Just hoping I've managed to put enough pressure on the link rivets for it to hold, don't know if they're over far enough got my liking
Quote from: sinto on 27 April 2016, 07:03:19 pmJust hoping I've managed to put enough pressure on the link rivets for it to hold, don't know if they're over far enough for my liking Looks good to me Colin
Just hoping I've managed to put enough pressure on the link rivets for it to hold, don't know if they're over far enough for my liking
Quote from: matt7chunk on 27 April 2016, 06:35:04 pmPassed my Mod 2 !!! went out for my first ride on the fazer fzs600 '99 omg i love it !cant wait to meet some fellow foccers on the next meet up ?????Congratulations Matt. Just in time for the summer.Steve
Passed my Mod 2 !!! went out for my first ride on the fazer fzs600 '99 omg i love it !cant wait to meet some fellow foccers on the next meet up ?????
Quote from: sinto on 27 April 2016, 07:03:19 pmJust hoping I've managed to put enough pressure on the link rivets for it to hold, don't know if they're over far enough for my liking Looks good to me, many over do it and can crack the head of the rivet. Measure the diameter of the flared endRecommended flared diameter of the rivet for a 530VX chain is between 5.7mm - 6mm
Quote from: unfazed on 27 April 2016, 10:08:05 pmQuote from: sinto on 27 April 2016, 07:03:19 pmJust hoping I've managed to put enough pressure on the link rivets for it to hold, don't know if they're over far enough for my liking Looks good to me, many over do it and can crack the head of the rivet. Measure the diameter of the flared endRecommended flared diameter of the rivet for a 530VX chain is between 5.7mm - 6mm Cheers Hard to measure as I don't have one of those fancy measuring tools and was pretty hard to hold a tape against it and take a pic but I reckon there between 5.5mm and 6mm, the dreaded first run will be interesting I best remember and take a spare change of underpants with me
Don't forget the soapy flannel in a plastic bag
If you had the swing arm off why didnt you go for a continuous chain
But I'm interested in the pluses and minuses on endless or rivited chains, any opinions gratefully received.
I was the same mate. First chain I have done too and I was adamant it was going to split when riding.200 miles later and it hasn't shifted. We need to start trusting our handywork more
Quote from: tommyardin on 28 April 2016, 06:25:23 pmBut I'm interested in the pluses and minuses on endless or rivited chains, any opinions gratefully received.I noticed from my endless chain I didn't have fear of link breaking as to what I have now but I'm sure the more I get will bound me with more confidence.Quote from: MMCMME on 28 April 2016, 06:29:39 pmI was the same mate. First chain I have done too and I was adamant it was going to split when riding.200 miles later and it hasn't shifted. We need to start trusting our handywork more I'm sure your right mate, it's the only thing I've ever done something on the where I'm thinking "what if"?
Quote from: sinto on 28 April 2016, 06:51:40 pmQuote from: tommyardin on 28 April 2016, 06:25:23 pmBut I'm interested in the pluses and minuses on endless or rivited chains, any opinions gratefully received.I noticed from my endless chain I didn't have fear of link breaking as to what I have now but I'm sure the more I get will bound me with more confidence.Quote from: MMCMME on 28 April 2016, 06:29:39 pmI was the same mate. First chain I have done too and I was adamant it was going to split when riding.200 miles later and it hasn't shifted. We need to start trusting our handywork more I'm sure your right mate, it's the only thing I've ever done something on the where I'm thinking "what if"?Yes but just because your paranoid doesn't mean it wont snap...............
Quote from: sinto on 28 April 2016, 04:56:20 pmQuote from: unfazed on 27 April 2016, 10:08:05 pmQuote from: sinto on 27 April 2016, 07:03:19 pmJust hoping I've managed to put enough pressure on the link rivets for it to hold, don't know if they're over far enough for my liking Looks good to me, many over do it and can crack the head of the rivet. Measure the diameter of the flared endRecommended flared diameter of the rivet for a 530VX chain is between 5.7mm - 6mm Cheers Hard to measure as I don't have one of those fancy measuring tools and was pretty hard to hold a tape against it and take a pic but I reckon there between 5.5mm and 6mm, the dreaded first run will be interesting I best remember and take a spare change of underpants with me Don't forget the soapy flannel in a plastic bag
Just check it after a ride a couple of times, if all's well forget about it.
Hear you may need to get your ski's out tomorrow
Quote from: joebloggs on 28 April 2016, 09:37:19 pmHear you may need to get your ski's out tomorrowSome mates were out today and posted on f/b pictures of snow today! Foccin horrible weather and I've got to walk or cycle 3 miles tomorrow to get my car from the garage after its MOT (passed after getting new rear calipers, £££'s ouch!) But hey ho, we're tough up here in sunny Scotland
Quote from: sinto on 28 April 2016, 09:45:55 pmQuote from: joebloggs on 28 April 2016, 09:37:19 pmHear you may need to get your ski's out tomorrowSome mates were out today and posted on f/b pictures of snow today! Foccin horrible weather and I've got to walk or cycle 3 miles tomorrow to get my car from the garage after its MOT (passed after getting new rear calipers, £££'s ouch!) But hey ho, we're tough up here in sunny Scotland Hi just had the same with my MR2 two new calipers, four new disks and pads plus handbrake cables about 650 squids, with labour, Ouch Ouch Ouch X 2. With saying that though is not a job I would want to do myself, petrol tank off to do the handbrake cables also disconnect some of the air conditioning pipes to get the tank off (Mid Engine Car). both seats have to come out of the car to remove the central tunnel to get to the handbrake lever connections. My mechanic is a great guy and always casts a critical eye over the car when he works on it and informed me it will want a new nearside front strut for the MOT in September, oil leaking down the outside of the leg. another £120-£150 I would guess.