)

[Dammit!]

I do it which ever way the mop flops. Never had a problem. Ever. ;)


All it takes is once.

[ClayW]

Everyone is talking about "if it happens" or "if it does it". WHat the heck does it do. Fly off and tear your leg up? Tear the Bike up. Both? Some additional info would be nice. LOL

[Dammit!]

Won't likely injure you unless you're doing something that would result in a wreck if you're rear wheels either locked up or just lost power.

What it very likely will do is shatter the engine case in front of the front sprocket. Would be an expensive lesson to learn.

[x.system]

Anyone ever use a half link in there chain? I think I cut mine a link or two short. Hey hrc not to get off the subject but what is that a picture of in the bottom of your posts?

Looks like a custom 2 piece crank to me :D

[Mr. Sandman]

Anyone ever use a half link in there chain? I think I cut mine a link or two short.
Plan on using a 2nd masterlink if you want to lengthen the chain, unless you can still get a chain stretcher from your dealer. It should be on the shelf next to the powerbands. :rolleyes:

What it very likely will do is shatter the engine case in front of the front sprocket. Would be an expensive lesson to learn.
Been there, done that. Not from losing the master link, I just had the chain come off, go through my case and quickly drain the oil. EXPENSIVE!!! A case saver is good insurance.

[chris200x]

Dear Mr. Sandman,

I've been around long enough to know that they do not have powerbands at my local dealer (discontinued) or they are fresh out of chain stechers! I should of worded it diffrently in my post. Is there such things as half links for chains? Because I cut mine to short (I have adjusted my tensioners all the way back and forward) and it comes up about a half of link short. How can I fix this problem without buying a new chain.

[Mr. Sandman]

You'll have to use a link or two to make up what you need and add a 2nd masterlink. If and when your chain stretches enough, rather than adjusting it tighter, you might be able to eliminate the extra links including the 2nd masterlink.

[chris200x]

Thanks, and if you come across any powerbands let me know!!! hehe

[hrc85250r]

the picture is a polaris indy 500 stroker crank that cracked completely in half, thought id put it in my signature cause it doesnt happen everday and looks cool:cool:

not the polished rods and whatnot, this was a completely race motor, but not it just a fully race ported indy 500...

[AZ250R]

To the FOUR who've answered wrong, so far anyway... We Know WHO YOU ARE! :naughty: