In other words, the closed end of the clip needs to be at the head of the chain travel when the sprocket is moving your go kart forward. Once you have the master link spring clip lined up, use a flat head screwdriver to push the clip into the grooves in the pins. It is very easy to install a master link. If you need to buy a go kart master link, you can get one here. Master links are used in bicycles, go karts, and other non-o-ring style roller chain.
This step by step guide has been created to share what I know so you can hit the road safely with your newly installed master link! Need other maintenance tips for your go kart? The correct length of the chain is the distance around the largest chainring and largest sprocket plus two links plus the master link.
When using a master link, both ends of the cut chain need to be inner links. It is always better to add a link to break at an inner link than to take it away. Then, use a chain break to break the chain. Now run the chain through the rear derailleur. Shift the derailleur into the position of the smallest sprocket.
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So, now that I have my measurement it is time to install the link. First step, grease up link with supplied grease and put two o-rings on the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options Next I loosened up the rear axle so I would have a little play in the chain, I then slid the master link into the two ends of the chain and placed two more o-rings on the link.
It is important to take your time on this step. If you press it to far and smash an o-ring the master link is trash. I made a couple of turns with the chain tool and removed it to check the measurements several times. After a couple of minutes and some patience, success! I am within 0. Now that I have the chain the thickness that I want it is time to take care of the rivets. I did not get any pictures of the chain tool on the rivet but it is pretty easy to find a picture of that.
The first thing I did was get online and find out what the rivets are supposed to measure once it is completed. According to DID the rivets are supposed to measure 0. Make sure you find this number for your specific chain. This is another step that you want to take your time with. You do not want to go to far and cause the rivet to crack. If you do that go ahead and grind the new link off and buy a new one then start over.
I probably removed the rivet tool five times on each pin to check the measurements. I would rather be safe than sorry. Once you are finished just move the chain around a little to make sure that you have no tight spots in the new link. If it feels good then you are done.
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