I'm in the process of doing some work on my bike and everything was going fairly well until I got to installing the new chain. I have experience installing chains that use a masterlink clip but I accidentally ordered one that is a rivet style that requires a special tool. So, now I'm trying to figure out where I can get one of these tools or just get a new clip style link tomorrow. Any ideas?

-Ash

e bay or your local bike shop

If you are not far from these cities you can get either this for $99 or this for about $20

For more Motion Pro offerings, check out the [TOOLS - Chain] page on [the Motion Pro website].

Just get a clip link.

Rivet links are much, much more reliable than clip links. I've seen dozens of chains come apart over the years, in every case it was a clip link. Never seen a rivet link fail. It's worth it to buy the tool.

I have never had a clip link fail, except on a dirt bike. I used a rivet link on my TLR due to the strength of chain I used. I have the Motion Pro breaker/rivet tool and it does the job fine. All 3 of my GS's have clip links.

Quote from: dgyver on January 10, 2008, 01:49:53 PM
I have never had a clip link fail, except on a dirt bike. I used a rivet link on my TLR due to the strength of chain I used. I have the Motion Pro breaker/rivet tool and it does the job fine. All 3 of my GS's have clip links.

I've never had one fail either, but it's cheap insurance. Why take the chance, given the possible consequences???

What a day! First I set out to find a clip master link but all I could find was a RK link from the Honda dealership. As it turns out even though its a 530 chain different manufactures have slightly different thicknesses ect ect. The Suzuki dealership told me they had a chain that would work when I stopped by earlier in the day. So I decided rather then risk it w/ the clip I'd go buy the one they have.

I get there and the guy tells me it's a rivet style also, "oh did you want the clip style?" Why YES I DID, hence asking for such a chain. I also couldn't find a single flaring tool in this city, I tried going that route. I also tried borrowing the dealerships, no such luck. So I'm thinking about risking it and putting the clip on my new chain and riding 10 miles to the dealer so they can rivet it. OR putting my old chain back on w/ the clip style and riding over there ect ect. Either way, what a pain in the ass this has turned into.

-Ash

Quote from: ashman on January 10, 2008, 05:15:29 PM...So I'm thinking about risking it and putting the clip on my new chain and riding 10 miles to the dealer so they can rivet it...

That makes the most sense, IMO. 

I also most got that far, I called the dealer and they now want 100 bucks! The NOLA Suzuki dealership is worthless, yesterday they said it would be $35. Anyway, I've give up on my bike for now and its on to 4 wheels. I've wasted 3 days of my vacation already on the GSf, thats enough for me. I'm stopping at a Cycle gear in Baton Rouge on my way to pick up the riveting tool. Thanks Oyama for the info.

-Ash