Overtightened rivet link - SV650.org

jambo · 25-06-06, 10:25 AM

Ok, have fitted a Rivet link to a standard suzuki chain (DID 525) on an SV650S K4. All went well untill the step on flaring the rivets to stop them popping out (seemed quite important that bit) was not sure how much force to put on and it was a bit of a case of "little more, little more, bugger too much"

One of the rivets is fine the other looks a little squished, there is a crack in the flared part but the part of the rivet that is loaded looks fine. Could someone please let me know whether this is:

"Ugly but not to worry"
"Should get that seen to at some point"
"Oh dear lord don't even think of getting on the bike"

Cheers

[img]http://upload4.postimage.org/473243/chain****ed.jpg[/img]

On a possibly related note, places that can sort this near Guildford if it's ok to move the bike a little way?

25-06-06, 11:16 AM

I'd say its ok to ride on for a little while but get it sorted asap mate.

26-06-06, 06:57 AM

I did exactly the same. Have done a couple of thousand kilometers on the bike since and it doesn't seem to get worse or anything.

You could always just buy a new rivet link and try again.

26-06-06, 07:54 AM

When I ordered my chain I ordered a spare link for exactly this reason!

Fortunately it went well first time.

I'd say get a replacement link in.

26-06-06, 11:37 AM

My chain's the same and Rictus and Sid Squid said is was fine, so I'd venture an "Ugly but not to worry" .

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26-06-06, 11:50 AM

I reckon the main worry is whether you've pinched the o/x-ring or not.

northwind · 26-06-06, 11:52 AM

yep, does it move properly?

jambo · 26-06-06, 03:23 PM

Links move fine, plates seem a good distance appart, it's just at the flared edge of trhe rivet that it's mangled. Cheers for input

26-06-06, 03:57 PM

For the cost of a rivet link I'd change it, but if your adamant you don't want to then keep a good eye on it until you haver confidence it aint going anywhere.

jambo · 26-06-06, 04:49 PM

'Tis not my Motorcycle, so up to the owner, but wanted input on whether it was definitely safe to ride at all etc, I'd probably recommend picking up another rivet link or 2 and trying again though as this seems to be the general consensus.

25-06-06, 10:25 AM	#1
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	Overtightened rivet link Ok, have fitted a Rivet link to a standard suzuki chain (DID 525) on an SV650S K4. All went well untill the step on flaring the rivets to stop them popping out (seemed quite important that bit) was not sure how much force to put on and it was a bit of a case of "little more, little more, bugger too much" One of the rivets is fine the other looks a little squished, there is a crack in the flared part but the part of the rivet that is loaded looks fine. Could someone please let me know whether this is: "Ugly but not to worry" "Should get that seen to at some point" "Oh dear lord don't even think of getting on the bike" Cheers [img]http://upload4.postimage.org/473243/chain****ed.jpg[/img] On a possibly related note, places that can sort this near Guildford if it's ok to move the bike a little way? __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

26-06-06, 11:52 AM	#7
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	yep, does it move properly? __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

26-06-06, 03:23 PM	#8
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	Links move fine, plates seem a good distance appart, it's just at the flared edge of trhe rivet that it's mangled. Cheers for input __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

26-06-06, 04:49 PM	#10
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	'Tis not my Motorcycle, so up to the owner, but wanted input on whether it was definitely safe to ride at all etc, I'd probably recommend picking up another rivet link or 2 and trying again though as this seems to be the general consensus. __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

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25-06-06, 11:16 AM	#2
Itching 2 go Guest Posts: n/a	I'd say its ok to ride on for a little while but get it sorted asap mate.

26-06-06, 06:57 AM	#3
uthaug Guest Posts: n/a	I did exactly the same. Have done a couple of thousand kilometers on the bike since and it doesn't seem to get worse or anything. You could always just buy a new rivet link and try again.

26-06-06, 07:54 AM	#4
curium Guest Posts: n/a	When I ordered my chain I ordered a spare link for exactly this reason! Fortunately it went well first time. I'd say get a replacement link in.

26-06-06, 11:37 AM	#5
jonboy Guest Posts: n/a	My chain's the same and Rictus and Sid Squid said is was fine, so I'd venture an "Ugly but not to worry" . .

26-06-06, 11:50 AM	#6
Carsick Guest Posts: n/a	I reckon the main worry is whether you've pinched the o/x-ring or not.

26-06-06, 03:57 PM	#9
John Burt Guest Posts: n/a	For the cost of a rivet link I'd change it, but if your adamant you don't want to then keep a good eye on it until you haver confidence it aint going anywhere.