J johnsmith Joined Nov 27, 2007 Messages 4 Location Scotland Nov 27, 2007 #1 Hi I fitted a new cam chain in a 470 can you tell me if I should use the rivit link or the split link which cam with the chain. The split link seems wider than the rivit link Ian
Hi I fitted a new cam chain in a 470 can you tell me if I should use the rivit link or the split link which cam with the chain. The split link seems wider than the rivit link Ian
Taffy Joined Nov 20, 2001 Messages 17,028 Location Ely, England Nov 27, 2007 #2 i use a split link no problem. you know that they are directional of course. keep the link on the outside as it is wider than a single sideplate. regards Taffy
i use a split link no problem. you know that they are directional of course. keep the link on the outside as it is wider than a single sideplate. regards Taffy
whosahberg Joined Dec 25, 2005 Messages 1,324 Location australia Nov 27, 2007 #3 no ...no ...use rivet link , more reliable . :^o
L LeFrog Joined Mar 6, 2005 Messages 2,713 Location Mesa, AZ Nov 28, 2007 #4 We had that discussion. I have asked about anybody who had a failure of the split link to let me know and I never got any answer since. The Regina is a tighter chain than the DID, and that's the only drawback so far.
We had that discussion. I have asked about anybody who had a failure of the split link to let me know and I never got any answer since. The Regina is a tighter chain than the DID, and that's the only drawback so far.