Chain Tool

dbmet · 07-15-2012, 06:14 PM

Anybody have a Chain Tool located near Victoria or Corpus.. Thinking about changing the chain on my DL650 and thought I would check before I purchased one..
Thanks
D

_RG_ · 07-20-2012, 08:15 AM

Probably don't really need one. Just grind off the rivets on a link and use a flat screwdriver to pop off the side plate. Use a clip type master link for the new chain. It's that easy.

hizzo3 · 07-20-2012, 12:33 PM

I may be old school but I only use rivet type.

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DFW_Warrior · 07-20-2012, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hizzo3

I may be old school but I only use rivet type.

On street bikes I am the same way. Now on my dirt bikes I go ahead and use the clip style.

**Thrasherg** · 07-20-2012, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DFW_Warrior

On street bikes I am the same way. Now on my dirt bikes I go ahead and use the clip style.

Likewise, I can live with the dirt chain coming apart as I am usually not that far from my car or going that fast, but on a roadbike I only use soft rivet links!! I do not want the chain coming apart at speeds in excess of 30MPH as it can do a lot of damage (To me and the crank cases) and could leave me stranded miles from anywhere.. I would strongly recommend getting a softlink fitted, not a split link.

Gary

dbmet · 07-20-2012, 04:03 PM

Cycle Gear had theres on Sale for 29.99 so I picked one up today...
Thanks

DFW_Warrior · 07-20-2012, 05:27 PM

That is the one I have. It is good stuff, and a 100% knockoff of the Motion Pro tool that sells for $99.

Scorch · 07-20-2012, 06:30 PM

Yes, CG has it for $29. It's a good tool, be sure to follow the instructions carefully, especially when breaking the chain. It has upgraded instrcutions included, but here is a useful guide too.

I've used the tool twice, to remove, press, and rivet my V-Strom chain (after getting coached by the man himself, Scott, on my first chain.)

07-15-2012, 06:14 PM	#1
dbmet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Victoria, tx Posts: 47	Chain Tool Anybody have a Chain Tool located near Victoria or Corpus.. Thinking about changing the chain on my DL650 and thought I would check before I purchased one.. Thanks D

07-20-2012, 08:15 AM	#2
_RG_ Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bryan-sort of-Texas Posts: 773	Re: Chain Tool Probably don't really need one. Just grind off the rivets on a link and use a flat screwdriver to pop off the side plate. Use a clip type master link for the new chain. It's that easy.

07-20-2012, 12:33 PM	#3
hizzo3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2,538	I may be old school but I only use rivet type. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 __________________ "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far" - Theodore 'Teddy' Roosevelt DL1000K6, VN750A20

07-20-2012, 04:03 PM	#6
dbmet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Victoria, tx Posts: 47	Re: Chain Tool Cycle Gear had theres on Sale for 29.99 so I picked one up today... Thanks

07-20-2012, 05:27 PM	#7
DFW_Warrior Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 11,851	Re: Chain Tool That is the one I have. It is good stuff, and a 100% knockoff of the Motion Pro tool that sells for $99. __________________ Bill ('04 DL1000)('00 KLR)('05 YZ250) We'll never know our full potential unless we push ourselves to find it. It's this self discovery that inevitably takes us to the wildest places on Earth.

07-20-2012, 06:30 PM	#8
Scorch Join Date: May 2008 Location: Heaven Posts: 828	Re: Chain Tool Yes, CG has it for $29. It's a good tool, be sure to follow the instructions carefully, especially when breaking the chain. It has upgraded instrcutions included, but here is a useful guide too. I've used the tool twice, to remove, press, and rivet my V-Strom chain (after getting coached by the man himself, Scott, on my first chain.)

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