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Help Re-using cam chain rivets?

Discussion in 'Kawasaki 250cc In-line 4's' started by Wade Wilson, Jan 18, 2016.

  1. Wade Wilson

    Wade Wilson Beaяs Premium Member

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    So I ordered a new cam chain and it arrived already riveted and connected to itself.

    can I just break the chain, instal it and then use the old rivet to rivet it back together?
     
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    Linkin The Mechanic Premium Member Contributing Member Dirty Wheel Club

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    That's what I did on the fizzer when the chain came pre-joined
     
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    And nothing bad happened? it all worked well?

    I'm just a little iffy on it, thats all.
     
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    Yeah never had a problem. The tricky part is aligning all the parts of the chain and not forcing the pin in, otherwise you could easily damage it, or cause a stiff link
     
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    You'll be fine mate provided you remove and reattach the right way.
     
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    you can but is it worth the risk ,a broken cam chain can do a lot of damage ,could be worth a couple more days off the rd and do it proper
     
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