Chain Cutter/Riveter?
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Chain Cutter/Riveter? - 5/1/2005 9:13:57 PM
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Delmustator
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Anybody ever rent a chain cutter/riveter to replace your chain?
I'm gonna replace my 530 chain (30k miles on it) on my 1000F and I don't want to buy one if I can help it.
Any ideas of where to rent one?
-Del
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RE: Chain Cutter/Riveter? - 5/1/2005 10:11:08 PM
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JasonW
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Cut the chain off with any old cut off wheel. Heck, you can get a cheapo electric grinder with a pack of wheels for damn near nothing at someplace like Harbor Freight. If you use the clip type masterlink, you can install it w/o any special tools. Just make sure you install the clip in the right direction so that it doesn't jettison during your ride. The rivet type links will require the purchase of a tool unless you can bribe someone at your local shop. A 6 pack of beer might do the trick if you know the guys. I don't know of any shops around here that will loan out a tool.
Buying the right tools isn't so bad. First, you will save money on labor for EVERY single job you do. Second, you learn more about your bike and you can make sure the job is done right the first time. Third, you will have a great sense of satisfaction from working on your own bike.
I vote for the purchase of tools and do the work yourself if at all possible.
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RE: Chain Cutter/Riveter? - 5/2/2005 9:28:29 PM
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Delmustator
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Well I've been looking and it appears that most folks like the Motion Pro or RK tools. They all go for about $89 + shipping.
Cutting the chain is not an issue, rivetting it correctly is. I have plenty of tools that will slice the chain like warm summer butter.
As for working on the bike, I'm the first to step up. I don't let just anyone touch her. That's why she looks just like she did 12 years ago new. I just hate paying for a tool that I know I may only use twice or three times at the most if I'm lucky.
A chain tool isn't as useful as say a NAIL GUN! Yeah BABY!!! I wanna nail something!! Errr... Sorry... Got carried away.. 
Anyway, I love tools.. I'll have to watch them on eBay and see if I can snag one for a good deal.
-Del
< Message edited by Delmustator -- 5/2/2005 9:29:37 PM >
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RE: Chain Cutter/Riveter? - 5/3/2005 5:46:18 AM
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Delmustator
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Cuts into my drinking and partying budget... 
-Del
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RE: Chain Cutter/Riveter? - 5/3/2005 7:25:26 AM
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chainstretcher
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I bought the motion pro years ago -- worked fine for a while but just wasn't stout enough for all the chains I went through. So I fabbed on up in the shop out of 1" cold rolled plate steel. It's waaaaaay stout enough now!!
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RE: Chain Cutter/Riveter? - 5/3/2005 5:20:07 PM
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rEdLyNeR
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quote:
ORIGINAL: chainstretcher
I bought the motion pro years ago -- worked fine for a while but just wasn't stout enough for all the chains I went through. So I fabbed on up in the shop out of 1" cold rolled plate steel. It's waaaaaay stout enough now!!
Care to share how one might do that???? shane_workman@insightbb.com
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RE: Chain Cutter/Riveter? - 5/3/2005 5:42:40 PM
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chainstretcher
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The 'how to' is easy -- just copy their design using stronger material. The motion pro actually bent -- my current model will not bend. Finding the material is the difficult part.
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RE: Chain Cutter/Riveter? - 5/3/2005 6:55:18 PM
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Delmustator
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Care to fab some more up for us biker brothers? If it's worthy, I'll pay yeah for your efforts.
I take it that you re-used the tips from your Motion tool. I know replacement tips and such can be ordered seperately.
Note: Too bad I don't have a CNC machine. I'd fab up the frame in a jiffy.
-Del
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RE: Chain Cutter/Riveter? - 5/3/2005 8:55:41 PM
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chainstretcher
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Ya, you'd have to get the inserts -- I'm loaded up at work this week ... if I don't remember hit me up next week and I'll do my best to make something up for you. I didn't use CNC -- saw, torch, drills and taps.
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RE: Chain Cutter/Riveter? - 5/3/2005 9:21:09 PM
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Delmustator
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Well my replacement chain arrived via UPS today.
D.I.D 50VM X-Ring 114 off a 05 CBR1000RR. The guy bought the bike and replaced the chain with 50ERV 10 miles later.
Scored the replacement chain for $58 delivered. This should last another 30k on the 93 CBR1000F.
Gotta love eBay...
Now for a master link and riveter...
-Del
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RE: Chain Cutter/Riveter? - 5/4/2005 12:46:00 AM
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JasonW
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Why not run a clip type master link? You can press those on with a pretty cheap tool from any parts hosue.
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RE: Chain Cutter/Riveter? - 5/7/2005 9:49:11 PM
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rEdLyNeR
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Chainstretcher-
I don't wanna be a pain, so you can tell me to get bent if ya wanna, but could you send me some demensions on the chain tool you fabbed? I can get the material I need, I just need a starting point. If you could, email them to me: shane_workman@insightbb.com TIA, Shane
P.S. And mail me those Two Brothers stickers you have in your tool box!!
< Message edited by rEdLyNeR -- 5/7/2005 9:50:06 PM >
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RE: Chain Cutter/Riveter? - 5/7/2005 10:20:26 PM
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Delmustator
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Well I took the bike to my local Honda shop (Performance Honda, Raleigh) and the service manager hooked me up. They installed the chain (I provided the master link $6) in 15 minutes and charged me $20.
What a difference it made too. My original drive chain was on it's last leg. It was kinking, making noise, and basically pissing me off. Now it is totally smooth. No noise or vibration.
Total cost to replace the chain (parts and labor) = $84
I feel better now...
-Del
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RE: Chain Cutter/Riveter? - 5/7/2005 11:16:48 PM
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sirlimpzalot
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Do remember that chain and sprockets wear together, and if you put a new chain on old sprockets, or a old chain on new sprockets or old sprockets and a different old chain...ect... you are goin to extremely shorten the life of your sprockets and chain..so watch the wear on the sprockets so that you do not snap any teeth off the things
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