DID Chain

[Dave1234]

Hi all, just brought a new DID chain and JT sprockets for the 550, question is the chain dosen't have the old u shape clip, it comes with four o rings. Is this now a compression joint? If so what do you compress it with.

[Honda Al]

Ideally you'll need a proper chain tool that will compress, and then 'preen' (is that the right word??) the rivets over a little to keep the link in place. Not a difficult job to do with the right tool.

My only piece of advice would be when compressing the side plate of the link on, use a vernier gauge to compare the thickness of the other links so you know when you have it just right. Then it won't be to slack or too tight. I got that little gem from another member on here. 

Alan

[Dave1234]

Okay cheers Alan, next question where do I find the compression tool?

So if it is compressed on and the rivets rounded over (preened) what happens when you want to take the wheel out again (say if you get a puncture) and need to take the chain off.

[K2-K6]

With a continuous chain you'd normally withdraw the wheel spindle and move the wheel as far forward as possible then pull the chain off the sprocket and move it sideways to the left, most bikes you can hook it onto the chain adjuster bolt to keep it out of the way while you remove and work on the wheel.

Refit is just the reverse of wheel as far into the swingarm as poss, pull the chain out and drop onto sprocket,  then pull wheel back into position to put spindle in.

There's a rogue r in that "preening " as it should be peening of the rivets.

[matthewmosse]

I peen the rivetts with a ball peen hammer against a small ( 5kg ) anvil, but as a blacksmith that appeals to me more than yet another tool. With expirience it is possible to get it so as not to be too tight or loose. I do sometimes resort to removing the swing arm to fit the chain as a continuos one, especially if it has not been removed recently, helps double check everything is thouroughly greased and not wearing unevenly or anything untoward, and if it is then I like a good bit of notice to start hunting for spares before it becomes a problem.

[Green1]

Heres the tool you want

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOTORCYCLE-BIKE-CHAIN-BREAKER-SPLITTER-LINK-RIVETER-UNIVERSAL-SET-RIVETING-TOOL-/111771595907?hash=item1a061b3483:g:w20AAOSwAHZURMeN

Mick

[totty]

Before fitting check case clearance, some o ring chains are too wide and cause damage.

[Krzychu]

Hi there, I bought DID chain and JT sprockets for my Nighthawk too. Now waiting for the tool that Mick has advised. I wonder if its really a Sealey tool, seems very cheap. I went and asked at my local tools shop that sells Sealey and they sell them at £40, he even told me that they pay £28 for them. Anyway, we shall see when it comes 😉

LwG

[Green1]

Its not a genuine Sealey tool but exactly the same as I have one of each as I lost a few bits from the Sealey one
They both came in exactly the same blow molded cases and are interchangable.

[Krzychu]

That's good, as long as it does the job I'll be happy with it 😃

LwG