master link rivet tool

BeckadarO · 06-11-2010, 12:14 PM

I'm replacing my sprockets and chain this weekend. Does anyone have a master link rivet tool?
I searched for information on the clip verse rivet links. Does anyone have an opinion?
Thanks for any help or opinions.
Becky

whitedevil · 06-11-2010, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BeckadarO

I'm replacing my sprockets and chain this weekend. Does anyone have a master link rivet tool?
I searched for information on the clip verse rivet links. Does anyone have an opinion?
Thanks for any help or opinions.
Becky

its called a 4" peanut grinder, and needle nose pliers... a chain break helps too.

BeckadarO · 06-11-2010, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by whitedevil

its called a 4" peanut grinder, and needle nose pliers... a chain break helps too.

OK I'm a noob at this, I'm not sure what this means. I have a grinder and needle nose pliers to get the chain off. I just don't have the tool to connect the (new) chain ends together.

whitedevil · 06-11-2010, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BeckadarO

OK I'm a noob at this, I'm not sure what this means. I have a grinder and needle nose pliers to get the chain off. I just don't have the tool to connect the (new) chain ends together.

chain press, but you can get a regular master link and put on then you don't have to worry bout a chain press. Shaners is floating around the BRN family somewhere....

If you need a hand, will be happy to help. I may be free this evening after work, can do it all in my garage.

BLIZANTHIMUM · 06-11-2010, 12:54 PM

i would reccomend getting a clip style master link. much easier to deal with and i have been running them hard for over 30,000 miles with no problems.

whitedevil · 06-11-2010, 12:55 PM

Bliz, that was pretty much what I said....get with the program SLACKER! HA HA

BeckadarO · 06-11-2010, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BLIZANTHIMUM

i would recommend getting a clip style master link. much easier to deal with and i have been running them hard for over 30,000 miles with no problems.

Thanks I will probably pick one up while I'm out today

whitedevil: Thanks for the offer of help I might take you up on it

whitedevil · 06-11-2010, 01:14 PM

you can call me at 208-867- 5309

or text me at 208-409-8716

If I don't answer voice, leave a message....

BLIZANTHIMUM · 06-11-2010, 01:37 PM

you forgot your myspace, facebook, twitter, and email info.
you can also pm him here and on ISB

Ryan@IdahoSportBikes · 06-11-2010, 02:33 PM

I'm going to play devils advocate & tell you what racers will tell you. DONT use the clip style, stick with the rivet style

Hubbs · 06-11-2010, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan@IdahoSportBikes

I'm going to play devils advocate & tell you what racers will tell you. DONT use the clip style, stick with the rivet style

Dammit Ryan...always nay-saying....quit being a downer!!

Ryan@IdahoSportBikes · 06-11-2010, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Hubbs

Dammit Ryan...always nay-saying....quit being a downer!!

BOO!!! Down with what others say!!! It's all lies. arrrgh m8y

stubby · 06-11-2010, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan@IdahoSportBikes

I'm going to play devils advocate & tell you what racers will tell you. DONT use the clip style, stick with the rivet style

Several racers use the clip style. All you need is a piece of safety wire and a dab of silicone and you're good to go. Just to play devils advocate again, and it's much faster and cheaper than buying another tool.

stubby · 06-11-2010, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BLIZANTHIMUM

you forgot your myspace, facebook, twitter, and email info.
you can also pm him here and on ISB

He also left out how he likes long walks on the beach after anal

Ryan@IdahoSportBikes · 06-11-2010, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by stubby

Several racers use the clip style. All you need is a piece of safety wire and a dab of silicone and you're good to go. Just to play devils advocate again, and it's much faster and cheaper than buying another tool.

Oh I know some use them. I know it's rare that anything would happen either. But if you have what is IMHO the better of the 2 choices, why down grade? Safety wiring & using Silicone to me, doesn't seem like a faster route. There's a reason they take those extra steps with a clip style. I doubt it's because it's better... to each his/her own though right?

stubby · 06-11-2010, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan@IdahoSportBikes

Oh I know some use them. I know it's rare that anything would happen either. But if you have what is IMHO the better of the 2 choices, why down grade? Safety wiring & using Silicone to me, doesn't seem like a faster route. There's a reason they take those extra steps with a clip style. I doubt it's because it's better... to each his/her own though right?

You can do worse with the rivet style, too tight or too loose = bad times coming. The rivet link is only as good as the installer. Pros and Cons with each but I could install 3 clip style chains in the time it takes to do 1 rivet chain.

Ryan@IdahoSportBikes · 06-11-2010, 03:47 PM

Damn it stubby, if how fast you install your chain is the most important thing then I'll let you use a clip... quit making this so hard! LOL I've installed 1 chain per bike, if I had to install 8 chains a year per bike, I would take your point into consideration.

You'll never change my mind you damn clip user! I'll gladly spend more time and more money. Now if this wasn't on something that goes 160mph with 100whp+ going through the chain, I might not care as much. I just have a personal preference & the rivet style gives me peace of mind.

whitedevil · 06-11-2010, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan@IdahoSportBikes

Damn it stubby, if how fast you install your chain is the most important thing then I'll let you use a clip... quit making this so hard! LOL I've installed 1 chain per bike, if I had to install 8 chains a year per bike, I would take your point into consideration.

You'll never change my mind you damn clip user! I'll gladly spend more time and more money. Now if this wasn't on something that goes 160mph with 110whp+ going through the chain, I might not care as much. I just have a personal preference & the rivet style gives me peace of mind.

You are an excellent cork soaker! 110rwhp? BS!!! LMAO! You stick to your false sense of security riveted master link and leave us clip users alone!

Ryan@IdahoSportBikes · 06-11-2010, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by whitedevil

You are an excellent cork soaker! 110rwhp? BS!!! LMAO! You stick to your false sense of security riveted master link and leave us clip users alone!

There I changed it to 100whp+ for those that ride older honda's & not newer modded race bikes.

I heart you WD.

Either will do the job for you just fine!

Everyone happy now haha.

whitedevil · 06-11-2010, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan@IdahoSportBikes

There I changed it to 100whp+ for those that ride older honda's & not newer modded race bikes.

I heart you WD.

Either will do the job for you just fine!

Everyone happy now haha.

LMAO!!! I heart you too Ryan!

Ryan@IdahoSportBikes · 06-11-2010, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by whitedevil

LMAO!!! I heart you too Ryan!

Speaking of whp...
http://www.edrperformance.com/projec...bike/index.php
Wouldn't it be a blast to ride that thing! 138whp! EDR builds SS motors with 120whp+.

Liteone · 06-11-2010, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BeckadarO

Thanks I will probably pick one up while I'm out today

whitedevil: Thanks for the offer of help I might take you up on it

since your in nampa, and the chain breaker WD is going to want to use is mine. It's closer than Kuna.

Let me know.

BeckadarO · 06-11-2010, 04:57 PM

OK it's official I'm going with the clip. I don't have to worry about it coming off at 100 mph, if you've been on a ride with me you'll know what I'm talking about

Thanks for all the input

whitedevil · 06-11-2010, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Liteone

since your in nampa, and the chain breaker WD is going to want to use is mine. It's closer than Kuna.

Let me know.

LMAO!!! Who said I was going to ask to use your chain break? Hmmmm? Thats what a punch and a hammer is for....Geeeez. LMAO

BeckadarO · 06-11-2010, 07:00 PM

ok getting started wish me luck LOL

whitedevil · 06-11-2010, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BeckadarO

ok getting started wish me luck LOL

Good Luck, LiteOne will be a big help!

BLIZANTHIMUM · 06-11-2010, 08:17 PM

who needs a chain breaker. all you need is a grinder to remove the heads of the rivets and then you can pull the link apart. takes like 5 seconds.

BeckadarO · 06-11-2010, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BLIZANTHIMUM

who needs a chain breaker. all you need is a grinder to remove the heads of the rivets and then you can pull the link apart. takes like 5 seconds.

that's what we ended up using. The chain breaker was broke lol

BeckadarO · 06-11-2010, 10:29 PM

I'd like to thank Liteone for your help tonight I greatly appriciate it. I now know not to remove the wheel before the front sprocket

so much for being helpful

Liteone · 06-11-2010, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BeckadarO

I'd like to thank Liteone for your help tonight I greatly appriciate it. I now know not to remove the wheel before the front sprocket

so much for being helpful

It's all learnin. No problem gald to help.
Now we all gotta go riding.

BeckadarO · 06-11-2010, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Liteone

It's all learnin. No problem gald to help.
Now we all gotta go riding.

06-11-2010, 12:14 PM	#1
BeckadarO Senior Member Joined: Dec 2009 From: Nampa, ID Posts: 906 I Ride: 2007 Honda Shadow VLX 600 deluxe, 2002 bandit 1200s	master link rivet tool I'm replacing my sprockets and chain this weekend. Does anyone have a master link rivet tool? I searched for information on the clip verse rivet links. Does anyone have an opinion? Thanks for any help or opinions. Becky

06-11-2010, 03:47 PM	#17
Ryan@IdahoSportBikes Senior Member Joined: Jun 2006 From: Boise Posts: 3,025 I Ride: R6	Damn it stubby, if how fast you install your chain is the most important thing then I'll let you use a clip... quit making this so hard! LOL I've installed 1 chain per bike, if I had to install 8 chains a year per bike, I would take your point into consideration. You'll never change my mind you damn clip user! I'll gladly spend more time and more money. Now if this wasn't on something that goes 160mph with 100whp+ going through the chain, I might not care as much. I just have a personal preference & the rivet style gives me peace of mind. Last edited by Ryan@IdahoSportBikes; 06-11-2010 at 04:01 PM.

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06-11-2010, 12:54 PM	#5
BLIZANTHIMUM Senior Member Joined: Apr 2007 From: K-town yo! Posts: 3,356 I Ride: YURMOM	i would reccomend getting a clip style master link. much easier to deal with and i have been running them hard for over 30,000 miles with no problems.

06-11-2010, 12:55 PM	#6
whitedevil Senior Member Joined: May 2008 From: Que Nah Posts: 6,258 I Ride: F4i CBR600	Bliz, that was pretty much what I said....get with the program SLACKER! HA HA

06-11-2010, 01:14 PM	#8
whitedevil Senior Member Joined: May 2008 From: Que Nah Posts: 6,258 I Ride: F4i CBR600	you can call me at 208-867- 5309 or text me at 208-409-8716 If I don't answer voice, leave a message....

06-11-2010, 01:37 PM	#9
BLIZANTHIMUM Senior Member Joined: Apr 2007 From: K-town yo! Posts: 3,356 I Ride: YURMOM	you forgot your myspace, facebook, twitter, and email info. you can also pm him here and on ISB

06-11-2010, 02:33 PM	#10
Ryan@IdahoSportBikes Senior Member Joined: Jun 2006 From: Boise Posts: 3,025 I Ride: R6	I'm going to play devils advocate & tell you what racers will tell you. DONT use the clip style, stick with the rivet style

06-11-2010, 04:57 PM	#23
BeckadarO Senior Member Joined: Dec 2009 From: Nampa, ID Posts: 906 I Ride: 2007 Honda Shadow VLX 600 deluxe, 2002 bandit 1200s	OK it's official I'm going with the clip. I don't have to worry about it coming off at 100 mph, if you've been on a ride with me you'll know what I'm talking about Thanks for all the input

06-11-2010, 07:00 PM	#25
BeckadarO Senior Member Joined: Dec 2009 From: Nampa, ID Posts: 906 I Ride: 2007 Honda Shadow VLX 600 deluxe, 2002 bandit 1200s	ok getting started wish me luck LOL

06-11-2010, 08:17 PM	#27
BLIZANTHIMUM Senior Member Joined: Apr 2007 From: K-town yo! Posts: 3,356 I Ride: YURMOM	who needs a chain breaker. all you need is a grinder to remove the heads of the rivets and then you can pull the link apart. takes like 5 seconds.

06-11-2010, 10:29 PM	#29
BeckadarO Senior Member Joined: Dec 2009 From: Nampa, ID Posts: 906 I Ride: 2007 Honda Shadow VLX 600 deluxe, 2002 bandit 1200s	I'd like to thank Liteone for your help tonight I greatly appriciate it. I now know not to remove the wheel before the front sprocket so much for being helpful