Originally Posted by
HillRider
Non-reusable pins have been the norm for 20 years or more but some riders do get away with it if they are light and/or ride in relatively flat terrain. I personally would never trust a re-riveted chain. The consequences of failure can be very expensive.
20 years? who knew? i've been re-riveting chains since forever. noone told me, just
happened to come across a warning not to reuse. did around 20k miles the last
few years thailand/cambodia/vietnam/laos/china without a chain failure.
i'm guessing the chain would only fail if the outer plate is pushed out when the
rivet is pushed back in. but the lawyers make 'em say nevernevernever.
nevertheless, i have ordered 5 kmc quickie-links online (total cost of $4, highway
robbery!). i'll replace the reused pin..........if i can locate it.