cant find my master link on my chain

[xtullyx16]

Like it says... i replaced my brake pads on my 04 400ex and my dad lifted up the back end and spun it and there was grinding noise and when i last rode it the back end was wobbling soo my dad needs to take off the chain to see if the bearing is dry inside... where is the master link?? thanks

[u_want_some]

Ummmmm...Your master link is on your chain and the grinding noise is coming from the inside of your bearing carrier...It's your bearings making that noise....You are looking for the master link on your chain right?

[4TraxRider]

If someone had the quad before you or a dealer put a new chain on they may have used a rivet type master link which doesn't use a clip. If you look carefully you will see one link that would be slightly different than the others.

take the sprocket off the hub, that will give you enough room to take the chain off the sprocket and pull the axle...but if it sia stock style chain, it won't have a master link

[Old Head]

What speedy said , there is no need to remove the chain to check on the axle bearings.

[xtullyx16]

thanks guys .. it was a stock chain and it was riveted.. soo i went to the dealer ship and the guy said i should just grind one off.. but if i could find the riveted one but it doesnt really matter and then put in a masterlink in its place.. soo thats what im doing and now i gotta take apart my carrier to get to the bearings................. ahh this sucks.. i thought all i needed to do was change the brakes:(

[Honda#4]

stock 400ex chains don't have a master links, so just cut the chain off.

[xtullyx16]

ok.... is there anyways of knowing without ripping the carrier apart if its just my bearing or if i need a bearing housing or anything else:( cause i just got off the phone with my bro and he said when his carrier went on his raptor he had to drive back to his truck but his whole carrier was blown and was 800$ in parts to fix.... soo im ****tin bullets.. i got crap i gotta buy for my car 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:mad: ehh!

[xtullyx16]

Oh yeah and i ran mine for like 3 miles at like a low 5th and my tires were wobbling ..... so im not sure.... i hope i didnt destroy everything

[JOEX]

Sounds like your bro got screwed unless the swingarm was damaged. A new carrier with bearings can be found for around $150.

You're going to have to take it apart anyway so there's no point in trying find a short cut in finding out how bad the damage is:(

[xtullyx16]

who knows.. im not sure all what was done to it... it was a craptor anyways and mines a honda.. lol well i uess ill rip'er apart soon and try and put a grease fitting sumwhere on my stock swinger or carrier..... who knows:o anyways wish me and who ever helps me luck! lol

[Aceman]

Preventative maintenance??:ermm: Don't wait till you hear grinding sounds next time. It's simple enough to check carrier bearings, just block your swinger up off the ground so your tires aren't touching. Now wiggle your axle back and forth and look for slop in the carrier. Bearings are cheap, carriers and axles are not.