Chain tool

Skudd · Super Spammer Joined: 01 Oct 2006 Karma :

just putting a new chain on my bike and I haven't a chain tool for the soft link. getting the old chain off wasn't a problem, angle grinder did that for me. The soft link is the problem now. it isnt that soft. tried a g clamp on it to try and spread the end but no joy. What have others used or done when they haven't a chain tool? By the way I don't have a split link as it is an OE Honda part.
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Shaun · Likes 'em bent Joined: 17 May 2003 Karma :

So you removed the old chain before figuring out how you were going to fit the new one, common sense might come in handy in the future.

Even with a split link chain it's a pain putting the link on, I really doubt you'll manage to do it with a hammer, your only option is to buy a chain tool, pay a shop, or find someone near you who has the tool.

Mudskipper · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Karma :

I borrowed summit similar to this:

https://www.mandp.co.uk/netalogue/photos/large/500600.jpg

https://www.mandp.co.uk/productInfo.aspx?catRef=500600 off a mate to do mine.

Like a G clamp type thing, but with the correct squashing bits (technical term).
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..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

I've got a Motrax chain tool and have done chain and sprockets twice with it (with the soft links). Very simple and effective.

Cost about £60 but has paid for itself now.

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

There are two types of rivet on link. The soft kind (normally have a dimple on the end of the pins, and the kit Mudskipper posted about will do them fine) and the hard kind (basically a normal extra link).

2nd kind are a total pig to do. You will need a proper tool for the job (Whale one from B&C is probably the best one to use). You could try the kit above but likely you will wreck the kit without succeeding with the chain.

All the best

Keith
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Skudd · Super Spammer Joined: 01 Oct 2006 Karma :

Shaun · Likes 'em bent Joined: 17 May 2003 Karma :

Jesus, I thought my house got messy at times but I'd never manage to lose a full exhaust system in it!

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andi · Crazy Courier Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Karma :

can you remove the swinging arm? Can on my Fazer and its pretty easy too. If you need to replace the chain then regreasing the swingarm is probably due anyway Confused

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