dude frekin sweet. i didnt want to spend the $100 bones on that tool either, but i already got those. you rock.

 

Thanks pal! :thumbup:

 

good idea. rep

 

I'm surprised this hasn't gotten more feedback. Sweet setup man :thumbup:

 

Thanks fellas!

 

Great idea, I think most of us already have both those tools. I didn't want to spend the $100 on a riveting tool back when I powdercoated all the parts on my CBR600RR so I used a die grinder to remove the rivets then replaced the chain link with an RK clip style chain link. They are still pretty reliable and are also reusable but now that you've shown us how to use the C clamp I think it's worth always installing a rivet style chain link.

 

interesting idea. i'll have to go look in my toolbox when i get home and see if i have that pipe tool or not.

 

now if you could just tell me how to get my front sprocket off i would be good to go.

 

Stick a pipe in the spokes of the back wheel to keep it from spinning

 

1/2 drive air wrench, and make sure you have plenty of air pressure built up in your compressor.

 

tried 2 different impact guns, big ass breaker bar, heat, reverse threading....nothing would break the thing loose. yes i bent back the safety washer or whatever it is.

 

while this is a great idea.
ive got a question. how do you set the pin depth?
on my rivet tool, theres a small recessed area, tha lets the pin go back so far, then stops it. keeping it flush with the rest.

how did yours look when you were done?

 

while this is a great idea.
ive got a question. how do you set the pin depth?
on my rivet tool, theres a small recessed area, tha lets the pin go back so far, then stops it. keeping it flush with the rest.

how did yours look when you were done?

Sorry dude, I just now saw this question as I scanned back over this thread.

My new chain came with shims that you place above the o-rings to keep the link plates properly spaced. I'll post pics later for those who want to see them...........

 

Any idea what kind of torque the impact wrench makes? What psi were you running them with? Drive sprockets are a bitch............

 

not sure about one but i think it was the more powerful of the 2. on was a craftsman rated to 90 psi but not sure of the fl/lbs, the compressor was putting out more than 90 psi at one point and still nothing. would it make a difference if i wasn't using an actual impact socket with the gun??

 

The socket wouldnt make any difference, except that an impact socket is made to stand the abuse of continuous high torque impact. I think your gonna need a gun with a higher torque rating..................

 

The socket wouldnt make any difference, expect that an impact socket is made to stand the abuse of continuous high torque impact. I think your gonna need a gun with a higher torque rating..................

actually, the socket can make a difference. i see it all the time.

use an impact socket. since usually they are thicker/heavier. and use the shortest one that will fit completely over the nut. and make sure its the right size. a tiny bit big, might work, in theory. but you lose a lot of strength with it rattling around on the nut.

 

Will this work on an EK chain with the pin rivets? They say to use their special tool, but thats at least $50 i dont want to spend.

 

Yes sir it will. :thumbup:

 

For those of you who do not have any of this junk laying around your garage, watch this video.

 

I wouldn't rivet my chain like it's shown on that video.

tap tap tap doesn't give me a fuzzy warm feeling about those rivets.

 

where were you when I paid $80 for my chain tool?

 

I solly. :dunno:

 

gimme 80 bucks and make me feel better.

 

Show me your boobies and we have a deal. :evil6:

 

It really doesnt take much to get the pins to flair. :dunno:

At least mine didnt.

 

Very nice, I need to replace my chain and sprockets and this will save me the hassle of ordering a rivet tool.

 

I found this thread 10 minutes before buying that tool. Thanks. The last time i replaced my chain on my f4i I paid this moto mechanic to come over and use the tool for $10. Found him on craigslist.

 

I just bought the Motion Pro Riveting Tool for $62.95 from Bikebandit.com but now it's listed for $91.76! I think I got a hell of a deal!

 

bamp for rob

 

holy fuggin linkbacks for this thread

 

ya mang. lol. i'm tossing this and some other classics in my thread.