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Just getting ready to replace my chain before my bike gets carted off to Sydney.

I was going to get a chain breaker and rivet link it but I've noticed the bike shop that did it previously just used the clip link.
I'm getting the same chain again so think I might just clip link it for now (with a bit of silicon to hold it there)

I haven't done a chain on the 10 yet, always used split links on the six.

No, no, no mate. You're gunna stuff this up totally. You're moving to Sydney right? Sooooooooooooo......

You wait till you get here, get your chains, sprockets etc and then you take it all around to Daves place. Being the good bloke he is in no time you'll have Dave pulling your bike apart and fitting your new chain while you sit back and drink his beer.

It's a proven system and works pretty well for us. Just one thing though don't let Dave know we plan this otherwise it'll turn to puss for everyone.

Problem with the clips is they can come off If you happen to use excessive force when installing the clip & it goes slightly out of shape you run this risk. (NOTE DO NOT RE USE CLIPS) I have mechanic mates that will use clips then lockwire them but at the end of the day the rivet is safer (NOTE CLIP DIRECTION OPEN END TO THE BACK) .
I bought the gear a few years back to do my own & its a piece of piss to use + I can trust thet it is done properly
I also carry spare links X rings etc in the tool box as they are cheep & good to have on hand.

I've only ever used rivets, but that's only because that's all I've ever been sold with the chain

Glen wrote:No, no, no mate. You're gunna stuff this up totally. You're moving to Sydney right? Sooooooooooooo......

You wait till you get here, get your chains, sprockets etc and then you take it all around to Daves place. Being the good bloke he is in no time you'll have Dave pulling your bike apart and fitting your new chain while you sit back and drink his beer. )

isn't it $50 posted?

I use clips cos it's easier and i'm a lazy prick.

I have always used clips over the years, on many different bikes. Never had a problem as long as you put it on correctly.

JetPilot wrote:I have always used clips over the years, on many different bikes. Never had a problem as long as you put it on correctly.

mmm had 1 chain come off in front of me whilst racing (the guy was using a clip but it was reused!) & 1 belt fron a buel stupid fuggin thing we wont go there

I use the clip.. Its quicker and less of my beer is consumed by onlookers when installing it..

I did have the clip come off on my 750 once.
The chain didn't come off so I bought another clip and its been fine since..

The 10 is rivetted though... Thats how I got it..

Glen wrote:No, no, no mate. You're gunna stuff this up totally. You're moving to Sydney right? Sooooooooooooo......

You wait till you get here, get your chains, sprockets etc and then you take it all around to Daves place. Being the good bloke he is in no time you'll have Dave pulling your bike apart and fitting your new chain while you sit back and drink his beer.

It's a proven system and works pretty well for us. Just one thing though don't let Dave know we plan this otherwise it'll turn to puss for everyone.

Haha looks like I might have to go with this plan! I've run out of time to get it done, bike is being picked up today along with the rest of my stuff..

Seeya on the 30th Dave

smek wrote:

Glen wrote:No, no, no mate. You're gunna stuff this up totally. You're moving to Sydney right? Sooooooooooooo......

You wait till you get here, get your chains, sprockets etc and then you take it all around to Daves place. Being the good bloke he is in no time you'll have Dave pulling your bike apart and fitting your new chain while you sit back and drink his beer.

It's a proven system and works pretty well for us. Just one thing though don't let Dave know we plan this otherwise it'll turn to puss for everyone.

Haha looks like I might have to go with this plan! I've run out of time to get it done, bike is being picked up today along with the rest of my stuff..

Seeya on the 30th Dave

No probs, I'll have the beer in the fridge...

MadKaw wrote:

smek wrote:

Glen wrote:No, no, no mate. You're gunna stuff this up totally. You're moving to Sydney right? Sooooooooooooo......

You wait till you get here, get your chains, sprockets etc and then you take it all around to Daves place. Being the good bloke he is in no time you'll have Dave pulling your bike apart and fitting your new chain while you sit back and drink his beer.

It's a proven system and works pretty well for us. Just one thing though don't let Dave know we plan this otherwise it'll turn to puss for everyone.

Haha looks like I might have to go with this plan! I've run out of time to get it done, bike is being picked up today along with the rest of my stuff..

Seeya on the 30th Dave

No probs, I'll have the beer in the fridge...

make sure u have heaps of hair gel handy too!!


ive always used the rivet join links... i dont trust clips..

put me down for the pein'd linkt hing not the bloody clip...

a wise man once said to me "i use the clips all the time and i race, come and have a look!..."

short time later

"where the fuck is the clip, oh there it WAS!"

onya Madkaw...

you dont need a chain breaker, just grind off the pins and it comes apart, then belt the new pins with a hammer