Rich_B Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Hi all, having bought a chain and sprocket kit I now need to find a tool to rivet the new rivet! Now then being a bit, well ok a lot, hard up I was wondering if anyone knew of a cheap alternative to purchasing a £40 Breaker/Riveter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted May 20, 2009 Moderator Share Posted May 20, 2009 Hi all, having bought a chain and sprocket kit I now need to find a tool to rivet the new rivet! Now then being a bit, well ok a lot, hard up I was wondering if anyone knew of a cheap alternative to purchasing a £40 Breaker/Riveter? borrow one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosdyke Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 borrow one I did! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sluggo Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Hi, Get a connecting / joining link with a spring clip to match your type of chain. These have been used on bikes for nearly 100 years although in recent years they have lost favour. I have no idea why, They are a smart quick fix, are easy to fit and relatively cheap. I buy chain in bulk lenghts and use these clips to save money. Never had a problem when fitted properly with clip 'U" shape facing direction of running chain. Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted May 21, 2009 Moderator Share Posted May 21, 2009 I agree with sluggo. A loose link is the way to go. You can anglegrind or hacksaw the old chain off. If you fit a loose link then make sure that the holding clip is facing the right way. The closed side faces the direction of travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_B Posted May 21, 2009 Author Share Posted May 21, 2009 Thank you for your advice The DID chain came with a rivet link so I'm gonna use it this time. anybody near Lincoln wanna lend me there tool? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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