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xr132
05-11-2010, 11:24 PM
Where can i get one???
84honda200s
05-11-2010, 11:28 PM
i dont think they make a master link for a cam chain ..
xr132
05-11-2010, 11:37 PM
Ya i didn't think so either. Why not?!?
84honda200s
05-11-2010, 11:41 PM
i dont know but i think its because master links are a weak spot and if a cam chain had one and it let lose the link would surly ruin something .. just my guess
xr132
05-11-2010, 11:44 PM
Good guess!

Thanks for the quick replies!
Grizzlypeg
05-12-2010, 12:05 AM
I saw on a youtube video, where the guy just grinds off one end of a pin, and to put it back together, spot welds it. A mig would work well for that.
Texas 200x
05-12-2010, 11:50 AM
You can get a masterlink for that size chain I would NOT use it on a cam chain though. Let alone if it came apart, clearance issues may be another problem.
http://www.gokartsupply.com/chain.htm
rdlsz24
05-12-2010, 12:03 PM
It's not that hard to change the timing chain. A shortcut will only cause problems down the road.

Rob
xr132
05-12-2010, 04:12 PM
It's not that hard to change the timing chain. A shortcut will only cause problems down the road.

Rob

I agree with the last part but....whataya mean it's not that hard?!?
Mosh
05-12-2010, 07:23 PM
Actually, Honda, or maybe it was a aftermarket guy, on the 83-84 and 83-86 V-45 and V 65 Magna street bikes sold a timing chain kit that did come with master links so you did not have to pull the heads to replace the chains.
Found that on a V-4 honda forum.
Not sure if they have them still or not, but worth checking, and I bet the chain is the same width and style as a hond ATV timing chain.

But depending on the machine you are working on, they are not that bad to change with the OEM equipment.
shortline10
05-12-2010, 08:42 PM
One of the companies from back in the day had a master link for their timing chains and I believe it was BAPP . I'll have to check my bin to be for sure .
xr132
05-13-2010, 12:08 AM
One of the companies from back in the day had a master link for their timing chains and I believe it was BAPP . I'll have to check my bin to be for sure .

Ok, thanks shortline! What i need to replace the chain on is a '74 cb350Four. Without a joiner wouldn't you have to split the cases to change the timing chain?