Chain splitter/riveter wanted to borrow in Hampshire

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Orlando_Orange
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Chain splitter/riveter wanted to borrow in Hampshire

Post by Orlando_Orange »

i need to put my new chain on and was wondering if anyone had a splitter/riveter i could borrow? somewhere in the southampton area would be good

cheers
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Re: Chain splitter/riveter wanted to borrow in Hampshire

Post by herman »

I have a splitter here but not riveter preferring to use split links B)
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Re: Chain splitter/riveter wanted to borrow in Hampshire

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If you get no offers in Southampton - feel free to pop over to me in Lymington ;)
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Re: Chain splitter/riveter wanted to borrow in Hampshire

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For splitting use a small disc grinder or dremel

For riveting learn to user a hammer as you may need to do it on the side of a trail :blink:
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Re: Chain splitter/riveter wanted to borrow in Hampshire

Post by Tramp »

hi Chris..
how quick do you need it..as I`m not back until next Sunday..its a splitter and riveter..the hein gerrik type for 520/525 chains..does yours have the soft rivet link?
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Post by Orlando_Orange »

I'd prefer to do it properly rather than bodge it or use a split link, and keep my split link for repairs. Cheers for the offer stormforce will keep it in mind. Russ I've got the link that came with the 520 chain. Won't realistically be doing it this weekend as got to install my new rad
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Re: Chain splitter/riveter wanted to borrow in Hampshire

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okay Chris..when I`m back and hopefully the cast is off on Monday the 24th sept means I can ride the bike again so could pop over the following weekend to give you a lift etc..

I just use a hand file to well file the soft rivet off flush on old chain and then push the pins through..

The chain tool has the adapter to push the new plate on over the x rings and then turn it round and squash the soft rivet head...normally 30-40 mins from start to finish :whistle: ..

send me a email or pm if thats okay..
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Re: Chain splitter/riveter wanted to borrow in Hampshire

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Cheers russ pm sent
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Re: Chain splitter/riveter wanted to borrow in Hampshire

Post by MHsnowy »

You can get a good one for £30-£40 and handy to have as you never know when you might need one in the future or out on a ride.
Took mine with me on a trip to France and used it to repair and refit my chain.
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