520 Chain Conversion

[kevin09]

Originally Posted by ~03~raven

Might check this guy out, Corey. www.motomummy.com
I have always bought chains from him just because he gets them to me quick and has decent prices with free shipping. Also, I would never use a clip style master link. Screw that, seeing one break and the chain end up destroying a lower crankcase was enough for me to never use one. Rivet style links aren't a pain in the ass if you have the right tools, a good chain rivet tool makes it much easier than a damn clip style to install IMHO and experience. Anyways if you do order from Corey at motomummy you will get a chain with a rivet style master, I would just make sure in the comment box to type Clip style or rivet style master for which ever you choose.

I run a EK MVXZ 520, pretty sure that's the strongest 520 they make. Oh and one more tid bit before I shut up. When deciding on your master just remember this, your chain is only as strong as it's weakest link which would be the master.

+1 i even got a colored one and any size sprockets i wanted without paying extra haha free shipping too and i think if you go through google checkout for the first time u get like 5 bucks off? i did atleast. and if you do go with a rivet link you dont really have to spend a hundred bucks on the tool, u can get the chain breaker tool from harbor freight for like 10 bucks and mod it to break and rivet your chain together, if you need some more help with it i can try haha i did it last year for the first time but took me about 3 hours since i had to run to the store alot to get some other stuff haha

[Kesh636]

im rockin a clip on for my ek 520 chain. ive insatlled it myself not having the specialtool just made sure that i put it on right its holding up really good but i perfer rivet master link

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by MiNi GuineA

I have heard of more chain mishaps from not properly using the correct tool on rivet types. There is no difference in strength between a rivet or clip link. Its ppl like you who create these "mishaps" I could be wrong but I don't believe the OEM use a C clamp, block, hammer.

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. If your changing gearing out a lot, then I can understsand WHY most people use clip links. If its because chain/sprockets are worn out, and need to be replaced because of mileage/wear, then rivet is a better choice.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by Bortner

They dont have master links from factoy its all one peice

thanks for pointing that out. Installing the rivet link is closer to making it an "endless" chain than a clip link right?

Who knows..I guess all the Service Books I was reading when I was doin tech work were just wrong for having "CAUTION"..."WARNING"..."USE RIVET STYLE MASTER LINKS ONLY"
plastered all over the sections mentioning chain installations/adjustments ect...

[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.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by MiNi GuineA

RK includes rivet type links because they are cheaper, you can order your chain with a clip style just pay the upgrade.

I suspected you were full of shit,thank you for confirming it.

[MiNi GuineA]

Originally Posted by Lotus

I suspected you were full of shit,thank you for confirming it.

I just ordered a 120 link 520 xso this morning, its one of the last pieces for the new bike. Its $5.50 for the clip link. And we have known your full of shit since your first post in here. besides everyone knows ya can't seat stander with a rivet link . It throws off the balance, less time argueing with no leg to stand on and more seat time. Stager is 2001 brah

[Ethiopian]

Originally Posted by Bortner

The clip has nothin to do with how strong the link is it is how its held on the force being pulled on the chain is in the link not the clip a clip link is just as strong and safe as a rivit

Originally Posted by GIL with 1 L

clip links are just as durable as rivet links, the people who install them are dangerous

i agree.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by MiNi GuineA

I just ordered a 120 link 520 xso this morning, its one of the last pieces for the new bike. Its $5.50 for the clip link. And we have known your full of shit since your first post in here. besides everyone knows ya can't seat stander with a rivet link . It throws off the balance, less time argueing with no leg to stand on and more seat time. Stager is 2001 brah

so 5.50 for the cliplink and how much is the rivet if you want to order it? So how is the clip an "upgrade" ? no doubt you can handle a bike after seeing your avatar, but I wouldnt trust you to turn a wrench on 5hp briggs motor. Like my "opinion" or not, rivet is the correct way to go, but clilpstyle is a lot easier to do, and 99.9% as dependable.

[N/A]

Sorry Lotus, but a lot of racers I know and mechanics use Clip links because it's easier, faster, just as safe and just as strong.