I don't know about you but I wouldn't be installing that majic clip in my Husaberg & expecting it to do 5000 rpm for very long. Got to be something amiss there.
Well, the former clip has the grooves. I can either use that or rivet. What type of tool are we talking about?
It was there before and doing the job wonderfully. Why couldn't it be used if it fits? It was quite hard to remove, I had to pry it apart with one flat screwdriver and push it backward at the same time with another.
It was there before and doing the job wonderfully. Why couldn't it be used if it fits? It was quite hard to remove, I had to pry it apart with one flat screwdriver and push it backward at the same time with another.
Joined Oct 2005
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Texas
LeFrog said:
Look on Motion Pro's web site to see a chain riveting tool. The factory KTM hard part tool is the best I've seen, but pricey. I think the Motion Pro tool is around 100 bucks or so.
As far as using the old linked clip on the new chain...I wouldn't, even if it appears to fit and function. Just too much at stake there in case of a failure. You're aware of the phrase "the weakest link", right?
Get your top end all together and take it to a shop that can rivet the link. It's a two minute job with the right tool.
Joined Nov 2001
17K Posts | 774+
Ely, England
that link is called a soft link. it is easy to peen the end over. whilst i haven't done it myself on a husaberg i have done it before. would you believe i used the chain link breaker to burr the end over and effectively be the peen!
however for you froggy i genuinly think it's one mechanical job too far. i suggest you buy a split link and await to fit it or take it to a shop.
regards
Taffy
however for you froggy i genuinly think it's one mechanical job too far. i suggest you buy a split link and await to fit it or take it to a shop.
regards
Taffy
Soft link, reusable master link... Whatever the name, I don't have one and I guess I'm going to look for such an item and order one. I think it is better to go this way than pin the master link.
The old chain is wider by a big millimeter.
The old chain is wider by a big millimeter.
You mean you would reuse the existing reusable master link knowing there is a 1mm play?
Joined Dec 2004
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back in cottonwood, az
nic, put the soft link together on your assembled and timed sytem. if you have a bicycle chain breaker,cover the hole on the back side and use it to deform the outside pin by putting it on the edge rather than centered on the pin. it should fold the steel over so that it won't come apart. if you don't have a chain tool, use a small pair of vise grips.
I was thinking that maybe I should get the Regina chain instead... I know for sure they have a reusable link.
Joined Dec 2005
1K Posts | 0+
australia
mr le frog SIR
it seems to me that you are making a simple thing confusing and difficult .
when it comes to a cheap internal item such as a chain link you throw the used one in the bin and you fit a new one ..
if you have any doubt about doing the job i would recommend you have someone help you .
i would hate to see you back on here in a short period of time with a tear in your eye and a handful of metal bits . :-k
it seems to me that you are making a simple thing confusing and difficult .
when it comes to a cheap internal item such as a chain link you throw the used one in the bin and you fit a new one ..
if you have any doubt about doing the job i would recommend you have someone help you .
i would hate to see you back on here in a short period of time with a tear in your eye and a handful of metal bits . :-k
Whosahberg, I have already a new one in, the new one just did not come with a reusable master link. I am not making it more complicated, on the contrary, I am trying to make it simpler.
The new chain I got is a DID, which was used for a time, but they do not seem to be as strong as the Regina chains. Also the Reginas have the reusable link. As for the DID, not sure.
If somebody could confirm and advise.
The new chain I got is a DID, which was used for a time, but they do not seem to be as strong as the Regina chains. Also the Reginas have the reusable link. As for the DID, not sure.
If somebody could confirm and advise.
ned37 said:
Well, sheesh indeed. It's not that it's complicated, the rocker cover only exploded, the cam chain tensioner damaged, as well as the lever and the bolt that holds it, bent backward.
I really need to make sure I am not going to get into more trouble.
I have searched the forum about the DID cam chain and not read anything positive about it, nor negative. The Regina chain seems to be the new thing.
Joined Nov 2001
17K Posts | 774+
Ely, England
well you're changing subject here froggy.
the DID should, by reputation be a better chain. the early reginas were made of marzipan. get a new link in and i don't care wether it's DID or regina. to have everything new and know that you put it together ok is more important.
now geronwirit!
regards
Taffy
the DID should, by reputation be a better chain. the early reginas were made of marzipan. get a new link in and i don't care wether it's DID or regina. to have everything new and know that you put it together ok is more important.
now geronwirit!
regards
Taffy
Ok, the cam chain is on, and I am very confident I got it right but here are some photos, just to be sure.
I went back to a Regina, sent the DID back to Dan at Motoxotica, who was very nice to take it back. I'd rather use the Regina because of the reusable master link. I have used a Regina until then with no issue until I wrecked my top.
Breaking it to 66 links was a bit of a pain, with the Dremel and a cheapo chain breaker made in Taiwan, but that's just me trying to save $ and sweating the little things in return.
I had to do some work on the tensioner lever, since the new bushing has some sort of a peg at the end and that as well as the 13mm hex nut at the end needs to be ground to fit in the old top. Still, it is a much much better bushing that the previous part. Upgrade very worth it.
Check the photos... They speak for themselves.
I went back to a Regina, sent the DID back to Dan at Motoxotica, who was very nice to take it back. I'd rather use the Regina because of the reusable master link. I have used a Regina until then with no issue until I wrecked my top.
Breaking it to 66 links was a bit of a pain, with the Dremel and a cheapo chain breaker made in Taiwan, but that's just me trying to save $ and sweating the little things in return.
I had to do some work on the tensioner lever, since the new bushing has some sort of a peg at the end and that as well as the 13mm hex nut at the end needs to be ground to fit in the old top. Still, it is a much much better bushing that the previous part. Upgrade very worth it.
Check the photos... They speak for themselves.
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