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    Rivet Tool

    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

    #2
    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.

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      #3
      I've used master links for years without a problem (knocking on wood right now).
      Currently bikeless
      '81 GS 1100EX - "Peace, by superior fire power."
      '06 FZ1000 - "What we are dealing with here, is a COMPLETE lack of respect for the law."

      I ride, therefore I am.... constantly buying new tires.

      "Tell me what kind of an accident you are going to have, and I will tell you which helmet to wear." - Harry Hurt

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        #4
        The clip style master links?

        Dm of mD

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          #5
          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).
          Currently bikeless
          '81 GS 1100EX - "Peace, by superior fire power."
          '06 FZ1000 - "What we are dealing with here, is a COMPLETE lack of respect for the law."

          I ride, therefore I am.... constantly buying new tires.

          "Tell me what kind of an accident you are going to have, and I will tell you which helmet to wear." - Harry Hurt

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            #6
            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

            Originally posted by Detman101
            The clip style master links?

            Dm of mD
            Komorebi-The light filtering through the trees.

            I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion. H.D.T.

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              #7
              Originally posted by 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

              Originally posted by Detman101
              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

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                #8
                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

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                  #9
                  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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                    #10
                    You can always install the clip & ride it to the dealers & have them rivit a link

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by SqDancerLynn1
                      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

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                        #12
                        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

                        Originally posted by 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
                        Komorebi-The light filtering through the trees.

                        I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion. H.D.T.

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                          #13
                          Motorcycles have chains???????? :P
                          1981 GS650G , all the bike you need
                          1980 GS1000G Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by duaneage
                            Motorcycles have chains???????? :P
                            Quiet you!

                            Brad tt

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                              #15
                              Motorcycles have chains????????
                              Only the good ones.

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