Install master link on an o-ring chain?
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Install master link on an o-ring chain?
OK guys, got a "dumb question" here. I'm putting a new o-ring chain on my sons KDX200 and I'm having a heck of a time getting the master link on. I can't seem to get the o-rings to stay up on the shoulder of the plates to be able to get the outside plate and clip on. Do I need to just squeeze the link with some pliers and force the o-rings onto the shoulder or ???
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Yes... they are a pain in the ass.... I have a littl clamping device that helps me....
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So it sounds like you just need to force them together with something, maybe a small c-clamp or something similar. That would reallybe a pita out on the trail. I wasn't sure if the o-rings would slide up onto the "shoulders" of the links or get pinched and keep the plates from pressing in far enough to get the clip on. Anyone else with words of wisdom feel free to chime in!
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Similar here, except I use two small pairs of vise grips.KarlP wrote:I use vice grips and progressively clamp the link left-middle-right until the clip groove is exposed
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2006 KDX 200 (Bone stock other than Jetting, Gnarley woods, Turbine Core II)
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I have that same chain press and it makes the job a snap. I got mine from rocky mountain for 10 bucks. Next time you make a RM order, remember that $100 and the shipping is free. I bought this just to fill out the order to get the free shipping, so, considering I saved the shipping, about $10, It was like getting it for free.
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Exactly what I have too!
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"People ate cows a thousand years ago for the same reason we eat them now. Cause they are easy to catch.We're not savages,we're just lazy. A cheetah could taste like chocolate heroin. But will never know. Those bastards are fast!!! "
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"People ate cows a thousand years ago for the same reason we eat them now. Cause they are easy to catch.We're not savages,we're just lazy. A cheetah could taste like chocolate heroin. But will never know. Those bastards are fast!!! "
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