X-Ring gold chain ?

[Drew Carey]

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.

hmm ok seem's quite simple rely, apart from one bit what happens if i go to tight with the rivet ?

[Drew Carey]

Well, not sure, but if you take your time then shouldn't be a problem.

[rowdy]

Originally Posted by Drew Carey

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.

Yeah that, but undo the front sprocket nut before you cut the chain (I'm a lazy b*stard, I use angle grinder on chain)
Can be done without riviter tool, I use a punch and hammer to spread the end of the pin, proper tool would be better though.

ok whats a good chain tool?

[dyzio]

Is it just me or is that shop really cheap?

[Drew Carey]

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

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

Borrowed one from a mate.

[Spikenipple]

http://www.slatersbikes.co.uk/index....ug=clear&p1=39

Here you go. Tsubaki top-end X-ring chain, Renthal hard anodised sprockets for £92 before postage. Cheapest price you'll find online for that kit, it's usually around £120.

Originally Posted by Drew Carey

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

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

Borrowed one from a mate.

I've got exactly the same one, a direct and blatant copy of the original DID tool which is fabled in the bike trade. I bought two spare pins with mine about 7 years ago, the spare pins are still sitting in the box unused and I've done about 20 or 30 chains a year with that tool.

I'd say it's as good as the DID tool that costs 5 times as much, I think mine cost about 30 quid when I got it.

^ well i dont suspect i will be doing any where near that may chains but at least i know its good quality

now im throwing this out there because in dont fancy having the chain snap or fly off, what are the real do's and dont's when fitting the chain. Also there is one detail im still not sure on, how do you tell if the link is riveted enough EG not to tight and not to lose, i know how to do it for a push bike but you can adjust the pins on a push bike chain