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Rivet Tool

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Okay, so I'm going to be changing out the chain/sprockets soon, and I felt it would be better to go with a rivetted link versus the standard master link. What exactly is involved with this method, and is it possible to get a tool? I just can't see trying to hammer a rivet with the chain on the bike and have it be very effective.

Thanks
Brad tt
 
Dennis Kirk tool for $90.00

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I just use something solid behind the link (metal block) and use
a ball peen hammer to round the rivets.
 
I've used master links for years without a problem (knocking on wood right now).
 
The clip style master links?
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Yeah, I've probably had 6 of those type of connector link chains on my 1100 without a single problem (again with the knocking of the wood).
 
I have used nothing but clip type master links for 30 years. I've broken chains, but never at the master link. Never had a clip come off either.
I install a masterlink and clip one time. If I need to remove it for any reason, I install a new masterlink and clip.

Earl

Detman101 said:
The clip style master links?

Dm of mD
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earlfor said:
I have used nothing but clip type master links for 30 years. I've broken chains, but never at the master link. Never had a clip come off either.
I install a masterlink and clip one time. If I need to remove it for any reason, I install a new masterlink and clip.

Earl

Detman101 said:
The clip style master links?

Dm of mD
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Ah okay. I think I will go this route as I will need a new chain and sprockets by the summer and I don't have 50+ dollars for a rivet tool.
Thanks!


Dm of mD
 
Make sure to put the clip on correctly - closed end facing the direction of movement also put a dab of orange silicon on the clip Makes it easy to verify if the clip is still their
 
Thanks for the replies all. Looks like I'll just go with the clip type master link and make sure I check it regularly. I had a shop do the 750 and they did the rivet-type, but I'm doing the 1100 on my own. That tool just ain't in the budget right now.

Brad tt
 
You can always install the clip & ride it to the dealers & have them rivit a link
 
SqDancerLynn1 said:
You can always install the clip & ride it to the dealers & have them rivit a link
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I didn't even think of that. Thanks.

Brad tt
 
If youre really worried about the clip, you can clean the sideplate on the link and the clip with acetone. Install the clip and put a dab of JB Weld holding the clip to the sideplate. You can remove the JB if need be with a dremel and
a hard felt wheel.

Earl

bradleymaynar said:
Thanks for the replies all. Looks like I'll just go with the clip type master link and make sure I check it regularly. I had a shop do the 750 and they did the rivet-type, but I'm doing the 1100 on my own. That tool just ain't in the budget right now.

Brad tt
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