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XT660Z T�n�r� Tech Section Tyres, Mods, Luggage & Long distance preparation |
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Chain links
Hi all,
I,m about to change the chain and sprockets before a trip to france in june. the old and new chain are both rivet types, I,ve never used a rivet link before. should I stick with it and buy a riveter or fit the spring link which I can get? chain is DID 520 VX. any one recommend a decent riveter as there are lots out there. ive always used spring types on my Drz's but the clips do wear with lots of muddy offroading. Thanks Dave |
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Hi Mark,
Thanks for that, so you could probably use either rivet or spring link. but as my DID VX chain comes with only a rivet type ( with hollow pins!) and the DID box strongly suggests you use it, I have bought a riveter from Squaredeals UK (triumph dealer) it s a KM500 type recommended for DID hollow pins. I'll post again and let you know how I got on, after all its not rocket science! Thanks Dave |
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The KM500 riveting tool turned up and I had a few goes on some old chain bits and links. to use it on the XT I took of the top chain guide so I could sit on a crate and do it. fitted the new link and O rings , used the tool to press on the side plate. then riveted the pins. It took a few goes and I kept taking the tool off and measuring the pin flare ( see the guide for dimensions)
http://www.didchain.com/chainTools.html
I also found a few clips on U tube, this was the best https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkY3Kd8Zgz0 Eventually got there, but I think Ive pushed the side plate on too far as 2 of the O rings now bulge out the side a bit but I was happy with the way the rivet heads turned out. The link still moved freely so wasn't to bad. Took the bike for a run to stretch the new chain a bit and all was OK, no cracks in rivets and the O rings didn't look any worse. I have now ordered another 2 rivet links and will definitely do it again to sort the O ring problem. The tool is also a cutter but will only press out pins with the heads ground off. So overall all I found its not rocket science but you do have to buy the right tool for DID chains and be a bit careful , especially if you,re of to france shortly. I,ll let you know if it breaks! Dave |
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