To rivet tool or not?

[Cruisecontrol]

Got a new chain and sprockets today and I don't not got no riveting tool. Is it worth the bucks to buy one for the job or is there another simple and effective method to get it done?

Cheers.

[ozkat]

I use a sledge hammer, a normal hammer and a centre punch, never had a problem yet.

[cutcat]

I've never had trouble with the clip style chain joining links. And you can seperate the chain any time.
What do you guys think??

No problems with links here

[WATEVR]

even having had one joiner (clip style) come apart once a long way from home!!! i think they are more practical as to be able to remove the chain if neccessary. personal preference really cos they wouldnt supply them if they didnt work!!

[Jockney Rebel]

..just gotta make sure the links the right way round...unlike moi many moons ago..

[EXBEN]

If you've got a small capacity/low horsepower bike the clip type chains are fine as long as they are fitted properly. But on a 750cc plus bike I would only use a rivet type. If you've bought a chain & it comes with a rivet link USE IT, & if you've bought a chain for a 1000cc+ bike & it came with a clip link, take it back because the chain wont be rated for your bike. Strong chains only come with Rivet links.

[Ed74mnd]

just use a centre punch, hammer and dolly.

then roll the edge of the pin over slightly using the ball end of the hammer.

I read it all on ASF!

it works too.


Cheers

Ed

[Gix11]

Here's one we made earlier:

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2514