Lost masterlink snap connector

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borntofli

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Is there anyway I can jury rig this till I can get another one....

I have no transportation so have to order online....

Got a new bike and switching motor from old to new.... Almost done, and come time for the chain and damm.... keeper from masterlink isnt on there....

I could have had a big disaster.....

Any ideas for a week long fix???
 
borntofli said:
Is there anyway I can jury rig this till I can get another one....

I have no transportation so have to order online....

Got a new bike and switching motor from old to new.... Almost done, and come time for the chain and damm.... keeper from masterlink isnt on there....

I could have had a big disaster.....

Any ideas for a week long fix???
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Got a chain breaker?
Make it into a one piece chain with no master link.
 
what size chain is it you can get master links localy i have a KMC chain as a back up they are fairly common at bike shops ace hardware and grainger sells 415 and also #41 along with tractor supply co
 
JonnyR said:
what size chain is it you can get master links localy i have a KMC chain as a back up they are fairly common at bike shops ace hardware and grainger sells 415 and also #41 along with tractor supply co
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NAPA also carries the chain and master link and half link.
SB
 
You could also wrap fine wire such as piano or guitar string or telephone fine copper wire around the pins where the keeper was. It will keep the side plate from coming off, just make sure to trim any excess wire ends that could snag and cause problems. I've done this plenty of times with no probs as a temporary fix.

dnut
 
My local Ace hardware also carries them. Dunno if that is common for all.

With small, inexpensive parts like that, I always get 2 or 3 as spares for just such events. Is really nice to be able to have a needed part on hand.
 
scotto- said:
You could also wrap fine wire such as piano or guitar string or telephone fine copper wire around the pins where the keeper was. It will keep the side plate from coming off, just make sure to trim any excess wire ends that could snag and cause problems. I've done this plenty of times with no probs as a temporary fix.

dnut
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The above is the best advice to hold you over.

You can even wrap it with thread and super glue. (not kidding) Wrap the thread around it, then wick the super glue into the thread.
 
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