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ninjabob Nuggetmeister
Joined: 27 Sep 2004 Posts: 3352 Location: 48.066895,12.862673
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Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2012 10:40 pm Post subject: Whale Chain Riveter |
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Got a Tsubaki chain to go on the ZZR - has a link that needs Whale tool (not cheap) as is it a proper rivet which needs flattening (peening over) with a good whack !
Anyone used the Whale tool - how much of a whack - is there anything about the tool that stops you giving it too much of a whack and creating a tight spot on the chain? _________________ "Those who understand compound interest are destined to collect it.
Those who don't are doomed to pay it." |
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southernspeed MotoGP Racer
Joined: 29 Sep 2008 Posts: 4132 Location: Froststead.
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Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 9:59 am Post subject: |
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I've been using a Whale splitter and riveter for about 20 years (same one!) Great tool.
You tighten (clamp) the plate with the screw adjuster then give the quad stake bar 'a good rap' , turn it 90 degrees and do the same. You can check your staking by turning the bar and you'll feel it fall and rise over the rivet.
Clamping the plate down with the screw adjuster is a matter of feel really. Once you feel you've got it level with the other plates, remove tool and turn your wheel , with the rivet link away from the sprocket, just check that it rotates. I think you'd have to be seriously heavy handed to tighten it further by riveting it too firmly. I certainly never have. _________________ It's not the speed of life that bothers me, it's the sudden stop at the end!
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ninjabob Nuggetmeister
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Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 10:14 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for that I'll give it a go when the tool arrives. _________________ "Those who understand compound interest are destined to collect it.
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biggus illitterātus
Joined: 21 Aug 2004 Posts: 31748 Location: Hotel California
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Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 12:44 pm Post subject: |
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Think Napa121 used one on his chain... (yes I know he's holding a torque wrench )
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