X-Ring gold chain ?

[dyzio]

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.

Any idea if this can do different types of links?
I mean these ones


and the ones with the solid pins like Tsubaki uses?

Cheers

[Drew Carey]

Yup, as that is the type of link I used and explained in my breakdown.

Edit - let me expand. Yes, as that is the type of link it is designed for. You have a bit, which has two parts, it has a "spike" on one end and then a hole on the other end. You use the hole end first of all to press the plate into place. The "hole" goes over the rivet of the pin which is already on the link, thus giving you good control. You then wind up the riveter until the plate pops into place. The top part of the pin being made out of a softer metal.

Then, you flip the riveter around.....and the tool, then tighten using the "spike" into the top of the pin. This expands the metal. Job done.

I think thats how I remember it. As I said, borrowed off someone on here, so don't have instructions to hand.

Just remember to lube up the rings before putting it all together.

[Drew Carey]

Originally Posted by barwel1992

^ 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

Put it this way, we riveted my chain until the point when it started to become stiff to move the link. Any more and the link would not move. We then got loads of lube in there and worked it (oh er matron .....sorry.....wierd mood today) that freed up the link enough to allow it to move. That way, we knew it couldn't be done up any tighter and so therefore must be done up fine.

If that makes sense?!?!?!?

[Sid Squid]

Measure the width of the chain links with a vernier or similar - reproduce this measurement on the rivet link.

Originally Posted by Sid Squid

Measure the width of the chain links with a vernier or similar - reproduce this measurement on the rivet link.

Originally Posted by Drew Carey

Put it this way, we riveted my chain until the point when it started to become stiff to move the link. Any more and the link would not move. We then got loads of lube in there and worked it (oh er matron .....sorry.....wierd mood today) that freed up the link enough to allow it to move. That way, we knew it couldn't be done up any tighter and so therefore must be done up fine.

If that makes sense?!?!?!?

exactly the info i was looking for cheers lads, looks like i wont be buying windows 7 after all :P would rather a new chain any way

[Drew Carey]

I think it is deffo something that is worth doing yourself, the cost to get one fitted is the same (near me it is) as to buy the kit.......so worth it, as every time after you are saving money. The reviter will, like Lozzo says, last years.

Just make sure you write out exactly what has been done, with receipts etc attached to go with the service history.

^ good point on the service thing, i will do that for the other bits im doing at the moment EG oil change oil filter air filter brake fluid

[Drew Carey]

Originally Posted by barwel1992

^ good point on the service thing, i will do that for the other bits im doing at the moment EG oil change oil filter air filter brake fluid

What I did was a spreadsheet with all the manual and Haines manual service items listed. Then as I've gone through it I have ticked them and made notes etc. Then with that are all the receipts to back it up.

^ cool another good idea shame i dont have a haynes lol