rivet style chain clip?

[Glamis400ex]

I just got a did erv3 chain and it doesn't use the clip that we are all familair with. Looks like it presses on and nothing more. No keeper clip. Anyone know about this?

[esr250r86]

Are you sure its not on the backside of the chain. If not I never seen these?

[speedfreaksguy]

It's called a rivet connecting link. Almost all street bike chains use it but it's overkill on a 400ex. You need a special tool to press the link and then you have to "peen" the ends of the pins.

[mr._bowtie]

You can do it with a hammer and punch but its a freakin nightmare and really isnt worth it for no more then a standard clip type master link costs. Id go buy one and throw that rivet style one away.

[GPracer2500]

I've used both the ERV2 and the ERV3. IMO, the DID ERV3 is the best chain money can buy. Does a 400EX need a chain of that caliber? Probably not. But know that the chain is outstanding before you decide to shelve it for another option.

Don't just put any old clip-style master link on there. If your going to use the chain, use the master link that was made for it (DID does not make a clip-style for the ERV3).

I use this chain breaker/press set from MotionPro. It works well.

http://www.cyclegear.com/images/15-0122Lg_310x322.jpg

[Glamis400ex]

Thanks for the replys fellas. The ERV3 is going on my Houser hybrid. It makes just a little more power than my 400ex did.

I went to my local dealer and got a ER2 clip and an atv X-ring clip. One of those should be OK. The guy said it's OK to do just be sure that the clip I have doesn't make a fat spot in the chain.

I have a hard time paying $150 to use a tool maybe once a year.