Bob asked:
Has anybody been able to rivet a chain maybe in a vise?
Has anybody tried it and the result being pain and carnage after the chain fell off?
Am I being a crazy fool for trying?
Yes, I know I can bring it to the shop but I rather not.
If you can answer this question without [...]
Posts under ‘Motorcycles’
Can a 530 chain be riveted without buying the 130 dollar tool?
Honda motorbike chain replacement?
creak165 asked:
I have just bought a new chain and sprocket set for my honda valadero the chain comes with a joining link and appears to possibly require a special tool to rivet the link in place. as i was hoping to do the job myself and save on labour costs i was wondering if [...]
how to you change a cam chain on a honda 91 cbr600fm ?
djscarry asked:
i am fairly decent with my tools and would like to know if any1 has done the camchain on their bike?, how difficult it is? and if any1 has a any infomation that is relevent i.e diagrams, tips, valve settings? cheers
Can I fit a new chain and sprocket to a Suzuki Bandit myself?
Sally BW asked:
It’s a 1200 Bandit. I would like to know what tools I need and if I can find step by step instructions anywhere.
My DiD chain came with a clip type master link?
gk asked:
Can I use a chain tool to peen it over(instead of using the clip) or do I need a different link for that?
Or … Can I use the clip type link on a 650cc bike?
Thanks IA
Can someone help me out with a rivet type master link on a cycle chain?
TryToHaveFun asked:
I’ve had this chain laying around for a few weeks now because I don’t have the special tool for putting the rivet on. I’ve heard you can use a hammer/center punch to ping down the rivet. Is this safe? I just don’t want the new chain to come flying off because I didn’t [...]
how to install a Motorcycle chain ?
Chris W asked:
I have a RK 525 XSO chain. What tool do i need to put the chain on, a press and and rivet tool. but which ones are good? I see mixed reviews and do i need extra pins because people say they break?
Installing Master Link On a 530 chain
andrew s asked:
looking for the best/easiest way to put the masterlink on a chain without using a rivet tool to smash it together.
how to shorten a pocketbike chain?
Fryer2004 asked:
my pocket bike chain always! falls off and i tried ******* with the tire pulling it back and putting a buncha **** on but nothing seems to work so i want to shorten the chain, how would i do that and what tools would i need, links would be nice
motorcycle chain install?
Chris W asked:
I know i can break a chain by grinding and using a puuch to remove link but to install new chain i need a tool right? What do i need?