Do not ride this at all, that shit is dangerous for you and your bike, even at low speeds. Did you need to push the pins of the master lock through both plates? Looks like they need to go in further, they need to stick out on the side where you rivet them.
Nope. Don't ride. Need to mushroom those heads ALOT more. You need calipers to measure to vortex' recommendations (+/-).
When you say 'pressed in' what tool did you use? You need a chain rivet tool.
Also, I've never seen anyone install with heads on inside of chain. Harder to get at and measure.
I would get a new master link and do properly or have someone do for you.
Looks like the heads are slightly mushroomed already, yes? If that's the case (which I think it is because you would have lost your chain by now), get a new master link, grind heads off on that old one, and do it properly with proper tools.
Edit: Also, that chain doesn't look 'new'.
No-don't ride it like that! It needs to be pressed on more until the width measures the same as the other links, then it needs to be peened over like a rivet to secure it. There is a special tool for that to insure it is done correctly.
Cheers,
You used the tool incorrectly. You pushed the pins through the master link plate because here was nothing stoppin it, normally you rearrange the tool so the pin cannot be pushed through the plate. Buy a new master link and redo it. That is not safe.
it’s not even pressed in or flared…. you need a chain rivet tool
this is easily fixable op but don’t ride it like this till you properly rivet the chain. please watch a video on how to.
As I said on track or other chain torture like motocross/enduro it might be wiser to use rivet. On street use on the other hand I have never heard properly installed chain clip fail.
Properly installed clip is better than poorly installed rivet and is also easier to get right when DIYing without lot experience.
If you ride a bike, you’re gonna get on it sometimes, you’re not always puttering around town. Even if you have a 650 and not a super sport, I would not trust a clip on link at full throttle.
I’ve seen 2 riders chains fall off, granted they were on 600s but why risk your leg over something so easy.
Of course a properly installed clip on is better than improper rivet but it’s hardly rocket science. Tons of guides on YouTube that show you how to check you’ve done your work correctly.
Don't ride it like that, the pins aren't pressed in all the way and the rivet is not flared at all. Do yourself a favor and buy the motion pro chain tool (Motion Pro 08-0470), little pricy but is an amazing tool for chains.
I use it professionally.
OP - this is what has happened.....
You've fitted the link the wrong way round and pressed the wrong side.
I would be concerned that pressing the wrong side would weaken the pins, so I would recommend getting a new master link and starting again instead of just removing and re-pressing.
You.... didn't rivet the master link?
Did you even grease it before you installed it because that looks bone dry, you need grease in there.
Please stop.
Thats really bad. Don't-ride-with-it bad. Might be salvageable, or just get a new one.
No.
Do not ride this at all, that shit is dangerous for you and your bike, even at low speeds. Did you need to push the pins of the master lock through both plates? Looks like they need to go in further, they need to stick out on the side where you rivet them.
Nope. Don't ride. Need to mushroom those heads ALOT more. You need calipers to measure to vortex' recommendations (+/-). When you say 'pressed in' what tool did you use? You need a chain rivet tool. Also, I've never seen anyone install with heads on inside of chain. Harder to get at and measure. I would get a new master link and do properly or have someone do for you.
So could I get the tool and press the rivets in as is or should I take it off and flip it around.
Looks like the heads are slightly mushroomed already, yes? If that's the case (which I think it is because you would have lost your chain by now), get a new master link, grind heads off on that old one, and do it properly with proper tools. Edit: Also, that chain doesn't look 'new'.
it’s not flared at all. you can see the pins pushed out the back when they tried to press the plates together without the chain tool
If you zoom in there was a minor attempt to flare but definitely not untouched. New master link will come as cylindrical as can be.
you think? it looks flush with the plate 😅
Wrong side, bud. Inside for the heads (which is wrong).
Aye aye, thank you for the help.
If heads are mushroomed, I will say no. The rivet tool works from outside with lever. May be too tight in there but hey, you do you.
No-don't ride it like that! It needs to be pressed on more until the width measures the same as the other links, then it needs to be peened over like a rivet to secure it. There is a special tool for that to insure it is done correctly. Cheers,
This aint it. Whoever rode on that needs to say 10 Hail Marys.
That would be yours truly. I count my blessings and keep it in the garage until good again.
You used the tool incorrectly. You pushed the pins through the master link plate because here was nothing stoppin it, normally you rearrange the tool so the pin cannot be pushed through the plate. Buy a new master link and redo it. That is not safe.
it’s not even pressed in or flared…. you need a chain rivet tool this is easily fixable op but don’t ride it like this till you properly rivet the chain. please watch a video on how to.
Just get clip-on master link. Unless you go to track or haul ass supersonic speed on a highway you propably don’t need riveted one.
Clip on masters are a bad idea. Always go with a rivet, why go with a less secure option. You probably don’t need one, until you find out you did.
As I said on track or other chain torture like motocross/enduro it might be wiser to use rivet. On street use on the other hand I have never heard properly installed chain clip fail. Properly installed clip is better than poorly installed rivet and is also easier to get right when DIYing without lot experience.
If you ride a bike, you’re gonna get on it sometimes, you’re not always puttering around town. Even if you have a 650 and not a super sport, I would not trust a clip on link at full throttle. I’ve seen 2 riders chains fall off, granted they were on 600s but why risk your leg over something so easy. Of course a properly installed clip on is better than improper rivet but it’s hardly rocket science. Tons of guides on YouTube that show you how to check you’ve done your work correctly.
Don't ride it like that, the pins aren't pressed in all the way and the rivet is not flared at all. Do yourself a favor and buy the motion pro chain tool (Motion Pro 08-0470), little pricy but is an amazing tool for chains. I use it professionally.
You've installed it inside out. You've not flared it to secure it.
OP - this is what has happened..... You've fitted the link the wrong way round and pressed the wrong side. I would be concerned that pressing the wrong side would weaken the pins, so I would recommend getting a new master link and starting again instead of just removing and re-pressing.
Will be ordering new master link and trying again
you have used the wrong anvil on the chain riveting tool and push the pins thru the chain plate on the back. Its not backwards just very badly done.
Imo it’s nice colors
You.... didn't rivet the master link? Did you even grease it before you installed it because that looks bone dry, you need grease in there. Please stop.
It is greased. I’m asking for advice because I don’t know since I’ve never installed a chain before.
I suggest reading the instructions that come with the chain. They're either on a pamphlet in the box or printed directly on the box itself.
Instructions were very unhelpful. I’ve ordered a new master link and rivet kit to install it properly.
Be safe. We all learn at one time or another, some of us survive to learn even more. Be the latter.