Chain fitting question

loverobot · 02-Apr-2006, 21:12

I have fitted chains before and they have all had hollow rivet links

came to fit my new chain today from band c and found the rivet link to have solid pins?

was an absolute sod to get pressed on and only then did i realise therewas no hollow bit to peen over

there is no split pin so its not that type - it is a tsubaki x ring chain

anyone any bright ideas or is it just they have supplied the wrong link?

rockhopper · 02-Apr-2006, 21:30

I think you need a special tool for the Tsubaki chains. You hit the end with a hammer then turn it 90 degrees to make four flats on the rivet.

loverobot · 03-Apr-2006, 03:53

that sounds lie the one though i have fitted 2 tsubaki chains before and they have had hollow pins

antonye · 03-Apr-2006, 10:29

All depends on the type of Tsubaki chain - the Omega I put on the 748 had solid but the Alpha on the SS had hollow ... I think!

You just need a different type of head on the rivetting tool I think.

NormanBurrows · 03-Apr-2006, 10:51

Hi,

Fitted a few of these using the method recommended by the supplier B&c Express.

Having had the same trouble as you I was shocked to be told to use two hammers either side to "gently" peen over the rivets.

So, making sure the chain is dangling on to a block of wood on the floor, with lots of rag round it to ensure you don't scratch the swing arm, carefully clack away. Be careful not to put any side strain on the chain.

Check with vernier calipers and measure the peening. You only need 0.05mm or so.

Done 20K thus fitted on a couple of bikes including track days.

Hope this helps.

Norm.

andyb · 03-Apr-2006, 13:09

Dont get this trouble with a did.......................

nelly · 03-Apr-2006, 13:12

The Sigma R uses a hard link. Norman's method works fine. Just needs a little patience. Don't press the link on too far. Measure across the already joined links and set the same. Peen the ric=vets heads over and you're done.

Worth the trouble. They are excellent chains....................don't snap like DID

andyb · 03-Apr-2006, 13:20

LOL........chain fitting kit.........two ball peen hammers!!!

NormanBurrows · 03-Apr-2006, 17:38

Nelly shouldn't you be working on my ST4s !!

skidlids · 03-Apr-2006, 17:43

You need a proper chain link tool like mine comes in handy when replacing that snapped DID chain, fixing the damaged engine case is a little harder :P

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02-Apr-2006, 21:30	#2
rockhopper Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,367 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Pinxton I think you need a special tool for the Tsubaki chains. You hit the end with a hammer then turn it 90 degrees to make four flats on the rivet. Reply

03-Apr-2006, 03:53	#3
loverobot Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 723 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: leeds that sounds lie the one though i have fitted 2 tsubaki chains before and they have had hollow pins Reply

03-Apr-2006, 10:29	#4
antonye Administrator Webteam MotoGP God Bikes: 748S, HM1100S, V4SP, Was: DD-A #111 Posts: 13,084 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Back in Essex Mood: Passion Killer All depends on the type of Tsubaki chain - the Omega I put on the 748 had solid but the Alpha on the SS had hollow ... I think! You just need a different type of head on the rivetting tool I think. Reply

03-Apr-2006, 13:09	#6
andyb Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 6,720 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: northampton Mood: Has change happened...must of missed it! Dont get this trouble with a did....................... Reply

03-Apr-2006, 13:20	#8
andyb Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 6,720 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: northampton Mood: Has change happened...must of missed it! LOL........chain fitting kit.........two ball peen hammers!!! Reply

03-Apr-2006, 17:38	#9
NormanBurrows Registered Forum User Montjuic Bikes: MS1200S, T150V Posts: 74 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancs Mood: Hopeful Nelly shouldn't you be working on my ST4s !! Reply

03-Apr-2006, 17:43	#10
skidlids MotoGP God Posts: 18,275 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oxford Mood: Its ONLY a Bike Club You need a proper chain link tool like mine comes in handy when replacing that snapped DID chain, fixing the damaged engine case is a little harder :P Reply