Fitting riveted chains
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Fitting riveted chains
I have just aquired a new drive chain without a master link clip for the first time in 25 years of riding bikes! This one from Sum of All Parts needs to be riveted. I do not have a riveting tool in my workshop, although I have most other things.
Has anyone used another method to fit them, or is buying the proper tool a must? It must be done securely of course, so I am not going to do anything bodgy.
A tool here costs about $90, and I will rarely use it, so I am trying to save a few bucks if one of you guys has a trick to pass on.
Cheers,
Shayne
Has anyone used another method to fit them, or is buying the proper tool a must? It must be done securely of course, so I am not going to do anything bodgy.
A tool here costs about $90, and I will rarely use it, so I am trying to save a few bucks if one of you guys has a trick to pass on.
Cheers,
Shayne
#3
Hi Shayne, I just fitted one to my bike a month ago with a center punch, hammer and a lump hammer. I got my mate to hold the lump hammer on the back of the chain while I peened the front of the rivets. It took about five minutes and I'm totally confident with it,and have about 2000 km on it with no issues. I say do it yourself and save the money for tires.
#4
My favorite tool, does a great job - yep - it costs a few bux but it will last forever.
http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/...riveting_tool/
http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/...riveting_tool/
#5
Three choices:
1) Get a chain tool (or borrow one)
2) Use the ball peen hammer method (as described above)
3) Take to a dealership (preferrably an independent)
I do #1. I borrow one, along with his carb sync tool, from a local rider and in exchange break tire beads for him.
1) Get a chain tool (or borrow one)
2) Use the ball peen hammer method (as described above)
3) Take to a dealership (preferrably an independent)
I do #1. I borrow one, along with his carb sync tool, from a local rider and in exchange break tire beads for him.
#6
Do you have a bike shop near you? Like within 10 miles? I have pressed the plate onto the link and dabbed some RTV or epoxy on there just to get me to the dealer. $5 later or a box of donuts (Saturday mornings they really appreciate these) and my chain is peened properly.
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#11
It better be tough! Those pins are hard and I've seen the cheap Motion Pro tools bend like butter when you put some torque on them. The more expensive $100 tool is better. Remember, the pin that peens the "rivet" over needs to be hardened tool steel.
#15
As for the tool... I rented the tool fron the local Honda mechanic for $15. It took me an hour including travel time.
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My workshop is pretty good. I have a good selection of punches and stuff.
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