Chain Broke, Need HELP

[Anonymous]

Hey everyone, well I was out riding today and had my first experience with a chain breaking. Let me tell you that was a shocking feeling. Anyways, like any good boyscout I already had a replacement at home. But to my surprise when i began the installation I discovered that it is a rivet style chain, not a clip-style. So, My question is can anyone help me out with this, I dont have access to a chain press tool, or whatever the thing is called. HELP!!!! even though it's hot outside I still wanna ride.

[Anonymous]

you didn't say on what model and size bike. to use a factory chain i my bike i have to take the back wheel off. along with some other covers etc...

[Anonymous]

It's a 78 GS550. I already have the new chain on, I just can't set the master link b/c it's the rivet type, not a clip type.

[Anonymous]

btt

[Dink]

Use a "G" clamp and a small socket to improvise a "rivetting tool".
swap from one pin to the other often to try to ensure it goes on as squarely as possible.
Dink

[sharpy]

Chain

Same as Dink but use a small hammer to peen/fold over exposed rivet after you have bottomed out the link plate against o-rings (sligltly) whilst supporting the rear of the link with another hammer/large metal plate.

[Anonymous]

Thanks guys I'll give that a try later on this evening

[KEITH KRAUSE]

If you don't have any luck installing the rivet link, you should be able to buy a clip style master link and put that on your new chain.

[Anonymous]

Hey thanks guys, your tip worked great!!!!