re: mounting happy trails cans

[aphampton628]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Don Montgomery" wrote:

> > There was an article recently email to me on just this topic, since I lost > two going to/from Prudoe Bay, but the side plate stayed on. I had the closed > end toward the direction of chain travel, but not RTVed. The side palte was > a channel lock plier clamped force fit. I began RTVing the clips and have > not lost one since. What was pointed out in the article was that the clips > are cut from sheet steel with a die press and one side has rounded edges and > one side has sharp edges. The article recommended sharp edges face *outward* > which would put the sharp edge on the exit side. If the slightly rounded > edge is outward there is a better chance for the clip to get jacked out of > the groove it clips into. I'll now RTV with sharp side out! > > Belt & suspenders on, > Don M > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "steventbarnett" > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2009 8:00 AM > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] How can I keep from losing master chain link clips > > > >I just returned from riding 15000 miles through South America and on the > >trip lost three master chain link clips. Two shops told me this never > >happens, and that they would put the clip on right so that it didn't come > >off... until it did. Fortunately the master link didn't come out before I > >discovered it when I was cleaning/lubing the chain. > > > > Yes, I put the clip on in the right direction. This happened on two > > different chains. So what is the best way to make sure that I don't lose > > the next clip? > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links

Page 157 of the Clymer manual discusses the concept of *snap ring* orientation when there is a rounded-edge side and a sharp-edge side, relative to transmission shafts. Don't know if master-link spring clips are typically finished to have sharp edges on both sides or not. http://books.google.com/books?id=4eQ5n-RONqEC&pg=PA157&lpg=PA157&dq=snap+ring+rounded+edge&source=bl&ots=YQvcjLH8bo&sig=lhzVUiUMNBJDR_Qu912om0hZfPo&hl=en&ei=9we9ScGkN4XGMq-foZkI&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=4&ct=result Alan

[fasteddiecopeman]

Steve, Safety wire it around the center to one side (and watch your fingers when you wipe the chain...). Ed

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "steventbarnett" wrote: > > I just returned from riding 15000 miles through South America and on the trip lost three master chain link clips. Two shops told me this never happens, and that they would put the clip on right so that it didn't come off... until it did. Fortunately the master link didn't come out before I discovered it when I was cleaning/lubing the chain. > > Yes, I put the clip on in the right direction. This happened on two different chains. So what is the best way to make sure that I don't lose the next clip? >

[Rick McCauley]

I find this surprising. I got my first bike when I was 12. I am now 50. I have never lost a master link on anything. I know that the link should have the closed end going in the direction of travel, but I did not know about the sharp side facing out. I will take note from now on. Rick A17

--- On Sun, 3/15/09, Dooden wrote: From: Dooden Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: How can I keep from losing master chain link clips To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, March 15, 2009, 9:30 AM I think you might have pointed to the obvious reason clips are lost, that is the first time I think I have seen somebody mention sharp edge outward. Never thought to point that out, just kinda figured everybody knew that. Recap: Sharp edge outward Closed end in the direction of travel Give pins a push in with pliers to seat the clip tight Buy Extra Master Links and keep on bike (Handlebar pouch works nice) RTV I reckon can't hurt ( yet to ever do this however ) Did I miss anything ? Dooden A15 Green Ape --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com, "Don Montgomery" wrote: > > There was an article recently email to me on just this topic, since I lost > two going to/from Prudoe Bay, but the side plate stayed on. I had the closed > end toward the direction of chain travel, but not RTVed. The side palte was > a channel lock plier clamped force fit. I began RTVing the clips and have > not lost one since. What was pointed out in the article was that the clips > are cut from sheet steel with a die press and one side has rounded edges and > one side has sharp edges. The article recommended sharp edges face *outward* > which would put the sharp edge on the exit side. If the slightly rounded > edge is outward there is a better chance for the clip to get jacked out of > the groove it clips into. I'll now RTV with sharp side out! > > Belt & suspenders on, > Don M > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "steventbarnett" > To: > Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2009 8:00 AM > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] How can I keep from losing master chain link clips > > > >I just returned from riding 15000 miles through South America and on the > >trip lost three master chain link clips. Two shops told me this never > >happens, and that they would put the clip on right so that it didn't come > >off... until it did. Fortunately the master link didn't come out before I > >discovered it when I was cleaning/lubing the chain. > > > > Yes, I put the clip on in the right direction. This happened on two > > different chains. So what is the best way to make sure that I don't lose > > the next clip? > > > > > > > > ------------ --------- --------- ------ > > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews. com > > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/ klr650faq. html > > Member Map at: http://www.frappr com/dsnklr650Yah oo! Groups Links > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[skypilot@cycles4sale.com]

I put my mounting instructions up on a web page for the Whitehorse press cans but it is generic enough for mounting others. I still need to add some more pictures, especialy of the drill guides and the clamping bits.. I will get to it soon. time to pack the camping gear back on it to get ready. It is warming up nicely http://www.ginsucity.com/klr650-mounting-luggage Chris