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[stinkwheel]

Mater? I wish my late Mum had owned a fast bike!

But you wrote “HE”. ....Is that why it’s called a drag bike?

Fat finger typing...

[Wheaters]

Mater? I wish my late Mum had owned a fast bike!

But you wrote “HE”. ....Is that why it’s called a drag bike?

Fat finger typing...

I suffer from that too, and often I don't notice until I've posted. That's why many of my posts come up as having been modified.

[Jerseyplym]

I think the requirement for riveted links comes from powerful bikes using o-ring chains (which last a lot longer) because the movement between the plate and pins on the split link can wear and weaken it over time, faster than the rest of the chain. With a properly installed rivet link there is no movement between them.

I have heard they last about half the mileage of the rest of a properly cared for o ring chain, while on a standard chain the rest of it is probably toast before the split link will give up.

If you do use a riveted chain, make sure it's done properly. Too loose is dangerous, and too tight will wreck the o rings and shorten its life.

The proper tools have a guide to make sure it can't be riveted incorrectly.
Personally I fit the split link, ride to the shop and get them to install the rivet link (on a bike that warrants it!)