Rivet Tool

[bradleymaynar]

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

[beby99]

Dennis Kirk tool for $90.00




I just use something solid behind the link (metal block) and use
a ball peen hammer to round the rivets.

[Jethro]

I've used master links for years without a problem (knocking on wood right now).

[Detman101]

The clip style master links?

Dm of mD

[Jethro]

The clip style master links?

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).

[earlfor]

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

The clip style master links?

Dm of mD

[Detman101]

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

The clip style master links?

Dm of mD

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

[SqDancerLynn1]

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

[bradleymaynar]

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

[SqDancerLynn1]

You can always install the clip & ride it to the dealers & have them rivit a link

[bradleymaynar]

You can always install the clip & ride it to the dealers & have them rivit a link

I didn't even think of that. Thanks.

Brad tt

[earlfor]

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

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

[duaneage]

Motorcycles have chains???????? :P

[bradleymaynar]

Motorcycles have chains???????? :P

Quiet you!

Brad tt

[luc8421]

Motorcycles have chains????????

Only the good ones.