chain toolsand the like

[el_oso]

anyone fit their own chains?
if so anyone got any tools they would recommend. want to learn how to change my own chains as i prefer doing my own work on a bike as i don't always know what the shops get up to. its not that i don't trust them its the fact that this is a relatively simple job that will need to be done many times on a bike.

[steve32]

i just got a split link for mine and fitted it myself
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[0ddball]

For riveted chains you need a tool to do it. Good examples can cost up to £100.

The cheaper ones can handle hollow pin links but struggle with solid ones.

[el_oso]

[steve32]

ive had no probs with mine to be honest and its been ok at high speed and stuff


:edit:
have a look on busters they have some there https://www.busters-accessories.co.uk/products/list/Workshop/Tools
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[Bikeless]

I bought a chain linking kit from M and P years ago,it was £30 but not sure about current prices.

[iooi]

Posted this in ANOTHER chain thread, so will post again


https://www.garagenight.tv

Esp 7&8
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[el_oso]

https://www.busters-accessories.co.uk/productInfo.aspx?catRef=CHBKR&kw=chain+tool

anyone think this should be ok?

[Kickstart]

Hi

For soft rivit links it will be OK (the ones with a dimple on the end of the pins on the rivit link). For hard links it will be pretty useless.

All the best

Keith
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[Robby]

Of course, with many bikes you may just find it easier to buy an endless chain, and take the swingarm off to fit it. Then you can grease and swingarms and rear suspensions bushes and bearings while you're at it.

[el_oso]

https://www.busters-accessories.co.uk/searchResults.aspx?style=0&kw=chain%20tool

anything you would recommend from this list? id rather get something decent now than buy a crappy one and have to buy another one for when i get a bigger bike.

[Kickstart]

Hi

This one

But you will need a bit hammer.

Or just make sure you buy a chain with a soft link.

All the best

Keith
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