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Wyldkat
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PostPosted: 18:54 - 06 Nov 2012    Post subject: Chain splitter/riveter...which one? Reply with quote
Ok, this should probably be on workshop but hey ho!

I'm after a chain splitter and riveter tool, don't want to spend bucket loads but also don't want cheap crap..

Found a few, what do you think
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOTORCYCLE-CHAIN-BREAKER-SPLITTER-CHAIN-RIVETER-DID-TYPE-CHAIN-TOOL-/400310323122?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item5d345ac7b2

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Motorcycle-Chain-Cutter-Splitter-Rivetting-Set-Tool-/300584205994?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item45fc36feaa
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PostPosted: 18:58 - 06 Nov 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
A slitting disc is my chain splitter, and I made my own riveting tool for £0. Why not do the same?
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PostPosted: 19:25 - 06 Nov 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Interesting...but how did you make the riveting tool? Confused
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PostPosted: 19:31 - 06 Nov 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
I bought one on ebay, pretty handy, but I just use a grinder to take the chain off.

Curious as to why you need one on your Varadero. It comes with a split link chain.
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PostPosted: 19:34 - 06 Nov 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
For DIY / occasional use, I got this...
Think I paid ~£45 two years ago
https://2wheeljunkie.co.uk/images/uploads/Oxford%20Products%20Essentials/chain%20tool.jpg
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PostPosted: 21:48 - 06 Nov 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Wyldkat wrote:
Interesting...but how did you make the riveting tool? Confused


Surprisingly easily.

1x M20x70 bolt
1x M12x70 bolt
1x centrepunch
1xM12x15 grub screw
1x G-clamp
MIG welder
Pillar drill

this + about 45 minutes = this monstrosity. Contrary to appearance, it does the job just perfectly.

It was originally perfectly tig'd, but it cracked during use, so the blobs of vertical MIG were used to strengthen the shit out of it.

https://s10.postimage.org/lov1cs3rd/20121106_214234.jpg
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PostPosted: 22:12 - 06 Nov 2012    Post subject: Re: Chain splitter/riveter...which one? Reply with quote
Wyldkat wrote:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOTORCYCLE-CHAIN-BREAKER-SPLITTER-CHAIN-RIVETER-DID-TYPE-CHAIN-TOOL-/40031032312

I have one very like that. Probably is the same, but I'd look harder on eBay as they can be got a bit cheaper. Did the job fine for me.
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PostPosted: 22:27 - 06 Nov 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
mattsprattuk wrote:
Surprisingly easily.

Yeah... surprisingly easily if you have a welder & know how to use it, and are used to fabricating your own tools..

Most people would class making a homemade tool like that 'surprisingly difficult'.
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Wyldkat
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PostPosted: 22:47 - 06 Nov 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
@ paddy, good point.
Just realised I got mixed up, I was looking at the hints and tips bit that shows how to break/split a chain.!

Possibly just made my job easier Very Happy
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PostPosted: 22:48 - 06 Nov 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
covent.gardens wrote:
mattsprattuk wrote:
Surprisingly easily.

Yeah... surprisingly easily if you have a welder & know how to use it, and are used to fabricating your own tools..

Most people would class making a homemade tool like that 'surprisingly difficult'.


Amen! Neutral
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PostPosted: 06:31 - 07 Nov 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
the only tool you need to break a chain
https://i706.photobucket.com/albums/ww63/wornrear/Angle_Grinder.jpg

and to rivet one back together
https://i794.photobucket.com/albums/yy227/jgroening/Selling/4thbatch022.jpg
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PostPosted: 06:59 - 07 Nov 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
covent.gardens wrote:
mattsprattuk wrote:
Surprisingly easily.

Yeah... surprisingly easily if you have a welder & know how to use it, and are used to fabricating your own tools..

Most people would class making a homemade tool like that 'surprisingly difficult'.


You could always just use a smaller G clamp, then no welding required. Other than that, it's just drilling 3 holes and tapping them. If you're not capable of that, then you need help.
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Kickstart wrote: Hi I tend to agree with Matt. All the best Keith
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