Re: Master Link Chain

From: HogDoctor (hogdoctor@execpc-dot.com)
Date: Thu Jul 06 2000 - 22:42:43 CDT


MAxelrod wrote:

> Thanks for some quick help, tab's on me.
>
> I just (500 miles ago) had my bike apart for painting, put it back togerther
> and was fine until my master link let loose. I've got a new one, but I haven't
> been able to compress the o-rings enough to install the retaining clip. Is
> there a special tool for this, or any other hints? I assume that I'm supposed
> to use all 4 o-rings, I think I only had two before, but I'm wondering if
> that's why it broke...
>
> Axe
> 73FLH

I have a pair of vise grip pliers with a link plate welded to one side, just for
squeezing the
link together far enough to get the clip on.

Something like that... get creative.

HogDr


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