Renthal "Rivit-Link" Masterlink question
 

Its just a masterlink on a O-Ring 520 Renthal chain. I used the "Rivit Link".

I have a little tool that I use to press on masterlinks before I slip in the little clip. This time I got as far as pressing on the little plate, but there was no clip.

All the other pins on the chain have a little (lack of a better term) bevel in them to hold the pin into the side plates. This Masterlink side plate (that I just pressed on) does not have any bevels.
I am concerned about what will keep those pins from slipping out of the pressed on side plate. There is no clip to keep it in place.

Is there a tool I am supposed to use to :eek: MAKE BEVELS :eek: in the masterlink pins ?

I could grind a little material out of the centers and then use a punch or something to mash the pins edges over the plates, BUT THAT JUST SEEMS CRAZY & WRONG!!!

It also seems a little wrong that I just squish that little plate on and call it good.

You need a chain riveter.


http://www.fastbikebits.com/acatalog/300x300-CBT3_3.gifhttp://www.fastbikebits.com/acatalog...00-CBT1_02.jpg

Well, I thought I had everything!!

I have a tool that looks very very similer to the brass colered tool on the right, but I dont have the little silver attachments. I have used this tool to press out the roller pin to remove that leftover length of chain.

The little black squares, I do not have.

I guess I have some more stuff to buy now.
www.Motrax.co.uk ??

the two pics are just two different types, do a google search on 'chain riveter'

I purchaced the one of these:http://www.motionpro.com/images/enlarged/08-0058.jpg and has worked great.