KMC cam chain

[bpupeza]

Has anyone here ever used a KMC cam chain. These are much less expensive.
Is it a terrible idea to use a c-clip type master link on a cam chain? I am thinking that its a bad idea but someone might chime in and say they have been doing it for years.

https://www.ebay.com/i/183025361232...DvQR-ZOhiJUMSaZ--woEPMTlczEBX5UhoCGTsQAvD_BwE

 

[B_Crabaugh]

Not sure about that chain, but I used this one. Only took a week to arrive.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/282013492731

 

[5twins]

Can't speak about the quality but that chain is endless and I don't see a master link offered for it. You would need to split the bottom end and pull the crank out to install it. That enormous amount of extra work isn't worth a $20 saving to me.

 

[bpupeza]

Not sure about that chain, but I used this one. Only took a week to arrive.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/282013492731

I was actually curious about that one as well. Did you get a master link for it?

 

[bpupeza]

Can't speak about the quality but that chain is endless and I don't see a master link offered for it. You would need to split the bottom end and pull the crank out to install it. That enormous amount of extra work isn't worth a $20 saving to me.

KMC has been making chains for a long time. I am sure I could find one but it is probably much easier to find one for the DID chain that B_Crabaugh suggested.

 

[bpupeza]

I was actually curious about that one as well. Did you get a master link for it?

Nevermind, I see that it is not linked together so I wouldnt need an extra link.

 

[bpupeza]

Has anyone here ever used a KMC cam chain. These are much less expensive.
Is it a terrible idea to use a c-clip type master link on a cam chain? I am thinking that its a bad idea but someone might chime in and say they have been doing it for years.

https://www.ebay.com/i/183025361232...DvQR-ZOhiJUMSaZ--woEPMTlczEBX5UhoCGTsQAvD_BwE

I am going with the DID and call it a day. Thanks guys.

 

[5twins]

That D.I.D. chain includes a master link. Another option is a Tsubaki chain. It has oval instead of "peanut" shaped side plates and is said to be a little better and stronger. You can get one directly from Yamaha for not much more than the D.I.D. The last one I got from them came with a master link.

https://www.partzilla.com/product/yamaha/94500-02106-00?ref=62d1e0c2d701e33ae846d25fa478f585d31cc7fc

 

[B_Crabaugh]

Been a busy day! Yes, DID has a master link. Get to it!