[Paolo Nunzio Licary]

I’d suggest using the master link. If you do end up changing gearing frequently keeping a couple different length chains for when you do gear changes makes it so you don’t have to move the motor very much, which changes your f/r weight balance, though not much. Just make sure you keep it oiled and put the clip with the closed end leading and replace the master and clip after a half dozen or so removals and reinstalls. Never had a master link or clip failure in 10 years.

[Greg Lindahl]

Paolo’s advice is solid.

If you want to be extra certain the clip doesn’t part company, you can wrap a small safety wire loop around the clip and side link.  Motorbike racers that use this style repair link (125 GP) sometimes use a small dab of black RTV on the clip and side link.

[Dave Rosenthal]

Thanks for the advice on using a master link (and safety wiring). Any advice on a chain or should I invest in the nice three screw or will a single get it done?

Thanks again all,
DaveR

[Paolo Nunzio Licary]

I’ve only used the 3 screw design. Not sure about anything else. It will last practically forever though.

[Dave Rosenthal]

Paolo,

Thanks again for the quick response. I hate parting with $50 when $20 might work, but in this case I like the idea of having it work whenever I need it. As for chains, my take is a good $25/$30 of any brand will work.

Thanks again,
DaveR

[James O’Brien]

Best 428 chain available? You’ll probably get about 4 answers, but most will tell you DID ER is the best.

http://www.shop.eshifterkart.com/DID-HD-428NZ-X-60-ER-Gold-and-Black-Chain-DID428NZ60G.htm

 

[Dave Rosenthal]

James,

THANKS – I appreciate the guidance here. Thanks,
Dave

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