I am in need of cleaning my chain, and it appears there is no master link in the chain. Can anyone explain why Yamaha would do this? ( or am I blind?) If I put one in, is it the weak point?
Is that where the term "weak link" came from
Your help is appreciated.

 

I don't have a Raptor personally, but are you sure about that? Seems odd that they would make you take half the quad apart to get the chain off. Either way, you could always prop up the rear end and use a stiff brush and kerosene and just spin the rear wheels as you work your way around??? Look on both sides of the chain for the master link as it is only apparent from on side where the clip is.

 

It doesn't have one, guys. Do yourselves a favor and get a chain breaker and a DID master link and install your own. I did, and it's making life a lot easier.

 

Well, I guess that you really do learn something new every day. Interesting.

 

I noticed the no master in the chain as well. Why they did this I have no idea, but you're not blind!!

I am NOT going to break mine until I have to, masters are a little weaker than a normal link, so maybe that was the idea.

Brad

 

I have not seen a case saver advertised anywhere for the Raptor. Do you have a source? Thanks

 

Funny this post is on here tonight as i just broke my chain today and had to band aid fix it with a master link. If you do put on in get a O ring master link and use the Orings too this will help a little on reliability.

 

My old 400ex dident have a master either.

 

Just about all companies now uses endless chains because with master link, the outer clip can wear off and cause the chain to separate. Adding master link is OK but keep you eye on the clip. Make sure the clip opening faces away from rotation.

If you deraided your chain, it's a good idea to replace it because in most cases, it can damage one of the side plates and later it might break.

I haven't heard of any case save either although it would be a add on. Generally, when the chain detrails (usually due to too much slack), it will break off the upper mount tab on the cases for the drive sprocket cover. In that case, make a small steel plate (with two 1/4" holes), that can be bolted to the upper sprocket seal protector bolt (just behind the drive sprocket) and to the cover. Use longer bolt with a lock nut on the inside.

 

I knew I saw an ad somewhere...so it took be a few days to find it again. Here is a 1/4" Billet Aluminum case saver for the Raptor. Check out the August issue of ATV Sport magazine on page 53. Sorry the price is not listed.

Tom Miller Motosports
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