Some people hate them, some people love them... You'll get loads of different opinions on this one... and no definitive answer!

Personally, I run endless on the Tenere simply because everytime I get through a chain I take the opportunity to strip the swingarm and linkage. I do however use split links on both my BSA and Triumph. In fact I've run split links/spring clips on many bikes (most more powerful the the XT) and never had an issue (always decent quality stuff mind). Quite a few guys I know wire lock the spring clip in place on their classic road bikes and racers. So do that if you're worried about losing/breaking it.



At the end of the day it's up to you, but remember you can always carry a spare link and clip in your pocket and you don't need to carry any "special" tools to fit them and makes removing the chain a 5 minute job.

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