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sharp2183
26th July 2013, 18:35
Hey guys, asking here cause I thought you lot would have some spares. I need a link for a 525 chain for the gfs bike, before a track day on sunday. Anyone have a spare or know who would have one in stock in Auckland tomorrow?

If anyone has one please give me a text on 021646456


Cheers!
unstuck
26th July 2013, 18:39
Most bike shops should have em, cost fuck all. I have a few but bit far away.:2thumbsup
sharp2183
26th July 2013, 18:47
Most bike shops should have em, cost fuck all. I have a few but bit far away.:2thumbsup

Yeah that's what I figured, but had a few failures so far. Maybe they don't want to sell them to a Honda rider?
unstuck
26th July 2013, 18:50
Never had a problem getting them, and Im a big Honda fan.:girlfight:
F5 Dave
29th July 2013, 16:46
So you've had a few failures of split link & that still hasn't convinced you to rivet link it?

Split links are suitable for low hp bikes. Too much of a gamble for bigger bikes considering the consequences (of which a walk home is the best outcome).
Mental Trousers
29th July 2013, 19:02
So you've had a few failures of split link & that still hasn't convinced you to rivet link it?

Split links are suitable for low hp bikes. Too much of a gamble for bigger bikes considering the consequences (of which a walk home is the best outcome).

You wouldn't believe the number of people that use the clip links and lock wire the clip. It works but ... :facepalm:
sharp2183
29th July 2013, 22:54
So you've had a few failures of split link & that still hasn't convinced you to rivet link it?

Split links are suitable for low hp bikes. Too much of a gamble for bigger bikes considering the consequences (of which a walk home is the best outcome).

Good guess but no, I have a low HP 400 with a worn out chain. I have a new chain but can't locate the link. I intend to be doing a bit of work to the bike so a split link will enable me to remove the chain and put it to one side to get it out of the way. Plus I don't have the rivet tool, so was trying to make it a little easier on myself.

Fully agree re. bigger bikes though. And in any case, I don't seem to be able to find one so a rivet type will probably be the go after all!