Chain Change

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  1. MICK LEONARD

    MICK LEONARD Well-Known Member

    Oct 31, 2022
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    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

    Ducatitotriumph Crème de la Crème

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    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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    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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    Cheers for the tips. Will go careful .
     
  5. Baza

    Baza Elite Member

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    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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