Originally Posted by Drew Carey (Post 2212881)

I didn't need one. Just simply put a block of wood in the rear wheel and someone on the fron brake. Then just used a breaker bar. Was tight, but just eased it gently.

As for the riveting itself. It was actually quite simple, but is easier if you get a mate to help you. But all I did was hacksaw through the old chain, remove it, do front sprocket nut, remove rear sprocket, clean wheel / swingarm, put on new rear sprocket....then do the riveting. The DID link (I imagine its the same with others).....consists of

Blanking plate, a plate with two pins attached, some X-Rings (little rubber seals) and some chain grease.

1. Apply Grease.
2. Place X-Rings as shown on to the two pins.
3. Place two pins through two end links on the chains.
4. Put chain through riveter and use one side of the tool to compress the plate onto the pins.
5. Switch rivter bit round, then using the "prod", wind into the end of each pin.

As you wind it in, it expands the end of the pin thus securing it. Do it with very small turns at a time, checking the movement each time. Do not do it up to tight / not enough.....common sense prevails!!!!

Thats how I remember us doing it.....but if I have done any of that wrong I'm sure someone else will come along and put me right. Took us about 2 hours, taking our time, procrastinating, checking etc. But worth it.

Originally Posted by Drew Carey (Post 2213447)

The chain riveter I used is this one......

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Motorcycle-Cha...item4cee2cfbb2

Borrowed one from a mate.