Riding with chain Split-Linked - SV650.org

29-03-06, 11:00 AM

So i have fitted a new chain.... i didnt have a rivetter and planned on using the split link until i could get it to a garage to fit it properly.

i was talking to a guy who races and he reckons it will be fine on a split link, so long as i have it facing the correct way (like an arrow pointing in the direction of drive).

i dont really trust it myself...

Anybody use split links???

thanks.

29-03-06, 11:03 AM

Should be fine, but best to get it riveted as soon as you can.

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29-03-06, 11:09 AM

When I had a chain fitted I used a split link, until I could get it to the nearest delaer who fitted the rivet link with which it was supplied.

I bought the Haynes manual yesterday from Halfords (okay, so I have had my SV 2 and a half years, I know that is slow off the mark

) and because I have recently had a chain snap on me (due to worn wheel bearings) I was perusing the chain-related pages. I am sure that it said that you should not use a split link, with an accompanying warning sign.

I will check it again tonight to see if my memory is accurate.

Tony

29-03-06, 11:09 AM

I used to use them on My trials bike and brothers CR125 without problem. Just make sure it's the right way.

northwind · 29-03-06, 11:19 AM

TBH it's one of those personal things, the real world risk is probably absolutely tiny but if you were that one poor sod that has it fall off, and you get your leg chopped in half, you'll feel like something of a d*ck.

Loads fo people ride for years on split links and have no problems at all. A lot of those will tell you that every slpit link failure is because of incorrect fitment, but I really doubt that. Certainly there's no way of knowing.

29-03-06, 11:33 AM

I had split pins on my old CB4SF, but some how it never seemed right on the SV. I was mainly worried about the different levels in torque.

29-03-06, 03:25 PM

They all had split links when i was a young 'n', never ever had a problem with a chain snapping in my life, surely most of the driving force is transferred to the outer plates of the chain link & all the spring clip does is hold them in place.

29-03-06, 03:49 PM

split link is fine! totaly fine!
its only the side plates and rivets that are stressed longtitudinally! no reason for it to pop off sideways!

northwind · 29-03-06, 04:20 PM

Not true... Every time they're stressed and unstressed the side plates stretch and compressed. If the links were exactly tight, then that would be fine, but clip links have more capacity for movement on the clip side.

29-03-06, 04:34 PM

I'm running with a split link just now, I too ought to buy a rivet tool but how often do you use it??? Next time I go to the bike garage I'll take along the proper link. 5 min job.

I'd say split-links are maybe more critical to rear wheel alignment for the reason Northwind states. Other than that and personal confidence in them on a large bike there is no reason not to use them short term.

I too had a chain snap when an inboard outer plate developed a fracture.
Thankfully your stock chainguard is designed to protect your leg in these instances. It got utterly mangled. The sight of any aftermarket hugger, ART stainless/carbon excepted perhaps, unnerves me now.

29-03-06, 11:00 AM	#1
branny Guest Posts: n/a	Riding with chain Split-Linked So i have fitted a new chain.... i didnt have a rivetter and planned on using the split link until i could get it to a garage to fit it properly. i was talking to a guy who races and he reckons it will be fine on a split link, so long as i have it facing the correct way (like an arrow pointing in the direction of drive). i dont really trust it myself... Anybody use split links??? thanks.

29-03-06, 11:19 AM	#5
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	TBH it's one of those personal things, the real world risk is probably absolutely tiny but if you were that one poor sod that has it fall off, and you get your leg chopped in half, you'll feel like something of a d*ck. Loads fo people ride for years on split links and have no problems at all. A lot of those will tell you that every slpit link failure is because of incorrect fitment, but I really doubt that. Certainly there's no way of knowing. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

29-03-06, 04:20 PM	#9
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Not true... Every time they're stressed and unstressed the side plates stretch and compressed. If the links were exactly tight, then that would be fine, but clip links have more capacity for movement on the clip side. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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29-03-06, 11:03 AM	#2
jonboy Guest Posts: n/a	Should be fine, but best to get it riveted as soon as you can. .

29-03-06, 11:09 AM	#3
Tony_BLY Guest Posts: n/a	When I had a chain fitted I used a split link, until I could get it to the nearest delaer who fitted the rivet link with which it was supplied. I bought the Haynes manual yesterday from Halfords (okay, so I have had my SV 2 and a half years, I know that is slow off the mark ) and because I have recently had a chain snap on me (due to worn wheel bearings) I was perusing the chain-related pages. I am sure that it said that you should not use a split link, with an accompanying warning sign. I will check it again tonight to see if my memory is accurate. Tony

29-03-06, 11:09 AM	#4
Stormspiel Guest Posts: n/a	I used to use them on My trials bike and brothers CR125 without problem. Just make sure it's the right way.

29-03-06, 11:33 AM	#6
Grinch Guest Posts: n/a	I had split pins on my old CB4SF, but some how it never seemed right on the SV. I was mainly worried about the different levels in torque.

29-03-06, 03:25 PM	#7
Foey Guest Posts: n/a	They all had split links when i was a young 'n', never ever had a problem with a chain snapping in my life, surely most of the driving force is transferred to the outer plates of the chain link & all the spring clip does is hold them in place.

29-03-06, 03:49 PM	#8
socommk23 Guest Posts: n/a	split link is fine! totaly fine! its only the side plates and rivets that are stressed longtitudinally! no reason for it to pop off sideways!

29-03-06, 04:34 PM	#10
haggis Guest Posts: n/a	I'm running with a split link just now, I too ought to buy a rivet tool but how often do you use it??? Next time I go to the bike garage I'll take along the proper link. 5 min job. I'd say split-links are maybe more critical to rear wheel alignment for the reason Northwind states. Other than that and personal confidence in them on a large bike there is no reason not to use them short term. I too had a chain snap when an inboard outer plate developed a fracture. Thankfully your stock chainguard is designed to protect your leg in these instances. It got utterly mangled. The sight of any aftermarket hugger, ART stainless/carbon excepted perhaps, unnerves me now.