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Title: Chain riveter/splitter advice
Post by: DryRob on 02 August 2012, 07:03:44 am
The time's come for me to change my chain and sprockets, the chain I've ordered has a soft link so I'm looking into buying a tool and have seen there are three main types (I don't wanna use two hammers):
 
G-clamp type: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Motorcycle-Chain-Cutter-Splitter-Rivetting-Set-Tool-/300584205994?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item45fc36feaa (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Motorcycle-Chain-Cutter-Splitter-Rivetting-Set-Tool-/300584205994?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item45fc36feaa)
Wrap around type: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOTORCYCLE-CHAIN-BREAKER-SPLITTER-CHAIN-RIVETER-DID-TYPE-CHAIN-TOOL-/400310323122?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item5d345ac7b2 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOTORCYCLE-CHAIN-BREAKER-SPLITTER-CHAIN-RIVETER-DID-TYPE-CHAIN-TOOL-/400310323122?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item5d345ac7b2)
Smack with a hammer type: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Whale-Brand-Chain-Riveting-Tool-For-520-525-530-and-532-Chains-/221043535351?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item337738adf7 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Whale-Brand-Chain-Riveting-Tool-For-520-525-530-and-532-Chains-/221043535351?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item337738adf7)
 
Anyone got any advice which is best? I know there are two types of pin on the soft link, I'm going to ring up and ask what type comes with my chain when the shop opens.
Title: Re: Chain riveter/splitter advice
Post by: Fazerider on 02 August 2012, 08:59:26 am
I'd be a bit reluctant to use the last sort, it doesn't give you the same control over the riveting process. I use a G-clamp type and a set of vernier calipers to get the plate spacing the same as the rest of the chain... I'd have thought whacking the rivet with a lump hammer could result in a tight link.
Title: Re: Chain riveter/splitter advice
Post by: bwizz on 03 August 2012, 09:17:38 pm
Myself I get the old chain of with an angle grinder, and rivet up with the hammers vice grip etc. easy to loosen a tight chain witha bit of lateral force.
You payes yer money etc!
Title: Re: Chain riveter/splitter advice
Post by: Raymy on 05 August 2012, 02:19:24 am
G clamp. Hands down
Title: Re: Chain riveter/splitter advice
Post by: J_Dub on 05 August 2012, 07:48:27 pm
I have the DID type, sort of does the job, it isn't very good at splitting the chain an angle grinder is much better. It also feels flimsy when doing the rivets. Bit shite really.