Recommend me a chain rivet tool!

[Darkstang]

I need a rivet tool for my new 520 chain. Saw prices ranging from 42 bucks on ebay to 169 at motor cycle online places. DANG! I really do not want to break the bank on any more tools from this project.

Any one recommend a good one?

Ken

[jwhelan65]

I have a Motion Pro, works really well. I think it was about $100.00. Pays for itself the first time you use it.

[Guest]

I peen the links with a punch and hammer.

[bwringer]

I peen the links with a punch and hammer.

This takes a good bit of experience to get right. The rivet tool is a far better choice for normal people.

I have a Motion Pro chain breaking/riveting set I found on Craigslist cheap.


Put your location in your profile -- perhaps there's someone in your area that can let you borrow theirs.


Here's a great source for motorcycle tools of all sorts:

http://pitposse.com

Their economy chain riveting tool set is only $50:

http://pitposse.com/pochcurito.html

[fastpakr]

Here's an option if you want the security of a riveted master link but don't feel like dropping the cash for a tool you'll use so rarely.

EK Screw Type Master Link

[Nessism]

This takes a good bit of experience to get right. The rivet tool is a far better choice for normal people.

I have a Motion Pro chain breaking/riveting set I found on Craigslist cheap.


Put your location in your profile -- perhaps there's someone in your area that can let you borrow theirs.


Here's a great source for motorcycle tools of all sorts:

http://pitposse.com

Their economy chain riveting tool set is only $50:
http://pitposse.com/pochcurito.html

I've used this model, thanks to Salty Monk (Dan), and it works great.



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[Guest]

This takes a good bit of experience to get right. The rivet tool is a far better choice for normal people.

I have a Motion Pro chain breaking/riveting set I found on Craigslist cheap.


Put your location in your profile -- perhaps there's someone in your area that can let you borrow theirs.


Here's a great source for motorcycle tools of all sorts:

http://pitposse.com

Their economy chain riveting tool set is only $50:
http://pitposse.com/pochcurito.html

Watcha mean normal people Willis?

[Guest]

You know what he means... as in looking down from Mt. Olympus....

[Texasgs]

This takes a good bit of experience to get right. The rivet tool is a far better choice for normal people.

I have a Motion Pro chain breaking/riveting set I found on Craigslist cheap.


Put your location in your profile -- perhaps there's someone in your area that can let you borrow theirs.


Here's a great source for motorcycle tools of all sorts:

http://pitposse.com

Their economy chain riveting tool set is only $50:
http://pitposse.com/pochcurito.html

That is a great looking cheap tool. I am going to try one.