new chain, rivit or circlip ?

[colink98]

I have a new chain and set of sprockets to install on the bike.

The new chain has a link that can be riveted or a link with a circlip.

i do have a chain remover/riveter.

On the one hand i like the idea of being able to undo the circlip to remove and clean the chain.

On the other the riveted link would be far more secure.

i suppose removing and refitting the circlip will only lead to it failing.
And who am i kidding about cleaning anything.
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[RhynoCZ]

The clip is only supposed to be used on engines of 500ccm and lower displacement. Anything above 500ccm (50Nm give or take) you are asking for trouble.
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[Beehive Bedlam]

Rivet the cunt.

[kgm]

I'd use a rivet in anything over 250cc personally.

[pepperami]

My 250’s are circlip and have never been an issue.
My 600 is rivet and has never been an issue .
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[Courier265]

My latest chain (swift chain) on my CBF500 is a split link, decided to use the split link, never had issues with split links before on my smaller bikes.

All my chains are fitted by a mechanic, my current mechanic I've known for over 20 years so I trust his judgement.

[kramdra]

Why would you clean it? Never cleaned mine in 17k miles.

https://s17.postimg.org/lxfm2tbrz/IMG_20180403_215113.jpg

However I do keep a spare split link under seat, seemed like a good idea. Least likely part to ever fail.

[merquis00]

my rule of thumb:

Shoes = puncture repair glue
Pushbike = HQ-paperclip
Ped/scoot/belt = duct tape
125/250/etc cc = split-link
500+ = rivet
shaft = you're doing it wrong, turn back now.

but i suppose it depends on the chain/kit, as some of those split-link circlips look a bit "Chineseium" to begin with
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[Rogerborg]

Fit two circlip links on opposite sides of the chain to double the strength.

https://trdforums.org/attachments/trollface-peek-png.1869/

Since you didn't say what bike, and you won't actually remove the chain to clean it, and even if you did it takes 5 minutes to grind, split and re-rivet a new link, then fit the rivet link and buy a spare, which you'll never use.
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[colink98]

the bike is a CBF600.
i will use the rivit.

Cheers
All
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PCX125 (stolen) - CBF600 (current)
Ride it like you stole it.
ride sensible and not like an idiot and you wont get 6 points in one week.

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[MarJay]