Would you be happy with this amount of flare?

mikester · Trackday Trickster Joined: 04 Mar 2012 Karma :

Fitted a new chain today, used a DID rip off tool for riveting and gotta say I was very impressed with it.

Just wanted some thoughts on whether these pins are rolled out enough or if they should be a bit more flared. According to the instructions that came with the tool they're pretty much bob on but looking at the master link in my removed chain they seem way flatter, don't want to risk cracking the pins if they're pressed a decent amount already.

What are the thoughts of the BCF gurus?

cb1rocket · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Jan 2010 Karma :

Needs flaring over more
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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Needs more flare...

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Nobby the Bastard · Harley Gaydar Joined: 16 Aug 2013 Karma :

You only need to flare it enough that the plate can't come off. There's very little sideways force on the chain so it doesn't take a lot.
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MCN · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2015 Karma :

Looks OK.
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struan80 · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Nov 2014 Karma :

Get a professional to do it for you.

DrDonnyBrago · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Jan 2010 Karma :

Last time I fitted a DID soft link I'm pretty sure it came with instructions for how wide the flaring should be. If you have a vernier caliper, see if it is wide enough.

From the photo it looks like it needs it an extra twist on the riveter. If the original master link was a riveted hard link or part of an endless chain you would expect it to look different.

mikester · Trackday Trickster Joined: 04 Mar 2012 Karma :

Thanks guys, will purchase myself a set of vernier calipers and check it, DID guide states should be a 5.4 - 5.6mm spread. Pretty sure I'm at that already but will double check.

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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

It'll be fine. Thumbs Up

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kramdra · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Oct 2010 Karma :

Looks shit and way off centre in my opinion, but it will probably do the job if it is otherwise within spec. Inspect it closely on the thin sides to be sure it has not cracked.

Howling TerrorOutOfOffice · Super Spammer Joined: 05 Dec 2008 Karma :

Alternatively you could use the nut and bolt approach.

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