Chain rivet tool

[hannibal]

I shortened a new chain too much and I want to reattach the links. I have a "nice" Motion Pro chain breaker that helped me break the old 630 and new 530 chains. But now I need a chain rivet tool to reattach the links I removed. I'm considering this tool, but wondering if it's right for the job: http://www.motionpro.com/product/08-0467

Anybody know what brand this is?

 

[bwringer]

I have that Motion Pro tool and it works fine. However, the specs on that tool do not mention 630 chains -- if you've already switched to 530, then that's not an issue.

Motion Pro's "PBR" tool is a newer development of the same idea, but it's simpler and has a lot fewer parts and bits to lose. Might be worth getting that one instead. Again, the specs do not mention 630 chain.

This one works with 630 chain:
http://www.motionpro.com/product/08-0135

I use this chain press tool to install the side plates: http://www.motionpro.com/product/08-0070
Only about ten bucks, and it presses on the very tight side plates on modern chains easily without marring.

You can usually get Motion Pro tools a few bucks cheaper than on the manufacturer's web site. Check Amazon and Pitposse.com .


The guy in the video is working with a kart chain, which is much smaller than motorcycle chain -- I haven't seen a chain tool that style in larger sizes.
Here's one for #35 chain: https://cometkartsales.com/-35-Space-Chain-Tool.html
Also, I don't believe kart chain uses o-rings.

 

[glib]

I used this. Inexpensive and worked great.
https://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-C...=1471476813&sr=8-2&keywords=630+chain+breaker

 

[SVSooke]

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?240614-Opinions-on-this-chain-tool&highlight= a long discussion here.

 

[Nessism]

I used this. Inexpensive and worked great.
https://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-C...=1471476813&sr=8-2&keywords=630+chain+breaker

Wow, remarkably cheap. Looks identical to the "Stockton" kit that Cycle Gear sells. I've got one but the main C-channel piece bent first time I used it (Cycle Gear replaced it though). You must grind off the head of any rivets you are pressing out of your old chain. Better still, for removing your old chain, cut it off using an angle grinder and save the wear and tear off the chain tool.

 

[glib]

Wow, remarkably cheap. Looks identical to the "Stockton" kit that Cycle Gear sells. I've got one but the main C-channel piece bent first time I used it (Cycle Gear replaced it though). You must grind off the head of any rivets you are pressing out of your old chain. Better still, for removing your old chain, cut it off using an angle grinder and save the wear and tear off the chain tool.

Huh! I had no idea there was a Stockton Tool Company. Must be in China though. Definitely not in my neighborhood. Couldn't find a company website either.

 

[hannibal]

I got the 630 off so I don't have to deal with that anymore. My problem is I removed too many links from the new 530 chain and I want to reattach a pair of links. In the video link I posted, he uses a tool to push the pin back in and reconnect the links. Will a tool designed to press on a rivet type link be able to push a pin back in?

It was a complete bone head move on my part. I usually meaaure 5 times before doing something but I didn't this time. Now I have a brand new chain that's too short to use. Hoping to salvage it somehow.

 

[Nessism]

I got the 630 off so I don't have to deal with that anymore. My problem is I removed too many links from the new 530 chain and I want to reattach a pair of links. In the video link I posted, he uses a tool to push the pin back in and reconnect the links. Will a tool designed to press on a rivet type link be able to push a pin back in?

It was a complete bone head move on my part. I usually meaaure 5 times before doing something but I didn't this time. Now I have a brand new chain that's too short to use. Hoping to salvage it somehow.

You need to purchase a proper connecting link for the type of chain you are using. You can not simply push the old pin back in. At the end of the day you will have two connecting links, which the chain people don't recommend. I don't think you will have major issues from a GS750 though. I wouldn't do it with a GSXR1100 on the other hand.

 

[hannibal]

Thanks Ed. I have a second clip link. I'll use that.

 

[gs11ezrydr]

Some of our distributors said it was possibly illegal for us to sell a clip type master link on any chain 530 or larger for street use. And also 525 for sport bikes. Not sure about the legalities at this time though. Only a rivet type link should be used for street applications. And no more then one master link of any type should ever be used in any application with out poss. negative results.

 

[hannibal]

After thinking about this a little more, I went ahead and ordered a new chain. I'll put the shortened chain on Ebay or something.

 

[Sandy]

After thinking about this a little more, I went ahead and ordered a new chain. I'll put the shortened chain on Ebay or something.

I've done that. Just reattach the links you need with a good rivet link and all is good.

 

[Boriqua]

I ground my rivets and still that amazon tool folded up like a piece of crap. What a disaster that was. Without pulling any punches .. that tool SUCKS dont buy it ever.

Since you already went and got a new chain it doesnt matter but if anyone else is watching .. I was able to crown my rivets on the master link using a c clamp and a ball bearing. The ball bearings are heat treated so it was a good deal harder than the rivet pin and made short work of it. I had a clip on link and while I took a cli link off the old bike and have seen them on many a bike .. I just felt better with a proper master. I keep the clip link in my bag.