recommend me a chain tool

[Hazylogic]

Getting really fucked off using trying to use a G cramp to press the rivet on my RK520 EXW chain on. Masterclips are tedious and my hulk-like strength always breaks the bastards.

Recommend me a chain tool for pressing rivets on!

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I have a Whale chain tool. Used to have a cheaper Motrax tool which was OK until it broke after 2 or 3 uses. The Whale has done four now and is going strong. A pleasure to use as well as it's so well designed.

[m0l0t0v]

The HG one I have was spot on for my Hornet and NC30.
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**\Tarmacsurfer/** said: It's that immaculately manly coiffure of yours isn't it. One glimpse of your virile locks and the punters can't wait to buy whatever it is you suggest, as it might let them be just a little bit like the Adonis that is our very own Molly Doovydoo said: Its not my fault I can't get it up properly, I just wasn't blessed

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Sorry, is this to actually rivvet it, or just press the plate on?

For solid rivets - whale.

For hollow and pressing - a screw-type tool.

Or just use a mole grip to push it on - I stick a nut over the rivet as it pushes through, so you can keep pushing.

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Owning chain tools is no bad thing, but I'd just use molegrips personally. Do half the time despite owning the proper tools, I've got one of these for pressing/hollow rivets;
https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Motorcycle-Chain-Riveter-Splitter-and-Riveting-Tool-/360288073966?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts

[stirlinggaz]

this one https://bikespeeduk.com/epages/steer2916.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/steer2916/Products/CHAINTOOL
is very good for the money. (better than some at 50 quid or more)
not quite up to the standards of the whale, but still a good tool nevertheless,
cheers,
GAZ

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Thanks though, mucho appreciado retardos!