Chain link

[mp183]

I put a new chain on about 7,000 miles ago and just noticed
that the clip on the chain lmaster ink is not wearing too well.
I was very careful when I put it on but I guess not careful enough.
Looks like it got a little warped.
Now the top of the top portion on the open end looks like it's just
barely holding.  The little flexing seems to have worn the clip in that place.
I had the rivet link sitting in the garage but never put it on since I did not
have the rivet tool at the time I put on the chain.
So I guess it's time to get off my butt and do something about it.
My buddy has the rivet tool.
I wonder if you can just use a good quality c-clamp to accomplish the same thing.
To put on the side plates I just use a socket that fits over the plate just outside the
posts and tighten with a c-clamp.  The side plate pops into place.
Works better than the stupid tool that my buddy has.

[dgyver]

You will need the rivet tool to flare the rivets or something that can function the same way if using a c-clamp.

[nastynate6695]

If your buddy has the tool use it.  I wouldnt mess around second guessing my chain.  If that thing comes undone at high speeds because you couldnt get the rivet ends flaired out enough to hold you are screwed.   If you take it to a shop they only charge like 12 bucks to rivet it.  Thats what we had to do after the retainer clip slpit while installing my buddies chain.

[mp183]

I'll get the tool from my buddy.

[ben2go]

Has anyone ever put the link on a piece of wood and used a hammer and center punch to flare the pins?I seen some old school guys do it.Do you think it's safe?

Can some one post a link to a reasonably priced chain breaker and rivet tool.Thanks.

Ben

[nastynate6695]

the tool is going to cost around $100-160 on average 

[dgyver]

This is the same as the one I have. For $50, it is not the best but fine for occasional use.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Motorcycle-Cam-Chain-Breaker-Riveter-Cutter-Tool-Kit_W0QQitemZ330145309542QQihZ014QQcategoryZ43996QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[ben2go]

Thanks dgyver. 

[Chuck]

That's the same kit I have.  I have no complaints about it.  It takes about 20 minutes to rivet the chain with that tool, and it's SAFE.  Most of the time spent is backing off the rivet to inspect the flare, and getting back on it.  I do it this way to prevent overdoing it and causing it to bind.