i look on YouTube to figure out who to put on the rivet style master link and everyone has the expensive style tool. is there a way to put link on without buying the special tool?

 

Buy the tool & kit. It pays for itself. CycleGear has the Stockton Chain Tool & Kit on sale $39.99 right now...STOCKTON TOOL COMPANY Parts & Accessories - Chain Breaker and Rivet Tool Kit - Cycle Gear

Then follow Incognito's excellent tutorial here on the forum for installation... https://cbrforum.com/forum/how-mecha...et-swap-97641/

 

You can get it on without the tool but I wouldnt risk it. The tool is worth it.

 

i have the stockton tool kit and its super easy to use and well worth the price i paid for it! get the tool and do the job right.

 

Do it once, do it right. No one likes chains flying off their bike on the highway...

 

When i lived in Vietnam, people whack the link with a hammer. And it works for me. just lined up the spacers, and tapped it a few times with a hammer. otherwise, you can buy the link with that screws on.

 

Harbor Freight carries a chain breaker that can rivet the chain.

Heavy Duty Chain Breaker

That said, the aforementioned tool from Cycle Gear makes the job much easier. Get it while it's on sale, or you can buy a near equivalent from eBay for a bit more if you miss the sale.

 

The chain is something you dont want to fail. Don't risk McGyvering it.

 

I bought the kit from cycle gear as well. Had it on sale, best options I've seen, especially for the money. Had a buddy lose a chain on his GSXR while riding, never worth the shortcut.

 

I used a "screw on style" master link from solomotoparts.com and freakin love it.
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