How to install a rivet master link

The master link is a single removable link segment of the chain. It is not permanently fused like all the other links, which allows you to remove your chain at will, taking it off and putting it back on when needed.

All bikes should be able to make this shift, and the derailleur should not appear stretched too tight. Then put it back together and mushroom the head of the pin again.

Suitable for , , chains. Not for Regina chains. Prevents rotation of chain and sprockets for easy removal or installation of counter shaft nut.

Can be used to pull rear wheel against chain blocks when tightening rear axle. They push the pin so that the chain can be broken, to shorten it for example, but so that it is firmly retained in the farthest plate. This way, even simple chain tools can press the pin back into place. Chances are, you could use a clip-type master link on your new R1 chain and be perfectly fine, especially if you installed it according to the directions, facing the right way with the closed end toward the direction of chain travel.

I would just use the two master links. As far as changing the chain every time you switch sprockets.. That is just unreasonable if you change your gearing on a regular basis from track to track. Jul 8, For the price of the two links you probably could have bought a chain, which you will need to do anyway.

The flare can be as little as 0. The rivet pin should be flared just enough to keep the sideplate on, but not flared too much to bind the link. Below are examples of a good rivet link installation and an example of a bad rivet installation. Didn't keep the pictures. Ol Man , Aug 27, Here is a good video and tool to use. I have the tool, but have a few more miles to put on before installing a new chain and sprocket. I read stuff from 0. As tight as the plate is without the flair I doubt it's going to fail JCool likes this.

ADV Sponsors. Out of curiosity are master links in general able to be used across brands for the same size of chain? Adrian V , Aug 27, I spoke to the blokes at ChainGang Sprockets in Oz well renouned company about this and they said get a centre punch and a big hammer, support the back of the chain, hit the rivet once and then walk away.

I hit it twice to be sure , and couldn't even notice any real deformation of the rivet, but it worked fine. This was for a Adv which gave chains a hard time and I never had any issues.

PeterW , Aug 28, Joined: Sep 21, Oddometer: Location: Hobart. JRWooden , Aug 28, JCool and trc. JesasaurusRex likes this. Doug Just Doug , Aug 28, All I know is that it never seems like I've done it right Once I let a dealer install a chain for me and ended up with a somewhat kinked link. Last time that'll happen.

I measure with a digital mic the with of the other pins and match that plus take into account directions in the box.