How To Install A RIVET Master Link Like A Pro!

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[@motomecha530]

This can go so wrong if you are not careful and take your time. Thanks for watching and stay tuned! If you have any questions or need advice message me on Instagram! instagram.com/motorcyclemecha/

[@elvisqpublic]

Thank You ! Perfect explanation and camera work. Awesome video

[@motomecha530]

You're very welcome! Thank you!

[@Willjrockstar]

yes camera work was perfect too.

[@CVsnaredevil]

Hi, Mike. Just discovered your channel. Thanks for all the work you just did on my KLX300SM. I’ll be bringing it back soon to replace the clip style master link with a rivet style.

[@motomecha530]

Yup! Cya soon!

[@mtbmotive1738]

Great video. Thanks 🙂

[@motomecha530]

Thanks! Hope it helped!

[@edilsonfaberruizrivera7262]

GREAT VIDEO , THANKS SIR.

[@motomecha530]

Welcome!

[@BikerGirlTraveler]

The only problem I see is with the flair. Under flaring the rivet can cause problems down the line. The energy transfer chains must endure are massive. What may appear to the naked eye has a strong flair could fail over time as the chain changes. Over flaring can crack the rivet causing it to fail. One must always follow the manufacture’s instructions. They go through the trouble of calculating optimum flair expansion for a reason. Manufactures always either include installation instructions which indicate recommended flair width, or they list them in their website. For example, the DID has a list of chains and flaring specs for each chain. For my bike’s chain, 525ZVM-X2, they recommend a flair of 0.224” - 0.236". For another 525 chain, the 525NZ, their recommended flair is 0.217” - 0.228". The recommended flair for their 520 chains can vary from 0.213” - 0.220" to 0.217” - 0.228". Even though it’s not much of a difference from one chain to another. There must be a reason why they list specific flair tolerances for different chains even though they are of the same size, rather than just giving a generic spec for all chains of the same size. If your chain doesn’t come with instructions and specs, check out the manufacture’s site. Interestingly enough, DID’s own video shows how to install a new chain. In that video the mechanic doesn’t measure anything. He does it until it feels tight enough. WTh! Haha! For me personally, being a former aviation tech, if the manufacture publishes recommended specs I will ALWAYS follow them.

[@motomecha530]

Ya I might do an updated video with more of this data.

[@darienrogers4673]

I just did this for the first time putting new sprockets and chain on my bike and I broke my first pin. Is it okay if it just rip off the pressed plate and try again??

[@HaffDeadFred]

This a good video I think he forgot one thing the In my service manual it actually says to measure the flared out river or mushroomed river as he said with the caliper tool he also measured the chain width

[@motomecha530]

That's a good idea!

[@handyishrandyish334]

For the price of the chain tool it should also measure would be nice to see real time as you tighten link down

[@mrantone916]

Is there a brass band practicing in the backround I heard a trombone or a janky trumpet. Love the content thank you . 🏆

[@motomecha530]

Haha not sure, but thanks!

[@bagnasty7791]

Do you not need to use the proper grease that’s normally supplied with new chains? My chain didn’t come with any so I used normal automotive racing grease and now I’m really paranoid about it lol

[@motomecha530]

Ya, use the supplied grease but the “racing grease” should be ok, keep an eye on that link and make sure it remains flexible and replace if needed.

[@spinalfusion1622]

Grease is grease dude , dirt bikes going mudding four wheelers etc chain soaked in mud no problems so don't overreact about the wrong grease man.

[@chadhamann8315]

Can you use this style on 530 chain? I'm not sure what size chain you were working with in this video.

[@ashtonwakkinen9874]

Most big bikes are 530

[@jasonbciii8194]

Hey Moto mecha! I got my chain replaced by shop and I noticed that master link o ring is budge up. I took it back to the shop and they told me it’s normal but keep an eye out. Any advice?

[@motomecha530]

That does happen if they over pressed/tightened the chain plate. But it does happen anyways. Sometimes i push the o-ring back in and see what it does. The most important thing is to flex that link and make sure it flexes easy like the adjacent links.

[@Willjrockstar]

Sh1t man you made PERFECT sense for me but damn if i didnt hammer it home and hope for the best lmao. Wished id seen this vid first. I didnt flare the rivets yet so i guess i can poke them back out and measure? Didnt have calipers but i do now. Thank you!

[@motomecha530]

Welcome!

[@1993whitenoise]

If you could do a 2012 (gen 4 ) zx10r , fork seals I would appreciate that so much!

[@motomecha530]

Ok

[@garretwitte583]

Do you have a link to that exact same chain tool kit?

[@motomecha530]

Yes! rkexcelamerica.com/products/chain-tool/

[@4biddeninja511]

Can i use bel ray waterproof grease for orings or is there somthing better?

[@alanchase7329]

The new chain should come with a little pack of grease.

[@4biddeninja511]

@@alanchase7329 yea it exploded in the mail, i used bel ray

[@motomecha530]

Ya that should work just fine!

[@allhdmovieclips8896]

What’s the name of the chain measurement tool you’re using??

[@motomecha530]

Profi Laser CAT

[@syrea793]

But you can use a good set of Vernier calipers 😎

[@codyshirk1485]

Is there a reason you pressed the chain while the master link was on the actual teeth of the sprocket?

[@motomecha530]

To keep it in place and right at an accessible place

[@spinalfusion1622]

Give me a masterlink anyday never had a problem an takes 1 minute to install

[@Hondmad]

Way to much grease man!

[@Near2Future]

Nahhh can never have to much grease all the excess will pour out anyways. The o rings are what keep the grease on the pins

[@motomecha530]

Better than not enough!