Fitting your own chain

I know its not much hassle fitting a chain with a chain riveter but how about without one ?

Normally take the bike to someone but this is for the track bike so .......

 

IMO.....dont do it!
bloomin nightmare from my recollection.

 

For the price you can get a riveter for mate it's not even worth trying without 1.

 

I did one on my zx6r using a G clamp. I just cut the screw end of the clamp of and used a grinder to turn it in to a pin head to open out the rivet heads.

 

easy enough,push plate on,peen over the rivets with a little lump hammer,just be carefull.

but,i would (for £40) buy a chain tool.if your getting into track bikes(or into them already) you'll be changing your chain a bit more often so pays for itself in time.

 

I purchased the right kit for next to nothing from eBay, don't pay someone else the same price as the equipment you will then have for the future.

 

Best be having a look for a chain riveter then.

Anyone got any recommendations for one ?

 

DID Style Motorcycle Heavy Duty Chain Riveter Breaker Splitter Riveting Tool | eBay

 

Thats the one i got too and did the the job no probs, just take your time and don't over peen the rivet heads, or you'll end up with an over tight spot. then you'll need this place........ Spare Chain Links @ moto-racing.co.uk