RK Clip Link - 428KRO

The RK 428KRO clip connecting link is the genuine RK joining link used to close a 428 pitch RK chain. It is the part you need when fitting a new chain, re-joining a chain after it has been shortened to length, or replacing a joining link that has been removed, damaged or lost.

It suits riders and workshops servicing smaller-capacity machines that run 428 pitch drive chains. The clip-type design uses a spring clip rather than a riveted pin, so the link can be fitted and removed with basic tools and without permanently pressing and peening the pins — handy for maintenance, transport and roadside repairs.

Sold as a single connecting link. Always confirm the link matches your chain's pitch and series before fitting, and use a rivet-type link where your motorcycle or chain manufacturer specifies one.

• Genuine RK replacement chain connecting link
• Clip-type master link — fitted and removed with a spring clip rather than a riveted pin
• Matched to RK 428KRO series chain
• 428 pitch
• Silver / natural finish
• Sold individually as a single connecting link
• Suits chain installation, re-joining after shortening, and repair of a missing or damaged joining link

• One RK 428KRO clip-type connecting link (pin link, outer side plate and spring clip)

Confirm the link matches your chain before fitting — it is intended for 428 pitch RK chain of the matching series, and should not be mixed with other pitches, series or brands.
Where the motorcycle or chain manufacturer specifies a rivet-type joining link, fit that instead; a clip link is not a substitute where riveting is required.
Clean the chain ends and check the pins and plates are free of grit and burrs before assembly.
Press the outer side plate on squarely using a chain press or link tool rather than hammering it, so the plates are not distorted and the link does not bind.
Fit the spring clip with its closed end facing the direction of chain travel on the top run, so the open end trails.
Check the clip is fully seated in the grooves of both pins before riding, and re-check it after the first ride.
Set chain tension and rear wheel alignment to the motorcycle manufacturer's specification after joining the chain.
Lubricate the connecting link at the same intervals and with the same chain lubricant used on the rest of the chain.
Clean with a chain-specific cleaner and a soft brush; avoid wire brushes, harsh solvents and high-pressure washers, which can damage plates and seals.
Use a new connecting link each time the chain is split — do not refit a clip that has been removed, stretched or distorted.
Inspect the link at every chain adjustment and lubrication interval, and replace it if the clip is loose, deformed or missing.