08-07-2019, 02:27 PM
Sorry to hear about the theft. Very disturbing.
You're right - sprockets should be fine. Replacement larger size chains like this use a master link that has to be riveted together.
Normal removal of the old chain requires grinding the heads off a link and pressing out the link. The new chain is then hooked to the old one, pulled through around the front sprocket, and riveted together while wrapped around the rear sprocket..
A rivet-type master link has malleable hollow tips of the pins on one side. That allows the master link to be peened over or crushed to prevent the sideplate from sliding off.
The chain you buy will have to be riveted together. A shop will have a special rivet tool that will press and deform the tips. It can also be done by peening the tips over with a hammer, but that takes a little more skill and effort. You would need a heavy hammer, and an even heavier (5+ pound) sledge or equivalent steel block on the back of the master link to prevent the master link from moving.
You could also rivet the master link together (or have a shop rivet it) onto the chain before putting it on the bike, but the rear wheel and swingarm would have to be removed first, and likely the front sprocket too.
You're right - sprockets should be fine. Replacement larger size chains like this use a master link that has to be riveted together.
Normal removal of the old chain requires grinding the heads off a link and pressing out the link. The new chain is then hooked to the old one, pulled through around the front sprocket, and riveted together while wrapped around the rear sprocket..
A rivet-type master link has malleable hollow tips of the pins on one side. That allows the master link to be peened over or crushed to prevent the sideplate from sliding off.
The chain you buy will have to be riveted together. A shop will have a special rivet tool that will press and deform the tips. It can also be done by peening the tips over with a hammer, but that takes a little more skill and effort. You would need a heavy hammer, and an even heavier (5+ pound) sledge or equivalent steel block on the back of the master link to prevent the master link from moving.
You could also rivet the master link together (or have a shop rivet it) onto the chain before putting it on the bike, but the rear wheel and swingarm would have to be removed first, and likely the front sprocket too.