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Rivet too tight on motorcycle chain

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Uploaded by on Aug 2, 2009

I had a rivet link pressed onto my new DID xring chain and the shop did a shitty job!

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  • o-ring chains are always tight and hard when cold. Use the bike for a couple of mins and do the same check. If still tight, then yes they did a shitty job

  • seems like its on a street bike. for o-ring chain types on my dirt bikes when they were new they would do the same, almost look kinked but after riding for a few hours it went away. for me it just seemed like it was because the chain was so new and tight.

  • How much they charge u for this little job?

  • that's why I would NEVER let someone wrench on my bike. do the work yourself.

  • just lube the shit out of it

  • You can easily fix this by using a flat head screw driver to de-press the plate. I did it to mine cuz i pressed mine too much.

    Works fine now, Not seized at all.

  • Your link was pushed though too far crushing the o-rings making the link too tight. It has to be redone, new master rivot link w/ o-rings and little packet of chain wax.

  • there is no chain that comes pre-lubed, the grease that is on there is only intended to keep it from rusting, you HAVE to clean it off then apply chain lube

  • They didn't use spacers between the joining link (gold) and the ends (black) - one each side - so that the spacing is consistent, and SAFE!

  • Cowboys worked on your bike!

    I'm so glad I have the tools for the job and trust my own work.

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