08-28-2018, 09:27 PM
That's really splitting hairs. If you're reaching fatigue levels where the clip link will fail, you're looking at potential failure of any link on the chain. There isn't much lateral stress on it.
You might still have some difficulty installing it without a chain tool, though. Typically you need to press the outer link even of a clip-type link on really tight, which the tool helps you do. I tried to do it with clamps once and I can't remember if it actually worked. There's also a chance you'll need to shorten the chain. If it came off a same-model stock bike with the same gearing and it hasn't stretched, it might be OK.
But I'd encourage you not to start the job without some backup plan. It would be pretty easy to get the old chain off, not be able to reinstall it, and find out you can't finish installing the new one without the tool. There are a few cheap tools on Amazon that would probably good for one use. The Motion Pro PBR is a tool worth owning, though. You're going to be owning bikes with chains even when they're electric.
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_...chain+tool
Oh. And side note. Keep an eye, and ear, out for anything out of the ordinary once you do get it installed. A used chain would make me nervous. It's right next to your leg and all.
You might still have some difficulty installing it without a chain tool, though. Typically you need to press the outer link even of a clip-type link on really tight, which the tool helps you do. I tried to do it with clamps once and I can't remember if it actually worked. There's also a chance you'll need to shorten the chain. If it came off a same-model stock bike with the same gearing and it hasn't stretched, it might be OK.
But I'd encourage you not to start the job without some backup plan. It would be pretty easy to get the old chain off, not be able to reinstall it, and find out you can't finish installing the new one without the tool. There are a few cheap tools on Amazon that would probably good for one use. The Motion Pro PBR is a tool worth owning, though. You're going to be owning bikes with chains even when they're electric.
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_...chain+tool
Oh. And side note. Keep an eye, and ear, out for anything out of the ordinary once you do get it installed. A used chain would make me nervous. It's right next to your leg and all.
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2009 Speed Triple | 2006 DR-Z400SM | 1999 CBR600F4 | 1998 Jeep Cherokee
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2009 Speed Triple | 2006 DR-Z400SM | 1999 CBR600F4 | 1998 Jeep Cherokee
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