Chain & Sprocket Recommendations

Haha, I don't pull wheelies... But sometimes I like to try and bury the speedo!

I would suggest contacting Tom and ask if can can do anything with your generation, guy knows his stuff! And there is also Rae-San.com who might have something for the vfr...

 

I hate to interrupt this discussion on max octane use and rev limiters, but I have a question about chains. I just picked up a new D.I.D. X-ring chain. The guy at the counter mentioned that I should press-fit the master due to horsepower ratings. However, the chain came with a clip-style master link (probably a press fit as well, I just haven't opened the box) and the direction on the back of the box shows this style of connection. I have a Motion Pro chain tool that should handle the job just fine, but is there any reason not to use the clip-style link?

Thanks,

 

Yup. Clips are for dirt bikes (that's tongue in cheek there ... lol) and can fall out ... throw it out and it right with a chain rivet tool. They are cheap and so worth the investment.

I always rivet the master link ... just make sure you're taking measurements with calipers as you rivet (manual will tell you what the tolerance is).

It's possible to flatten them out too much and make a tight spot on the chain at the master link.

 

Just one reason, they tend to fall out.

When that happens there are usually 2 results. If your lucky the chain will get spit out onto the road and merely leave you stranded. Other times it can stack up around the front sprocket, lock your rear wheel and maybe punch a hole in the crankcase.

I made sure to get a rivet style link.

 

Actually 3. Wraps around your leg or foot with horrific results. Rivet it.