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DroafNekhyb5
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PostPosted: 09:53 - 29 Oct 2013    Post subject: Recommended Chain Tools Reply with quote
I'm looking to replace my chain and sprockets and I'm just wondering what tools other people use? I've seen a lot of horror stories about one time use Motrax stuff, which is why I'm looking for advice. Very Happy
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PostPosted: 10:07 - 29 Oct 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
First you need to know the difference between the types of rivets. You can use The Tool on one type (where you drive a stake into it to 'mushroom' it) and the other you have to peen with a hammer. The peened ones also have to be ground off, though I did manage to drive a peened one out before I bent the tool (Motrax, got a refund).
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PostPosted: 10:30 - 29 Oct 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
_Iain_ wrote:
Given Motrax went bust in Jan 2011 I dont think there's much to worry about Laughing
...then there must be several warehouses full of old stock given the availability over t'net Wink

iirc the name was bought by Oxford or J&S (I know J&S bought the rights to Frank Thomas that was part of the same group/names).
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nathan k
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PostPosted: 10:47 - 29 Oct 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
If it's just got a clip over a split link, then use needle nose pliers to get it off.
It's all pretty simple, take the front sprocket off (there will be a split pin somewhere probably) followed by the back wheel.

When you put the back wheel in be careful of the pads, it should slide in smoothly, don't press the brake at any point as you'll struggle to get it in. Might be easier to even take the calliper off depending on the bike.

Don't need any special tools other then a paddock stand, even then a pallet or two will suffice.
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DroafNekhyb5
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PostPosted: 08:07 - 30 Oct 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hetzer wrote:
First you need to know the difference between the types of rivets.


It's a DID ZVM-X chain that I'm looking at getting and the supplier only states that the "rivet link is supplied with the chain". I've searched and can't seem to find the type of rivet that DID usually supply.
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dodgydog
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PostPosted: 08:27 - 30 Oct 2013    Post subject: Re: Recommended Chain Tools Reply with quote
DroafNekhyb5 wrote:
I'm looking to replace my chain and sprockets and I'm just wondering what tools other people use? I've seen a lot of horror stories about one time use Motrax stuff, which is why I'm looking for advice. Very Happy


Don't try to press out the old pin with a chain tool, it's almost certain to bend the press pin in the tool.

Whichever you buy, don't forget to undo the sprocket bolts front and rear BEFORE you start hacking at the chain or taking the wheel off (that way you can still have a rideable bike to go and buy a breaker bar or bit of scaffold pole).

I use an angle grinder to take the end off the rivet first, then try to press the rivet out with the tool, if it isn't playing I just grind through the link.

Most chain tools are ok to peen over the rivet link on the new chain, but a couple of hammers are just as good, (used carefully)
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PostPosted: 10:25 - 30 Oct 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
my mate justr bought a new one, from beta, they supply tools to jerry burgess, it was £180..............
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yen_powell
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PostPosted: 12:51 - 30 Oct 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
I use one of these after removing a little of the rivet head with a few touches of an angle grinder. I then use the riveter bits on the new chain. I only fit DID chains, the one in the picture is a 525 x ring type.
https://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b165/yen_powell/chain%20swap/P1040345.jpg
https://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b165/yen_powell/chain%20swap/P1040357.jpg
I use the surrounding links to guide exactly how far to push the press fit side plate on before flaring the rivet heads slightly.
https://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b165/yen_powell/chain%20swap/P1040363.jpg
https://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b165/yen_powell/chain%20swap/P1040368.jpg
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