Anybody want to do this? 

Does anybody want to split the bill for a new one, or does anyone have one to lend me?

i dont have one, but i recently changed my chain. I went to a local bike shop and had them rivet it together for me for free... they kind of looked at me funny and kept asking why i didnt just bring my bike in saying it was much easier to put it right on the bike... but i was up for a challenge, especially if it was free!

I've thought about that, but I had a helluva time getting the dang rear shock back on.  I don't want to touch that thing for another year, at least.  Thanks for the recommendation, however. 

I've found an EK SRX-series x-link for $60, but I just need a way to do the rivet thing. 

Is there a way to do it without the tool? 

hmm.... not sure about any make-shift riveting methods... but i know i never took my shock off to change the chain. i forget exactly the steps but there's just enough space for you to slip the chain out between the frame and swingarm. heres a post from a guy who did the same thing: http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=39508.msg443489#msg443489 if you search the threads there are some better instructions somewhere... if i run into them ill post a link.  sorry.. none of this to discourage you from doing the community rivet tool... i just like to work on my bike. 

edward

MUCH easier to install the chain, then rivet it.  I changed mine in a hotel parking lot a thousand miles from home.  With the riveting tool, its a 15-minute job.

But mine isn't for rent or loan.  Learned my lesson on lending out tools.   

EK makes a nut-set "rivet" which is becoming rather popular.  It operates on the same principle as a Cherry Max rivet.  The "rivet" is tensioned with a nut until the tail pin breaks off in tension while setting a locking mechanism.  Unlike master link clips, EK does not disallow its use for on-road applications that I'm aware of.   

I got a spare I would sale cheap. let me make sure its complete.

YESYESYESYES! 

Crossing my fingers that it's complete, Jroy!  You're the man!

Thanks for the info about the EK chain, GeeP.  I'm gonna try to track one down. 

Quote from: wladziu on December 04, 2008, 06:00:08 PM
YESYESYESYES! 

Crossing my fingers that it's complete, Jroy!  You're the man!

Thanks for the info about the EK chain, GeeP.  I'm gonna try to track one down. 

im sure I got all the parts. just might have to dig deep in the tool box.

Have you got a link, part number, nomenclature, or something for that nut-set type chain, GeeP?

Quote from: wladziu on December 04, 2008, 07:50:12 PM
Have you got a link, part number, nomenclature, or something for that nut-set type chain, GeeP?

http://www.moto-chains.com/site/898528/product/mstr%20-%20screw

well I dug out the spare kit.

Its only missing one anvil.  That anvil is not needed for  a motorcycle chain. The press, cutter and riveter parts are all there.

Sending PM.