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Rivet chain link vs. clip on chain link.

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I have both but I got a rivet tool at a great price from the local tool place.They had them listed under autobody supplies:rolleyes:I wonder why they didn't sell any.
 
Some motorcycles are chain-driven? ;)

Yes, JJ, there is a chain between the crank and the cams. :encouragement:


I have never had a problem with a clip-on link.
I have never had a problem with a rivet link.
I have never had a problem with a chain.
Come to think of it, I have never even replaced a chain.

Let's just ignore the fact that I have only had shaft-driven bikes since April, 1979. :-\\\

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Now, this is the point in the discussion were a chunk of the old timers puff out their chests, hook their thumbs through the bib overall suspenders and start pontificating, "Well, I never had a problem with no damn clip link, and if you install it right you won't either."

I'd be one of those old timers that would say this. Lots of bikes, and a few decades of riding without issue. Even this one used a clip:



Where I raced, most of the riders used clips on their drag bike chains....
 
Clips work fine for low horse power machines and for the folks that do not want to take the time to play with a rivet chain. By far the rivet chain is going to be the safest, but requires more tools and time to remove and install properly.
 
Good point.
I've decided on going with rivet type and keep clip link as spare on bike just in case. Was already pricing out tools and links, so far eBay has best choices and prices.
BTW not so much old timer, I'm just stuck in the 80's.
 
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Ebay tools are cheap, I have an AlphaMoto one that was ~$25. It has done 3 chains so far, no problems. I feel reasonably secure with it, although I have several thousand hard miles with a clip type link.
 
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