(20-03-14, 09:06 AM)wickedmonkey link Wrote: Regarding riveting: why is that such a big deal?
If you don't get it right and the rivet link breaks you might end up with -
a) The chain shooting out the back of the bike
b) The chain wrapping itself round the front sprocket, probably taking a chunk of the engine casing with it...and maybe a bit of your ankle as well.
c) The chain wraps itself round the front sprocket and then locks the back wheel. Not good at 70
Either option leaves you crying on the side of the road so it's best to get it done "properly".
This thread has some evidence, no idea if the chain broke on the link but this is what can happen.
Still, if you're confident and take it slow and carefully I can't see why you can't do it yourself. A dremel with a cutting wheel will get the chain off and a £25 riveter will do the joining.
See 5 mins in on this vid How to Replace and Rivet a Motorcycle Chain (DL650)
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