"U" bracket for KM500R rivet gun

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Pin for DID KM500R riveting tool

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During the use of a motorcycle, the drive chain wears out over time, and at some point the need for replacement arises, when buying a new drive chain, you can opt for a chain in a set with a master link or a rivet. Rivetted chains require a special tool and to make the replacement, you will need chain breaking and riveting equipment. Rivets connect the links of the drive chain from which it is formed. The chain can be replaced by breaking the old chain and rivetting the new one. 

Chain riveting

The riveting tool is the main tool for joining chain links. It ensures reliable installation of riveted links, minimizes the risk of tearing. The complete set of the device includes an anvil and mounting brackets. It performs riveting of drive chains and timing chains, examples of drive chain sizes are 420, 428, 520, 525, 50(530).

Advantages of using the riveting tool: 

  • reducing maintenance costs 
  • ensuring proper chain care
  • easy to use and takes up little space
  • chain repair does not take much time

Periodic maintenance of the tool will ensure its long life and stable operation. 

Chain breaker

Chain breakers. Chain link removal tool. 

Chain breakers are tools designed to disconnect chains by removing the connecting link. The usual way to remove a chain is to pull the pin out of the plate. A special chain breaker is a quick and easy way to remove a drive chain. The chain breaker is designed for heavy-duty use. You can quickly and safely remove the chain.

Structure and working principle of the chain breaker.

The chain breaker consists of a clamping mechanism that secures the link while removing the pin with a special rod.

Instructions for using the chain breaker:

  1. Clean the chain and then the rivet head;
  2. Grip the chain with the handle inside the link plate through the chain roller;
  3. Turn the screw until it engages with the rivet and pulls it out.

How to properly break a chain

If your chain is riveted, and not linked by a master link, you will need a tool to break it, and in the next step, to rivet a new chain.

To rivet the chain, use the following steps:

  1. Make sure the chain is tight.
  2. Locate the special connecting rivet and avoid breaking the chain at this spot.
  3. Place the chain tool on the rivet where you intend to break the chain. Align the pin of the chain tool with the rivet and make sure the two pieces are in contact.
  4. While tightening the tool, push the rivet out to break the chain.

What is the easiest way to break a chain?

The easiest way to break a drive chain or timing chain is to use a special tool for this purpose. Breaking a chain without the right tool can be risky for you and your motorcycle.

Can you shorten the drive chain?

If you have purchased a chain and it turned out to be too long, you can shorten it to the appropriate length yourself, without any problems, for this purpose use a suitable chain breaking tool or simply grind a rivet from a pre-measured chain link with an angle grinder, after this operation, depending on whether your new chain comes with a rivet or a master link you will be able to pin it by hand or rivet it with a suitable tool.

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