So, I need a new chain on my lovely VFR, does anyone have a chain riveter that I could borrow or does anyone fancy riveting a chain for me for a brew and a rideout?

I'm Liverpool based if you are interested!!

Bump??

There are at least 3 ways to do this





1. the yorkshire tight b@stard way

Use 2 hammers, put a heavy one behind the link, then peen over the other end with a smaller hammer just enough to ensure the sideplate stays on (be carefull not to 'trap' the link too tight)






2. the normal way

stop cadging and ferkin buy one!!!






3. the 'scouser' way

procure one



good luck

The Scouser way hasn't been so successful for me as yet (There again it never has been)

Any recommendations on which rivet tool to purchase?

They aren't cheap gary, a half decent one is £50'ish

much better with the 2 hammers

Interesting thread on VFR world http://vfrworld.com/forums/mec.....hain-tool-km500.html

Cold riveting is best done on an anvil/back of a vice. With a 2lb engineers ball hammer. simples.

Quoted from Ace rimmer Cold riveting is best done on an anvil/back of a vice. With a 2lb engineers ball hammer. simples.

how do you get your bike up on the vice?

i have this one ,and it has allways done the job well ,just make sure you have it on straight otherwise you will break the pin,but this comes with a spare.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MOTORCYC.....;hash=item2a0837ca9f

Or, buy the chain from a shop that will fit it for a small fee.

Quoted from SteveGSX Or, buy the chain from a shop that will fit it for a small fee.

I go with this method as I quite like my foot to remain attached to my ankle  

.....or you could just buy a proper bike without a chain

Right bought that chain riveter, we'll see how long it takes before I need help!

Quoted from Ace rimmer Cold riveting is best done on an anvil.

The only two places in the world that still have an anvil is Consett (ie yours) and Beamish Museum...who borrow yours during the week to show to the OAP coach trips!

This turned into a bloody Saga. I'm on day 2 of changing the sprockets and chain! (It did involve a trip into Liverpool to pick up replacement fairing parts though, tools are in Garstang)

I had to remove most of the plastics as the bloody trim clips had all had their heads worn (the cross head clips), Now I'm re-assembling the bike using cable ties in place of some of the trim clips (Until I can get replacements)

Everything has been reassembled. Same vibrations no chain slap now though!

Quoted from sephi Everything has been reassembled. Same vibrations no chain slap now though!

Vibrations?

you never mentioned that before

Ha true, it's always been a bit vibey. Chain was a little tight so I'll see how it goes!