Chain Change

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  1. MICK LEONARD

    MICK LEONARD Well-Known Member

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    #1 MICK LEONARD, Nov 4, 2022
    Hi. I have an America that needs a chain change. I was given the genuine Triumph kit of chain + both sprockets. I have never changed one of these o ring chains that need riveting in place. I have an engineering background and do my own maintenance but wonder if there are any tips before I do this job.
     
  2. Ducatitotriumph

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    #2 Ducatitotriumph, Nov 4, 2022
    Don't squeeze/clamp the rivets too much as you will then ruin the o-rings!
    Also, as you won't use it much, see if you can borrow a riveter from a mate?
     
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  3. Clarkey231

    Clarkey231 Noble Member

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    #3 Clarkey231, Nov 4, 2022
    Defo as @Ducatitotriumph said. Do not rivet link to tight. I’ve used mine 3 or 4 times, had it 10 years or so but a nice job to do yourself. With your background should be no problems.
     
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  4. MICK LEONARD

    MICK LEONARD Well-Known Member

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    #4 MICK LEONARD, Nov 5, 2022
    Cheers for the tips. Will go careful .
     
  5. Baza

    Baza Elite Member

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    #5 Baza, Nov 6, 2022
    When you are squeezing the outer plate on check the thickness of the link regularly compared to the same dimension on an undisturbed link. This YouTube vid is worth a watch.
     
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