So I screwed up and bought a clip style master link chain...(Question)

[DrtRydr23]

I had no idea I'd start a thread like this! You'd think I mentioned oil.

Anyway, installed the new chain today. Fit the clip style link on there. Went on pretty easy, had to use some pliers to push it enough to get the clip "recesses" to show. Other than that, pretty simple. Made sure to install it the correct way (closed side facing direction of travel).

I'm going to probably order a rivet style link to put on next weekend if time allows because I'll be changing the front wheel out anyway. I think I need the piece of mind even though I maintain my chains well. The clip style ~seems~ pretty strongly on there. The circlip holding the front sprocket on worries me more than the clip itself. Not that the circlip isn't installed correctly or anything. I got a very positive snap into place when the circlip seated itself. Even yanked on the front sprocket a couple times to make sure. But the fact a front sprocket isn't held on by a loctite'd nut is...interesting.


Thanks for everyone's feedback. This has been an interesting read. Keep it going. The math is particularly interesting.

You'll need a chain press tool to install a rivet master.  I have one from MotionPro.  It works pretty well, but a couple of pieces have needed replaced, mostly due to user error.  Here is a link to the tool:  http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0467/

[Suzuki Stevo]

The circlip holding the front sprocket on worries me more than the clip itself. Not that the circlip isn't installed correctly or anything. I got a very positive snap into place when the circlip seated itself. Even yanked on the front sprocket a couple times to make sure. But the fact a front sprocket isn't held on by a loctite'd nut is...interesting.

Just make sure you put some kind of lube on the shaft/splines for the CSS, I have seen photos here of a CSS covered with rust from the splines being dry (disintegrating) ...and somebody posted recently about buying a used bike with the CSS welded on. Lube it or lose it 

[Dr.McNinja]

The circlip holding the front sprocket on worries me more than the clip itself. Not that the circlip isn't installed correctly or anything. I got a very positive snap into place when the circlip seated itself. Even yanked on the front sprocket a couple times to make sure. But the fact a front sprocket isn't held on by a loctite'd nut is...interesting.

Just make sure you put some kind of lube on the shaft/splines for the CSS, I have seen photos here of a CSS covered with rust from the splines being dry (disintegrating) ...and somebody posted recently about buying a used bike with the CSS welded on. Lube it or lose it 

CSS? Sorry, never heard the term.

[Suzuki Stevo]

CSS= Counter Shaft Sprocket, or front sprocket