Chain question

[Mabels Old Man]

Going to fit new chain and sprockets on my blade and I assume that there is a tool of some description for fitting the links on the new chain. What is it?

Please remember the last time I fitted a chain they were still using split U links. It's been a while

[Chad]

two types

you can get a chain rivetter

or a chain splitter rivetter

if you have a hien gericke near you they do a decent one at a fair price

[YEN_POWELL]

Going to fit new chain and sprockets on my blade and I assume that there is a tool of some description for fitting the links on the new chain. What is it?

Please remember the last time I fitted a chain they were still using split U links. It's been a while

Nowadays the plate you used to just push on with your fingers needs a press tool to get it onto the pins. It goes on so tight you could probably ride the bike slowly without even riveting the ends of the rivet link.

[piguglyshandydrinker]

....or improvise with a small socket & g clamp to work the side plate on & use a couple of hammers (heavy one behind the pin) to gently peen the rivet over. The proper tool is best but whatever method you use don't rivet it too much or you'll get a tight spot.

Phil

[davsato]

the right tool makes the job a lot easier and quicker, and you can trust the chain.

they can be expensive but you only have to buy it once and keep it forever.

[Mabels Old Man]

It goes on so tight you could probably ride the bike slowly without even riveting the ends of the rivet link.

It's a fireblade



Thanks for the answers I can feel a trip to Gerickes coming on