Chain Tools?

[6]

I'm looking for a chain tool. I don't want to spend $100 on it. That said, in the past I have had real bad luck breaking them, bending the pin adapters, not being able to get pins out, in, etc. I don't know why, but chain tools and me are not best friends.

I'm a master link guy at heart. But I need to pull a few links out if the speedway bike and I will every time I change gearing for the other track.

What do you guys use that actually work on tough chains?

[Ziggy]

My go to chain tool.
Shop around for better pricing.

PBR Chain Tool - Motion Pro

[ParcNHawk]

I have that tool also, but find that it doesn't self-center when you squeeze the plates on. I think there could be a better one on the market.

[JanM]

I have the Whale tool - excellent, but you still need to be careful and use it right. An angle grinder and a set of parallel pliers and a 2lb hammer are also good to have with the Whale tool...

Pro Riveting Tool Whale No. 50 For Chains 520-532, Riveting Tool, Extreme Robust | eBay

[6]

I have the Whale tool - excellent, but you still need to be careful and use it right. An angle grinder and a set of parallel pliers and a 2lb hammer are also good to have with the Whale tool...

Pro Riveting Tool Whale No. 50 For Chains 520-532, Riveting Tool, Extreme Robust | eBay

Looks stout, but way out of my budget.

[behindthetimes]

I'm looking for a chain tool. I don't want to spend $100 on it. That said, in the past I have had real bad luck breaking them, bending the pin adapters, not being able to get pins out, in, etc. I don't know why, but chain tools and me are not best friends.

I'm a master link guy at heart. But I need to pull a few links out if the speedway bike and I will every time I change gearing for the other track.

What do you guys use that actually work on tough chains?

Die grinder. big hammer and a 1/8 drift.

[Talon]

I have a Motion Pro set that has served me well. I can't remember what I paid for it, but I recall it was just under $100.

[mparker]

Ive only ever used the Motion Pro.

[6]

Well, chuck came buy with his chain tool.

Finally looked at instructions and learned what all those extra pieces do... And why I always break them.

Then proceeded to break it on him.

But hey, we got the links out.... .

[bk94si]

I have a tool (can't remember what kind) but I only use it for riveting the master. I don't bother using a tool to take the chain off. Since I am tossing the chain anyway, I just use a hacksaw. Crude I know but no fuss, no muss.

[6]

I have a tool (can't remember what kind) but I only use it for riveting the master. I don't bother using a tool to take the chain off. Since I am tossing the chain anyway, I just use a hacksaw. Crude I know but no fuss, no muss.

I'm with you.

I always take chains off with an angle grinder and on with a clip master. Now I need to be able to add and remove two links whenever I need to change gearing, which can sometimes be a couple times in a race night.


With that situation I want to be able to keep the links I need in the box and not have to have a string of masters to get the job done.

I've never had an issue with clip masters, I've also never had a bike this brutal on power delivery or in how harsh the ride is..

I don't want to learn that lesson by putting a chain though an engine case.

[JanM]

6 - you could have two chains...

[ParcNHawk]

Do you break the tool breaking the old chain?

I save some tool wear by cutting the old chain off and only using the tool to press plates and flaring the rivet.

[BillnOroville]

I have a dremel with a cut off blade. I cut the ends sticking through the place off then with the blade recess grind a little more around the pins. Usually the plate will pull right off with a screw driver. I have a very cheap chain tool set I think I got off eBay for 20 bucks. It will drive them out once ground off when a screwdriver does not work. Cutting off the ends makes it easier on the tool too. Riveting the new master with it takes a fair amount of strength but does get the job done.

[6]

6 - you could have two chains...

Thats a very, very good point Jan.
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