Now from searching and reading, there's a pretty lop-sided consensus to stay away from clips. I understand
. However, I have purchased an EK screw type masterlink to go on my brand new EK ZVX2. The chain also came with a riveted link. I don't have the tool nor do I plan on buying it or taking it to the dealer for 2 minutes of actual work that's gonna cost me a full hour. I don't race, I rarely wheelie or do anyhing that's going to over work the chain. Should I just suck it up and have it riveted or is the screw type link perfectly fine to go with?
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mike04busa
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Do the rivet,I even do my off-road bike's with rivet's.
I prefer a rivet link myself and would not use a clip type on my bike.
I honestly think this is a pretty good product and do not see anything wrong with it. From the pictures I have seen, it pretty much is just a different way to rivet it. I've got the tool, so I don't have a need to use it.... but I would consider it if I was in your situation.
I honestly think this is a pretty good product and do not see anything wrong with it. From the pictures I have seen, it pretty much is just a different way to rivet it. I've got the tool, so I don't have a need to use it.... but I would consider it if I was in your situation.
GriffBM
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I already have the tool so I use the rivet type, but if this is the screw type you have I would use it.I prefer a rivet link myself and would not use a clip type on my bike.
I honestly think this is a pretty good product and do not see anything wrong with it. From the pictures I have seen, it pretty much is just a different way to rivet it. I've got the tool, so I don't have a need to use it.... but I would consider it if I was in your situation.
cobravenom39
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Do they rent chain riveters. If not, I'm thinking of buying one and charging a small fee to rent it for a job.
Like a $150 deposit, and when it's returned I'll refund you $120, including shipping to you.
What do you guys think??
Like a $150 deposit, and when it's returned I'll refund you $120, including shipping to you.
What do you guys think??
Powers739
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Where are you in GA. Get on one of the GA boards (GSB or BSB) and I'm sure you will be able to find some one close by that will loan you there tool. The only bad thing about loaning out the tool is that it's better to grind down the pin on removal and some people may be a little to lazy to do so, and pushing it out with the tool may stress the pin a little too much...
So where are you in GA?
So where are you in GA?
I'm in the great metropolis of Brunswick. 1 hr north of Jacksonville and 1 hr south of Savannah on the coast.
You are right... it is just another way of riviting it.
megawatt
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I just had my ZVX2 chain installed by a local shop for $65. I can tell you it did not take two minutes. Drive on maintenance stand and drive off when finish was about 40 minutes.
Cut rivet of old chain
Thread new chain on sprockets
Cut off about 8 links from new chain
Rivet on the new chain
If I had the tools I would of done it myself but I didn't.
johndoe
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Rivet is the best and safest. I used to think either way but I knew the rivet was stronger. I've gone many years (6) with clips until finally the clip busted on the freeway and busted the sprocket cover and could have locked the rear wheel up and could have had an accident but I was lucky. So, suck it up and buy the chain tool. $100 is cheaper than a hospital bill and the bike/parts repair bills. If bikes are going to be in your life for many years, buy the tool.
The best "endless chain" tool is $60. It does all the link extraction and reassembly except one thing....that is creating a mushroom surface on the end of the "master link" (I call it a masterlink because it is the final assembled link to close up the chain...not because it has a clip like a traditional master link).
The way to create the mushroom is by purchasing an air hammer (Harbor Freight, $9.95)and, using the pointed bit, mash the ends of the link shafts over the outside linkplate surface...at least to the level equal to the adjacent factory links (you are spreading metal)remember to grease the links 2 shafts and place the little O rings first. The other side of your "masterlink" must be held/contained securely in place during the air hammering. Once you do it the first time, you will be that much more independent from others, because YOU will have the tools and skill. Raydog
The way to create the mushroom is by purchasing an air hammer (Harbor Freight, $9.95)and, using the pointed bit, mash the ends of the link shafts over the outside linkplate surface...at least to the level equal to the adjacent factory links (you are spreading metal)remember to grease the links 2 shafts and place the little O rings first. The other side of your "masterlink" must be held/contained securely in place during the air hammering. Once you do it the first time, you will be that much more independent from others, because YOU will have the tools and skill. Raydog
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