Chain rivet tool & tight spots

[Ripp3rCrust]

Hi,

When cleaning my chain I noticed that there is a slight tight spot between two of the links. Other than this, it is in relatively good condition so I am a little reluctant to replace the chain and sprockets, in addition to being poor at the minute!
As a result of this I am going to attempt to remove the chain and soak it overnight in engine oil, as I read somewhere that this may help. Can anybody confirm that this is the correct method? If not any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

For this job I think that I need a chain riveting tool, however, I have checked Halfrauds online and can only see bicycle tools on there. Does anybody know any of the chain shops or any independant shop in the Sheffield area that may have them?

Thanks
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Current: '05 CBR600F - Previous: '01 GSF600S Bandit, '06 XR125

[Islander]

It's probably not necessary to remove the chain. Try giving the tight links a good soak with paraffin or diesel followed by a good scrub to clean the crap out of them, then soak the link with some EP90 gear oil (or engine oil if you don't have that) leave it on overnight and then wipe the excess off.

You'll probably find that now you've given the chain a decent clean and lube, they'll loosen in normal use anyway. I'd only worry if they were tight to the point of being seized.

[mudcow007]

on a pedal bike (im guessing its the same on a proper bike) when you rivet the chain back together you get stiff links

if you put a screw driver gentle between the two plates an gently open them a tiny bit

that normally resolves it

[Ripp3rCrust]

Thanks for the suggestions, I shall pick some paraffin up tonight and give it a try, if not I will attempt the screwdriver method.
Hopefully won't have to invest in a chain riveter just yet!
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Current: '05 CBR600F - Previous: '01 GSF600S Bandit, '06 XR125

[Suntan Sid]

There is no need to split the chain.
Loosen the chain adjusters and get the chain off the rear sprocket.
Remove the rear wheel.
Half of your chain can now be soaked in a bath of oil for a few hours, move the chain round to give the other half its own oil bath.
No chain splitter required!
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[Ripp3rCrust]

[Islander]

Because in order to drop the chain, you'll need to get it past the spindle.

[Ripp3rCrust]

[andym]

I might just be lazy here, but I wouldn't even bother with removing the wheel...

If it's only the one part that feels a bit tight then at most I would slacken the chain a bit, give it a good scrub with white spirit, move the links up and down and if there is any improvement then I would give it a little splash of oil and continue until it felt as loose as the rest of the links... then tighten up the chain again