Does anyone out there have an amp link bolted on their atv? If so do you like or dislike? How does it hold up? Is it worth the money?

 

I have one on my warrior. I just put it on last weekend though, so I don't know how it holds up. Installation is a little difficult, but not too bad. It is also a little noisy when you first put it on. It looks like it is constructed pretty well. I've ridden about 5 hours with it so far, and it doesn't seem like a lot of difference, as far as I can tell

 

I don't recommend them for trail riding. The reason being that they sometimes fall apart. If one of the wheels falls off the chain will be really slack and you'll be stuck.

 

I have posted about this many times.....
If you are a sponsered racer or have access to unlimited funds...get the amp link. The bearings in the (2) rollers (4 bearings) wear really fast!
As posted above...... If you loose one of the rollers while riding...the chain almost instantly derails. Which could be very costly compared to the minor, if any advantage the amp link gives you.
In theory, The link would give the power your engine produces a better, straiter line to the ground. It works in conjunction with sprung and unsprung weight on the suspension to provide this constant power.(it actually changes the angle of the chain compared to the swingarm)
In my opinion, It was marginal to say the least.
At around $40 or more for replacement bearings a couple of times a summer....and an hour or more labor to change them out. Save your money.

There are a few other things I disliked.
-you have to cut your side case to fit it on.
-makes the chain rollers very loud.
-usually it requires a longer chain than stock. so add another $80+ to the $149 they charge for the link.

The picture in my signature has an amp link installed on a banshee...But it has long since been passed on to the next user.

 

I have one on my banshee. Seemed to helpa bit with traction, not a great deal. As for them wearing fast if you trail ride a lot. I guess that depends on how well you maintain your quad. I have had one on mine for 4-5 years and the bearings spin like the wind in it. The biggest pain was cutting th cover so that it would fit, and you adjust your chain a little differently if you go by their instructions.