So, I thought I had a clip style master, the bag even has the warning for the clip style not being as strong as a riveted type. However, I didn't have a clip in the bag, and there is no indention on the posts for a clip. The outer link plate won't seat past the very edge of the post, you can see the bevel on the edge of the post in pic two.
Is this a clip or rivet? I don't have a rivet tool, so I'm stuck for the moment if it is rivet. I'll have to either find a clip master at a local dealer or buy the rivet tool to finish.
***NOT trying to start a debate on rivet v. clip. I've use clip for several chains and never had a problem and don't plan on change anytime soon.
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JM
rivet
Rats. Even the bag indicates it's a clip. Guess I'll hit up my local dealers so I won't have to pay shipping for such a small item.
JM
Make sure to get a DID master of the same model.
Other brands and other DID models aren't necessarily the same pin diameter.
This is a VX2, which seems to be fairly common, so hopefully that won't be a problem.
JM
common, but different to vm, for example. pity you're not near me, i have s shitload of vm clip links.
Got a Vx2 clip link that'll be at a local dealer Monday. Thanks for all the input folks!
JM
Quote from: the_Journeyman on March 28, 2013, 07:57:44 PM
Rats. Even the bag indicates it's a clip. Guess I'll hit up my local dealers so I won't have to pay shipping for such a small item.
JM
same thing happened to me, but opposite. Said rivet and it was clearly a clip. Ours must've been boxed next to each other.
Quote from: brad black on March 29, 2013, 12:35:37 AM
common, but different to vm, for example. pity you're not near me, i have s shitload of vm clip links.
More of a pity he's not near you as that'd mean he was near me - and I have 3 520VX2 clip links from a Melbourne motorcycle establishment when I ordered 3 520VX2 rivet links. Use them on the gf's RGV250 race bike. Clips are ok, I can deal with lockwiring them, but I prefer rivets... so an opportunity to swap a clip for a rivet would have been excellent.