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Hi all,
In one of my other posts, I mentioned that I was in the process of doing a cam chain replacement on a mates GSXR750. The last time I did this job, it was quite simple using a joining link.
When the mate went to get the replacement chain he was given an endless chain and told that it needs to be broken, the correct number of links selected then pressed together and the pins somehow re-riveted in situ.

The question is, is this correct and if so, any suggestions, or is it plain bullshit !!!

Brett (the elder)

Sorry to tell you .....it's the truth

A chain breaker/riveter tool can be had from most bike & tool stockists but expect to pay over $100 for one

Brettzx9 wrote:Hi all,
In one of my other posts, I mentioned that I was in the process of doing a cam chain replacement on a mates GSXR750. The last time I did this job, it was quite simple using a joining link.
When the mate went to get the replacement chain he was given an endless chain and told that it needs to be broken, the correct number of links selected then pressed together and the pins somehow re-riveted in situ.

The question is, is this correct and if so, any suggestions, or is it plain bullshit !!!

Brett (the elder)

depends!
is the Gixxer an open chain (like your drive chain)
or a Hyvo type chain..??

the Hyvo can only be put together once and is sold in a length
and Kwaka use these for a lot of their cam chains
they last up to 200,000 klicks and will stand abuse
from a stuffed tensioner

a normal cam chain will last 50,000-100,00 (depends)
and a stuffed tensioner can make it stretch further or jump the
cog on the cam..not nice


cheers

mate is it the same splitter/joiner as a normal chain one?? if so, i kno where one is, and MAY b able to borrow it...let me kno..

I've split/rejoined a hyvo on my old 250. Was a royal PITA though. Would't try it again though.