Strange question I know but are motorbike chains the same on the inside as they are on the outside ?
Ie. if u took a pin out of a chain and reversed it so that the side if the chain that was in contact with the sprockets was on the outside would it
still work ?
If so I'm ill be very excited as I think I'll have solved a major problem with putting a bike engine in the front if a mini !! 
If it's a spring link type connection the link would normally be on the 'outside' of the chain but only for ease of access. All chains
on motorbikes are not 'sided' in my experience. All mine were always rivet links except a couple but definitely not sided.
HTH
P.S. If you want some info on bike engines in Minis, there are a couple of guys in my local Kit Car club who have done just that. One is an R1, not
sure about the other one though.
I am assuming you mean 'real' Minis though, not BMWs? 
[Edited on 12/3/13 by Daddylonglegs]
Yes I see no reason why not, I have never considered chains handed when replaceing them on bikes.
If you are using a split link the round end of the spring clip should face the direction of rotation, but, I'd hope you're using a rivet
link.
All good info. Cheers lads. I've got a bit of a concept on a cheap alternative to mounting the engine facing backwards. Ill draw it up tonight and met me know what u think
Thay are not sided.
But split links are not recomended for high power engines, around 400-600cc max. For big power
use a rivet link.
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Originally posted by NigeEss
Thay are not sided.
But split links are not recomended for high power engines, around 400-600cc max. For big power
use a rivet link.