Posted May 20, 200915 yr 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?
May 20, 200915 yr Moderator 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
May 20, 200915 yr 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.
May 21, 200915 yr Moderator 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.
May 21, 200915 yr Author 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?
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