breaking/losing master links

[dirt]

6.5 mild build on a db 30. i keep losing/breaking masterlinks. the chain is not over tight. the clip is facing twards the rear. i might clip it inside facing the wheel this time.
im climbing big degree hills coverd with rocks and loose sandy soil. pushing it too hard maybe?

 

[zettairyouiki03]

I seem to lose one for every couple hours of riding. Better chain setup might make it less likely, but I've pretty much just accepted it.

https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=1-1087-35
You can buy about 20 of them and stop caring.

 

[SAFETYpin]

Are your chain lines straight? I've only lost one when I don't install them correctly or they are damaged.

 

[texasfabguy]

We have had this problem too. We stopped using masters all together and had zero problems after that.

 

[novaracer]

Or tack weld the outter plate with no clip that works in a pinch. I did it a year ago I got a new chain and have yet to put it on

 

[chazdaddy]

Don't know what size chain you are using, but for 35 chain you can get a chain breaker. ARC Chain Breaker - #35 chain :thumbsup:

Much stronger than the weakest link (masterlink). :smile:

 

[waynelass]

what kind of chain are you using ?

 

[Oldsalt]

I believe a common problem is that the connecting link is the widest link in the chain. IF the connecting link is put on so that the keeper is on the "drum" side of the clutch there will very often be a problem. There is not enough room on that side of the clutch sprocket to easily clear and the keeper gets 'chewed' off.

If you are mysteriously blowing away connecting links try putting one one facing the other way.

 

[dirt]

I will flip it inside.
great tips
:bowdown: