I need to replace the chain on my GTS. In the past, I've simply used a DID Gold X-ring 530 VM with clip-type master link. This time, I'd like to maybe buy the DID ZVM 530 with rivet master link! Could any of you WONDERFUL listers like to ship me your chain riveter tool for a couple of days? PLEASE!?!??!!?? I'll be glad to pay postage both ways! I'd buy the Motion-pro tools myself but they run around $80 and I just don't use often enough.
Kevin Hawkins // Greensboro, NC [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.kevinhawk.com Y2K Kawasaki ZRX1100 //'93 Yamaha GTS1000 --On Saturday, September 21, 2002 6:23 PM -0400 Derek Baylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Just yesterday I found that the clip on my chain master link had > vanished. I have no idea how long it's been gone, but it sure freaks me > out the idea of having my chain fall apart. I'd like to use a regular, > non-clip style masterlink, but I've never used one before and want to > make sure I don't screw up. Can anyone recommend the proper tools and > technique needed, or where I might find this information? I started using non-clip (rivet-type) master links just recently. After messing around with the stupid clip for some time (my master clip had a press fit side plate), I bought the Motion-Pro chain-breaker/riveter. Works a treat! If you can get the side plate on, you can rivet the pins with a hammer and a drift, but I think geting a chain riveter would be easier and more precise, plus it can be used to break cam chains and stuff if you do any engine repair. So, with a riveter: 1) Thread the chain on the bike 2) Put the master link in place, ensure that the O-rings are in place properly 3) Press on the side link 4) Rivet the pins (basically, mushrooming out their heads) 5) Make sure the side plate is on good (I pry on it a bit) 6) Adjust the chain. There are more details there, but if you have installed a clip masterlink chain, you know all this already. :-) Take care, Mike -- Michael Weaver (706)542-6462 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Engineering Services EITS University of Georgia, Athens Ga. )O( Public PGP key: http://www.arches.uga.edu/~weaver/pgp.html
