need HELP putting on a chain!

[michaelj]

I need to install a masterlink rivet style and I ned to buy the chain press tool, what kind should I buy, any of you guys have any advide on a good onethat is cheap?

[hondaking52]

the stock chain should already have a master link on it, at least mine did

[Brauap]

Whats up w/ all the chain threads lately?!

Also, whats rivet style chain?! With the master link I get with a purchase of a chain you just push it on with your finders and snap the clip on.

[michaelj]

there is two types of masterlinks, one with a clip and one with rivets, the rivet style is supposed to be alot stronger, the clip style can actually fly off, I have never seen it happen but I have heard of it happening.

[REDRIDDER]

$9.99 at rockymountain(Makes press fit master link side plate installation simple and accurate.
Fits most 520 and 530, standard, O-ring, and X-ring chains.
Compact design perfect for the toolbox or fanny pack.
Allen wrench included. )

[Honda#4]

I got that press tool and it does work good, and on another note about the clip style, IDK how you guys put on the clips on your chains but your suppose to face the clip with the closed side in rotatation with the chain so if something hits the clip or what not the clip wont get pulled off.

[Brauap]

Rivet style sounds like a lot bigger pain in the butt. Well, I guess thats better than being stuck in the woods 20+ miles from the truck, alone. lol

Well, I am pretty happy with the clip, if that ever happens to me, the next time I get a chain, it'll be rivet. Do they cost more?

[michaelj]

that is the tool used for the clip style, there is some other kind of goofy press tool that you need to mushroom the rivets.:mad:

[wykyd450R]

Originally posted by hondaking52
the stock chain should already have a master link on it, at least mine did

I have never had a honda with a stock chain that had a masterlink.