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has anyone ever used 2 master links in a chain?? do you think it would work, as far as strenth wise? i needed to lenghten my chain, so i cut a piece from another chain, and used 2 master links to put it together. any opinions?? :hmm:
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As a temp fix it's fine. I wouldn't think of it as a permanant fix though... but I am sure there are lots of people running this way....
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Post by kdxmaniac »

i havent rode it yet with the chain like this. i was just thinking if it works, or would work, save my from buying a nother chain.
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96 ktm 300
96 XR400R
07 hayabusa
77 kz 1000
85 goldwing 1200
02 BIG DOG PITBULL

gone but not forgotten
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98 ktm 380 "because it dang near killed me!"
97 ktm 360
96 ktm 250
93 wr 250
94 dr 350s
93 kx 250
07 gsxr 1000
99 bandit 1200
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Post by scheckaet »

+ 1 on the temp fix, and I'd ride with more spare links and other ppl just in case it breaks 20 miles away from the truck...
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Post by skythrasher »

Master links are no weaker than any other link in the chain. The side plates and pins that are bearing the load are the same. What is different is the method used to hold these pieces together. The clip does not inherently make the link weaker, however wear on the clip can cause it to come off, and the peices come apart. This is why some folks rivet their chains together. Having two master links would not really make your chain weaker. It would however give you another clip to wear and come apart.

I have done this with no problems, but its one of those "keep looking over your shoulder" type things.
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