Chain Riveting

[odduc]

I need to replace the chain on my Ducati. So, I got the new chain and it will be easy enough to remove the old chain. But....I'm wondering if I can use a standard rivet gun to rivet the master link or will I need a special chain rivet tool. If I do need a special rivet tool, does anyone have one that I might be able to borrow ?
Thanks

[Awesome]

you'll need the tool, standard rivot gun won't cut it.

[Half Squid]

John I have one, but I am over an hour away from you. Maybe if I take a ride up there one night you can use it. Or feel free to take a ride to get it...

[Honclfibr]

I've got the motion pro chain riveter. You're welcome to borrow it. I'm leaving for London tomorrow at 2pm though so it'd have to be before then, or I get back next tuesday if you can wait that long.

[cbrburns]

Don't know where you're located, but I have the tool and will be doing a friends chain later this week. I'm in central mass and have plenty of garage space if you want to ride down after work some time. PM me if your interested. I just did my chain and sprockets and it's a piece of cake.

[SVRACER01]

if you only want to ride the bike to the end of the driveway then use a regular rivet gun

the tool isnt a "rivet" persay.. but it more peens over the pins. usually a chain breaker tool also comes with a peener... huh huh.. i said peener

[odduc]

Thanks guys. I'm gonna go ahead and buy the tool. It's not too expensive and you guys all live a long way from me, except for honclifbr but you're leaving too soon. But, thanks to all I really appreciate all of the offers !!!

[reiobard]

if mike .5 squid is coming to bike night tuesday i can get it from him and bring it to work (PC Connection) if that works for both of you. If not then just buy the thing so I can borrow it when i have to change my chain

[KB]

Odduc I'm in manchester and would be happy to come for a ride to you and help ya out one night this week!! I have the emgo tool works well!!

KB