bike chains

[mrbb]

OK now I have a question about master links

I wanted to put a new chain and sprocktes on, but couldn't get the front sprocket off, even with my impact gun

and yes I flattened the lock washer

so, I just took it to a local bike shop to have them install it, and save me the troubles

Ok rode the bike all seems well, gave the bike a good cleaning
and well, I noticed that the master link on the bike has play in it, it will move quite a bite, but does seem to be on there and not coming off easily

so my question is, should this master link be moving freely??

its a 520 chai on a yz 250

I just don't want it coming off while riding and doing some damage as I would think it would!

so?? should it be tight or is loose OK ??
thanks

 

[arnego2]

No it shouldn't, get another one for the chain and have a look if it fits in nicely.

 

[mrbb]

thanks, I just ordered one of the same make, just didn't trust this one as is

been a while since I had to remove a master clip, so forgot,if they had any movement like this one does!

better safe than sorry!
but now I have to wait!! holiday isn't helping!, time off and no riding!