Sorry but need a quick answer

Bod · Traffic Copper Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Karma :

Hi all, I am changing my chain on my bike. I do not have a tool to flay the pins of the new chain link. Now would a punch and a hammer do the trick to flay them? Or do you have another method?
Sorry for being in the wrong area but need an answer sharpish.
Thanks everyone
Bod

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

I would reccomend you use a proper tool... ride it (slowly) to a garage after getting the plate on and get them to do it.

Bod · Traffic Copper Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Karma :

Right, I will do that then, wasn't going to pay 120 quid for the tool. Does any one have one in the north west particularly Rochdale Very Happy

Cheers
Bod

Jammy-G · Banned Joined: 17 Mar 2004 Karma :

Since when was a chain extractor £120?

Im sure they are less than a fiver?
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Bod · Traffic Copper Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Karma :

its a rivetting kit that i need to fit it and thats 120

Frost · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 May 2004 Karma :

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

The rivveting kits can be got from about £50, this includes a press and chain splitter as well usually.

I usually use an angle grinder to split chains myself.

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Think my riviting kit cost about £40. Probably not up for continuous use but seems fine for occasional use.

For splitting chains I have a Whale one. Works well. Basically clamp the chain in place, put the pin into the tool and then beat hell out of it with a hammer.

All the best

Keith
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Bod · Traffic Copper Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Karma :

Thanks for the advice anyone, I have had it rivetted professionally.
Cheers
Bod