Chain rivet link fitting? - SV650.org

02-09-14, 12:05 AM

Sup,

How can I install a riveted master link without the use of an expensive rivet gun.

Questions
1] Would the slip on link from my previous chain be compatible with the riveted master link?

2] Would be able to rivet the master link with a twister riveter?

I'm selling my bike an buying a car as I'm susceptible to chilblains during the winter. So purchasing an expensive gun which will only be used once would be a waste.

squirrel_hunter · 02-09-14, 12:10 AM

You've lost me. What are you trying to rivet?

maviczap · 02-09-14, 05:38 AM

SH what the OP means can he rivet his chain with that tool or can he use a fish plate quick link from his old chain.

Mate you could use a quick link but it's highly not recommended, it's dangerous to use quick link.

No you can't use that tool, when you get the rivet you'll understand.

Get a garage to do it for you so it's done properly and safely, a chain flying off could take your leg off.

Sid Squid · 02-09-14, 06:47 AM

You could use the split link from your existing chain, but it's worn and will reduce the life of the whole set. It isn't recommended to use a split link on anything but low powered machines, that said I know several people that use them on everything.
Fit your new chain and sprockets with a split link, then go to someone suitably equipped to rivet the link, it should only cost a few pounds to get it done right.

maviczap · 02-09-14, 08:33 AM

Thanks Sid, my brain couldn't remember split link that early in the morning

Dave-the-rave · 02-09-14, 10:06 AM

If you're going to do it yourself here's something worth noting. There's 2 types of rivet link and there's 2 types of riveting tool. Check what type of link you have before ordering the tool.

02-09-14, 01:04 PM

thanks guys

timwilky · 02-09-14, 04:53 PM

Where are you? there are enough orgers who could rivet a chain if you bought them a pint.

02-09-14, 12:05 AM	#1
A_Yam Guest Posts: n/a	Chain rivet link fitting? Sup, How can I install a riveted master link without the use of an expensive rivet gun. Questions 1] Would the slip on link from my previous chain be compatible with the riveted master link? 2] Would be able to rivet the master link with a twister riveter? I'm selling my bike an buying a car as I'm susceptible to chilblains during the winter. So purchasing an expensive gun which will only be used once would be a waste.

02-09-14, 12:10 AM	#2
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,579	Re: Master link advice? You've lost me. What are you trying to rivet? __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

02-09-14, 05:38 AM	#3
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Master link advice? SH what the OP means can he rivet his chain with that tool or can he use a fish plate quick link from his old chain. Mate you could use a quick link but it's highly not recommended, it's dangerous to use quick link. No you can't use that tool, when you get the rivet you'll understand. Get a garage to do it for you so it's done properly and safely, a chain flying off could take your leg off. __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

02-09-14, 06:47 AM	#4
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Master link advice? You could use the split link from your existing chain, but it's worn and will reduce the life of the whole set. It isn't recommended to use a split link on anything but low powered machines, that said I know several people that use them on everything. Fit your new chain and sprockets with a split link, then go to someone suitably equipped to rivet the link, it should only cost a few pounds to get it done right. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

02-09-14, 08:33 AM	#5
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Chain rivet link fitting? Thanks Sid, my brain couldn't remember split link that early in the morning __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

02-09-14, 10:06 AM	#6
Dave-the-rave Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: London Posts: 167	Re: Chain rivet link fitting? If you're going to do it yourself here's something worth noting. There's 2 types of rivet link and there's 2 types of riveting tool. Check what type of link you have before ordering the tool. __________________ SV650N K1

02-09-14, 01:04 PM	#7
A_Yam Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Chain rivet link fitting? thanks guys

02-09-14, 04:53 PM	#8
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	Re: Chain rivet link fitting? Where are you? there are enough orgers who could rivet a chain if you bought them a pint. __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated.

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