Author Topic: 530XV chain spec / rivet diameter (Read 5787 times)

tweetytek · « **on:** 25 August 2014, 11:38:33 pm »

Found this the other day and used it when fitting my "DID 530VXHeavy Duty" chain...

but the rivet size diameter on any of the chain pin rivets is around 5.7mm so I've riveted mine at 5.8mm , but the chart suggests the pins are 5.24 in diameter; so I just wondering whether the extra 0.56mm is sufficient to keep this chain together !! I'm using a vernier calliper with three decimal place resolution so quite accurate.

darrsi · « **Reply #1 on:** 26 August 2014, 08:50:59 am »

You just fitted your own chain, but are having trouble doing the wheel nut up?

Did you change sprockets too, and if so did you check for the new size front sprocket nut?

tweetytek · « **Reply #2 on:** 26 August 2014, 09:57:55 am »

Quote from: darrsi on 26 August 2014, 08:50:59 am

You just fitted your own chain, but are having trouble doing the wheel nut up?

Did you change sprockets too, and if so did you check for the new size front sprocket nut?

Yes I got the new upgraded kit and changed both sprockets. The axle nut issue you refer to is weired which is why I came to the forum for help to see if any one else had experienced this. I've changed many chains and sprockets...

What do we think about the rivet size though? Is the diameter of the head of the mushroomed rivet sufficient?

tweetytek · « **Reply #3 on:** 30 August 2014, 11:40:38 am »

Bump. Anyone? Is 5.8mm diameter of rivet sufficient to his this chain together?

tweetytek · « **Reply #4 on:** 04 September 2014, 08:57:02 pm »

I cant believe after all the advice on here about riveting my chain and not using the link provided, that no one has any view on whether the rivet diameter I have used is sufficient. Come on foccers.

papercutout · « **Reply #5 on:** 05 September 2014, 05:31:04 am »

Nobody gives a foc

(the answer is 'yes, it should be fine, it's probably identical to the one I did this afternoon')

tweetytek · « **Reply #6 on:** 05 September 2014, 09:12:27 am »

Nobody gives a a foc ... Very good. Made me smile. I was starting to think that too.

Cheers for your view. Helpful.

richfzs · « **Reply #7 on:** 05 September 2014, 09:36:50 am »

Surely the specs you should be riveting to, are in the packaging with the chain? Certainly have been when I've done mine

tweetytek · « **Reply #8 on:** 05 September 2014, 09:38:26 am »

Quote from: richfzs on 05 September 2014, 09:36:50 am

Surely the specs you should be riveting to, are in the packaging with the chain? Certainly have been when I've done mine

Nope.
So,.What chain did you fit and what we the rivet spec?

richfzs · « **Reply #9 on:** 05 September 2014, 10:00:45 am »

Aye, because I can remember that from back in November last year

His Dudeness · « **Reply #10 on:** 05 September 2014, 12:38:45 pm »

As a ball park figure you could measure the diameter of the hole in the link on the old chain and see how that compares to the diameter of the rivet that you've done.

tweetytek · « **Reply #11 on:** 05 September 2014, 01:26:21 pm »

Quote from: His Dudeness on 05 September 2014, 12:38:45 pm

As a ball park figure you could measure the diameter of the hole in the link on the old chain and see how that compares to the diameter of the rivet that you've done.

Two different chains. OEM and now DID530VX

papercutout · « **Reply #12 on:** 05 September 2014, 03:40:08 pm »

This is what mine looks like, there's a significant difference, but it's a secure rivet. I repeated the process, flaring it further to make sure, so I'm fairly confident in it. (unless someone says otherwise)

tweetytek · « **Reply #13 on:** 05 September 2014, 03:43:27 pm »

Cheers mate.
Mine don't look as wide in the middle but then again in using a 530 heavy duty.
I've flared out the rivets to the same diameter as the engineered rivets on the rest of the chain
I'll upload an image shortly

Arbie · « **Reply #14 on:** 05 September 2014, 11:26:20 pm »

I fitted one of these chains to my Blackbird last year and according to DID's website the diameter of the flare on the soft link should fall between 0.224"-0.236". I used a decent vernier to measure mine....first one I bought was crap and gave inconsistent readings. Hope this helps.

Arbie · « **Reply #15 on:** 05 September 2014, 11:36:01 pm »

Me again. Ive just looked at the conversation and the 5.8mm youve flared the link at comes in at 0.228" so you're within the range. Seems like jobs a good un fella.

tweetytek · « **Reply #16 on:** 05 September 2014, 11:41:43 pm »

Awwwh.. That's a great help mate. Honest. I binned the chain packaging a week before I fitted it... Got distracted!... So this really helps. I just riveted until it felt enough resistance , to me. Got lucky with 5.8 then.

What do you think of the DID kit... My drive system feels really tight and I can feel a huge difference.

Arbie · « **Reply #17 on:** 06 September 2014, 12:02:17 am »

A new chain and sprockets always feels good. My fazers still on the original at 33000 miles but ive got a new one ready to fit. DID's do seem to last well. Btw if you have a digital vernier you may want to double check your reading in inches just to be doubly certain but im sure its fine.

tweetytek · « **Reply #18 on:** 06 September 2014, 12:14:25 am »

Quote from: Arbie on 06 September 2014, 12:02:17 am

A new chain and sprockets always feels good. My fazers still on the original at 33000 miles but ive got a new one ready to fit. DID's do seem to last well. Btw if you have a digital vernier you may want to double check your reading in inches just to be doubly certain but im sure its fine.

agreed mate.
My vernier is a Mitutoyo 500-196-20 (Absolute Digimatic caliper 0-150mm)...

darrsi · « **Reply #19 on:** 06 September 2014, 12:30:17 pm »

Most brand of chains should last a long time, but only if maintained and oiled on a regular basis.
They can degrade rapidly if ignored, especially in long periods of bad weather, or if you happen to live near salty sea air.

tweetytek · « **Reply #20 on:** 06 September 2014, 12:58:59 pm »

Agreed darrsi...I can throw a stone into the sea from the other side of the road here in lytham-st-annes. I wash, grease, lube and oil far more than I probably would than if i was out of Sea's reach .