520 Chain Conversion

[MiNi GuineA]

Originally Posted by Lotus

I was saying that it is POSSIBLE to install without a chain breaker/riveter. I was a technician at a yamaha dealership for over 5 years before getting my E.Engineering degree. What do I know? YES there is a direct relation between chain STRENGTH, and the STYLE OF LINK that comes with the chain. Go to any racetrack and try and pass tech with a non-wired clip link. Go to any reputable shop, find the oldest guy thats been wrenching on bikes the longest, ask him what kind of masterlink you should put on a 2008 R1.

My best friends turbo 250rwhp gsxr 1k quarters weekly with clip master link passes nhra inspection every time, the wire is a safety precaution for ppl like you installing performance parts with a block and hammer. Clearly they are trying to prevent the link from coming apart not breaking. I worked as a Honda tech durring college and know first hand most of the dip shits they hire are not qualified to flip burgers at mc donalds. All you have is bullshit and opinions RK includes rivet type links because they are cheaper, you can order your chain with a clip style just pay the upgrade.