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What brand of chain?

R

Riksha

Husqvarna
AA Class
I just bought the 09 te450 and need to add a couple links to the chain since the axle is adjusted almost all the way forward & the tires gonna eat the mudflap. The chain has no brand stamped into the links, its fresh so I'd hate to replace it already. Anyone know what make it is? thanks
 
I know you don't want to but just replace it with a new one, it will be alot easier. I have found that the stock chains are not very good and stretch alot. If you replace with an aftermarket o-ring everything will last alot longer. I use the Regina gold/middle of the line o-ring and it lasts a long time in racing conditions. $80 well spent.
 
BlueHusky144;26481 said:
I know you don't want to but just replace it with a new one, it will be alot easier. I have found that the stock chains are not very good and stretch alot. If you replace with an aftermarket o-ring everything will last alot longer. I use the Regina gold/middle of the line o-ring and it lasts a long time in racing conditions. $80 well spent.
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I believe the chain is CZ.....and it will stretch pretty fast....you probably wont have to worry about adding length....


I agree its better to replace it than add links.....regina is good stuff
 
My '09 WR125 is a Regina. I went up 2 teeth on the rear and bought a dogbone and master if I needed to lengthen it (I didn't). If the bike has little time on it, why buy a new chain? CR's have crap non-O ring, so that's a different story. MSR has a Regina made chain that's a good value.
 
yep, like the others said. Best to just replace it and keep this one for a spare. I have been running a D.I.D. ERV 3 for about 2 years now with no noticeable streatching since it first broke in.
 
Took everyones advise and bought a new chain. Funny thing is the dealer gave me one that uses a 'riveted masterlink'. WTF? Of course I noticed it after I cut the chain to length, no mention of it on the box either.

Instructions say to use the correct riveting tool. Yeah see those all the time... :banghead:

Had to rummage thru some used stuff to find a useable mstrlnk. Will get a new one tomorrow... in all the years I've never ran into a riveted link before.
 

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That RK XSO is a very good chain. Riveted master links are so much less worry than clip-type, for me anyway. Once it's done, it's done, it's not coming loose or wearing out and throwing the chain at 60MPH or 2MPH either.
 
Riksha;26610 said:
Took everyones advise and bought a new chain. Funny thing is the dealer gave me one that uses a 'riveted masterlink'. WTF? Of course I noticed it after I cut the chain to length, no mention of it on the box either.

Instructions say to use the correct riveting tool. Yeah see those all the time... :banghead:

Had to rummage thru some used stuff to find a useable mstrlnk. Will get a new one tomorrow... in all the years I've never ran into a riveted link before.
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you really should use the riveted link always instead of the clipped link ..plus you can install a riveted one using a pair of vice grips so its pretty easy to do:thumbsup:
 
Happily, I have never had a clipped master link come undone in 38 of motorcycle riding. I have had a chain or two break (but many years ago), and I used to carry spare master links in my tool kit. I don't carry them these days, though I probably should, but chains are such good quality and I stay on top of maintenance and replacement all the time. I have had really good luck with my stock TE450 chain and I have only adjusted it three times in the last 4000 miles. When I replace it and the sprockets finally, I'd prefer D.I.D. or Regina, but as my economic situation isn't the greatest, I'll probably use something a little less expensive.
 
Dirtdame;26653 said:
Happily, I have never had a clipped master link come undone in 38 of motorcycle riding.
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That's about as long as I've been riding too.:D
Never had a problem... For the last few years, I've cleaned the masters
surface and added "Locktite" before installing the clip.
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HuskyDude;26654 said:
That's about as long as I've been riding too.:D
Never had a problem... For the last few years, I've cleaned the masters
surface and added "Locktite" before installing the clip.
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For rare events that will be taking place in really sloppy or extra rough terrain, I will add some RTV over the top of the clip for a little extra insurance.
 
HuskyDude;26654 said:
That's about as long as I've been riding too.:D
Never had a problem... For the last few years, I've cleaned the masters
surface and added "Locktite" before installing the clip.
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I concur never had a clip type masterlink fail. Knock wood. I started out on a 78 RM125C.

All the chains that I have purchased are gooped in white sticky grease. That chain is one of the cleanest I've ever seen.
 
I JB Weld clip-type master links. About 6 months ago, I was riding way away from anywhere, stopped to eat and noticed the stock chain clip half way off. eek! Since JB weld it doesn't move. :) I'm about ready for a new drive train. I think the stock CZ chain is pretty good quality, but it uses o-rings and is much stiffer than x, t or z ring chains.
 
im sure most people probably have never had problems with the clips but funnily enough here the chain manufacturers recommend never to use a clipped link on bikes over 250ccs.

also from a road bike perspective i dread to think of a clip on my road bike (750cc).

but mainly for me i hate anything to ruin my day and especially something as simple as a chain link. (i have had one come apart btw) for me its mainly about what happens after the chain comes off and wraps around something that i would be most concerned with :eek:
 
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