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SSMAN
04-24-2006, 02:13 PM
I have an extra bike I can take off and put it on the new one. But would like to repair the old one if possible. Looks like the Masterlink came undone and damaged 2 links (one on each side of the master) Can you add links to an existing chain?
lowthreeohz
04-24-2006, 02:15 PM
motorcycle chain? i *think* you can use a chain breaker to get the old ones out.. not sure about attaching new ones, depends on if they're rivet or not i guess?
MR TINFOIL HAT
04-24-2006, 02:16 PM
I have an extra bike I can take off and put it on the new one. But would like to repair the old one if possible. Looks like the Masterlink came undone and damaged 2 links (one on each side of the master) Can you add links to an existing chain?

Yes go your local bike shop and get a chain breaker. They cost $4
MR TINFOIL HAT
04-24-2006, 02:17 PM
I'm referring to a bicycle btw.
SSMAN
04-24-2006, 02:21 PM
I'm referring to a bicycle btw.


Not a bicycle. Motorcycle..........chain, sorry for the confusion :o
Michaelb303
04-24-2006, 02:35 PM
Not a bicycle. Motorcycle..........chain, sorry for the confusion :o
It's it bigger or smaller than a Bicycle chain??
SSMAN
04-24-2006, 02:47 PM
It's it bigger or smaller than a Bicycle chain??


:D :p
Big Pencil
04-24-2006, 02:50 PM
If it's for a small bike, like a mini or whatever, a new chain is pretty cheap - might be less than the aggravation of trying to patch it back together.
SSMAN
04-24-2006, 02:57 PM
If it's for a small bike, like a mini or whatever, a new chain is pretty cheap - might be less than the aggravation of trying to patch it back together.



Looks like a 50.00 plus chain to me. Its on the blue motorcycle in my other thread in this forum about 3/4 way down the page. Pretty much what comes standard on most 50'-110's
Swamp Donkey
04-24-2006, 03:40 PM
I bought a chain at Northern tools for under $15 You can also get one online probably a 40 or 41, I think that's what mine is, I have the same bike.
SSMAN
04-24-2006, 03:47 PM
I bought a chain at Northern tools for under $15 You can also get one online probably a 40 or 41, I think that's what mine is, I have the same bike.


I guess these things are metric..........right?



If I can verify the chain size, Northern Tool may be the route I take. Thanks :)