My chain started making a noise about once per chain revolution so I took a closer look at it and as I turned it, I could see the teeth going between the rollers perfectly EXCEPT when I got to the master link. The tooth goes between the two rollers of the master link fine but when it tries to go into the next one after, it hits too much of the 2nd roller of the master link and pushed it down some before it snaps back up in to place.
Now, has anyone ever replaced JUST the master link for this reason? I was all set to get a new chain and sprockets, but I think a new master link might fix this?
2007-11-19 00:54:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Mike, I think you mean X-ring... O-ring is basic, and I would never replace JUST the chain, always chain and sprockets. I'm almost positive however that it is just the master link, which is $2 versus $200
2007-11-19 01:14:42 · update #1
I don't recall ever seeing a master link stretch.
Have seen a Bunch of Broken ones though.
In my experience,,Tight M/L is an indication that chain has worn beyond pitch spec allowances,,
which in turn has worn sprocket beyond pitch tolerances.
In many cases M/L's will wear different than the chain's primary components because they are made from different parts & get different treatment than the chain.
Cant hurt to try though,,it's cheap & easy
Just for what its worth,,,if you'd learn about chains/sprockets You could replace chains between sprocket changes,,,get a lot more life out of Both.
And you wouldn't so likely be faced with "tight M/L" syndrome at end of sprocket life.
Try It,,,
but typically a NEW M/L with No Pin Wear is going to be even TIGHTER/"Shorter" than a worn-in one.
Worth a shot anyway,,Ya might get lucky.
2007-11-19 03:33:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oddly, this sounds like an incident that happened a couple of years ago to me.
I sent my son to get a new master link for a chain on a bike we were fixing and he came back and installed it. When the bike was being ridden, there was a noise somewhat as you describe (a tick at every chain revolution).
Come to find out my son got a master link of the wrong size. It was close enough that that chain functioned, but "hiccupped" at the master link.
I now use only o-ring chains with no master links on all the bikes. And I suggest them because they last longer and don't have the weakness of a master link. On some bikes they are a b**ch to install though.
2007-11-19 06:04:20 · answer #2 · answered by Wyoming Rider 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think the master link would stretch or ware out.
Most likely the the rollers of the chain, that the master link connect.
Remove the master link and inspect the condition of the pins for ware marks.
Then insert a tapered punch into the rollers of the chain and inspect for ware or movement.
2007-11-19 02:46:37 · answer #3 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would wonder why a master link stretched and then consider the consequences of a loose chain ripping through the cases and buy a new one.
2007-11-19 01:45:18 · answer #4 · answered by Tim D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know that I would just get a new master link. I think that I would get a new chain. you can buy an o'ring chain for a slightly higher price but it will last a lot longer.
No I mean O'ring. And that is not the basic chain. the basic will last a max of 10000 miles the O'ring will last u to 18000 miles.
2007-11-19 01:02:32 · answer #5 · answered by Mike E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋