Are we required to saftey wire drive chains? I've seen people on the board discussing it but I'm not sure on how to do it. Does it have to be done to pass tech? I have a 520 kit, and the master link is the clip type. Thanks for the input
No you don't have to wire the master clip. But put a dab of RVT on the clip to keep it from flying off.
no on the saftey wire for tech issue. some people saftey wire the link by not using the clip just the wire or wire around the clip or use a drop of silcone. I just use the clip and have no problems.
I checked with DID, RK, EK and Regina regarding clipped masterlinks vs. riveted. As far as any of them knew only ONE (1) prominent AMA roadracer was using clips. All, however, felt that a clip was safe for racing if properly installed and NEVER reused. All felt that it was less likely that a riveted chain would be installed in an unsafe manner. Two of the companies recommended Silicone Seal or JB Weld(!) or something "in between" to help retain the clip. One recommended Super Glue. NONE of the companies recommended safety wire or folded sheet metal. One warned that a strip of thin metal (beer can) could actually HELP the clip to come loose. Two of the companies stated that the "press fit" of a quality side plate provided 80% of the retention and one knew of an example where the clip came off and the pressed on side plate remained firmly in place. EK offers a "bolt on" masterlink sideplate which appears to use small nuts and threaded pins to press the plate in place after which the excess pin length is snapped off. No clip and apparently no riveting.
well since I'm into posting images.. here's one way to go it: safetywire link (big images- 400k?) or you can use the link they give you and wire the clip to the chain.. sorry no pics of this.. I've used this method for the past few years on my hawks. Probably about 30-35k miles of street and track use (couple of chains). Works fine for me...
Krazy Glue is rather funny. It has enormous tensile strength. Which is pulling. But the shear strength is nominal. Which is tearing. Krazy Glue is use to fasten metal down to the table for use in a wire EDM machine. A Wire EDM is a CNC machine that was used to cut detailed patterns in metal before the laser and the water jet cutter came into use. They are still used jsut not as much. When done just tap on the edge of the metal with a dead blow hammer and it pops loose. So I would not trust Krazy glue to hole the clip on since you slide the clip on.
LOL.. hey it was a new chain and sprockets and right after my yearly cleaning... (stock vortex sprocket BTW) it's not always like that!!!
