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two master links?? or new chain - 3/22/2007 1:38:16 PM

XXCBRChrisXX

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hey got an ek530 cut it just a little too short need to put a peice of chain back in and double masterlink it

how stupid is this idea?

how weak is this?

ect. comments

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RE: two master links?? or new chain - 3/22/2007 2:18:26 PM

idodirt

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I would think that a properly installed "press fit" master link (not a clip) would be just as strong as any other link.

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RE: two master links?? or new chain - 3/22/2007 2:39:24 PM

R1000

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I agree, as long as riveted-type master links will be used.

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RE: two master links?? or new chain - 3/23/2007 2:45:31 AM

XXCBRChrisXX

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thats what i was thinking too.... use two rivited master links and some of the chain i had but sales people say it might break and screw me up that and i like to floor the thing everywhere i go so im some what abusive to the chain/etc.

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RE: two master links?? or new chain - 3/23/2007 1:30:31 PM

dad

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It's clumsy but not wrong. If two is bad then I guess one is, too.

Properly installed a master is as good as any other link. Especially riveted.

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