Chains - rivet or masterlink

coullstar · Post by **coullstar** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 12:40 pm

Replacing the chain and sprockets on my bike soon and I was wondering peoples opinions on the best method to secure the chain.

I have done this in the past but used the agricultural method of two hammers.

What exactly does the rivet method do?

missile · Post by **missile** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 12:53 pm

A riveter does pretty much the same result as the two hammer method, but a little easier. Two hammers is perfectly adequate, IF done correctly.

I would never use a split link on anything more powerful than a moped

coullstar · Post by **coullstar** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 1:35 pm

Funny beacuse most of the supermoto boys run masterlink clips and Ive been told they dont have any problems.

Suppose a 100bhp+ bike is a little different to a 50bhp bike though.

missile · Post by **missile** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 2:12 pm

In my younger day I used master link too. There really ought not be any difference as the clip is not under any stress, but having seen the result of a broken chain .........

I would suggest the supermoto boys might need the convenience of a master link for changing sprockets

IZINBARD · Post by **IZINBARD** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 2:26 pm

There is a third option.
Izz,

http://www.redracingparts.com/en/englis ... elinks.php

coullstar · Post by **coullstar** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 3:07 pm

Mmmm, interesting. Not exactly sure how that works but might be worth a try. Pretty expensive for just one link though.

IZINBARD · Post by **IZINBARD** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 3:38 pm

Spose, they are twice the price for a standard rivet type link but are re-usable, most master links are around the 3 - 5 quid mark. The more you buy the cheaper they get.
Izz,

coullstar · Post by **coullstar** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 10:58 pm

Just had a look at the link, both pins have a small bore which I presume would be belled out using the normal tool. I have a centre punch that fits perfectly into these so I reckon Im gonna go with using that.
OR does anyone have a riveter I could borrow?

Tsubaki chain by the way.

coullstar · Post by **coullstar** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 11:54 pm

Just like this

http://www.moto-racing.co.uk/item--Tsub ... 25APX.html

Backs 400 · Post by **Backs 400** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 4:34 pm

IZINBARD wrote:Spose, they are twice the price for a standard rivet type link but are re-usable, most master links are around the 3 - 5 quid mark.

How is it re-usable? If you have to tighten then snap of the rest of the stud(bit like a normal blind rivet) then surely you cannot re-use?

Looks the dogs dangly bits though for ease of use!.

IZINBARD · Post by **IZINBARD** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 5:20 pm

Simple, file the end flush with the nut, that way it won't bugger up the thread when you back it out,
Izz,

IZINBARD · Post by **IZINBARD** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 5:25 pm

coullstar wrote:Just like this

http://www.moto-racing.co.uk/item--Tsub ... 25APX.html

Thats pretty much the same price in pounds as the other one was in Euros isint it. Himmm well not quite. 6.0520euro tuther one was 8 euro.