Motion Pro Chain Riveting Tools

JGNC · 08-12-2012, 01:03 PM

I ended up with a nice one time discount with Motion Pro. A chain tool that can rivet up to a 530 chain is on the list. They have several to choose from and I'm not sure which to get. Here's the ones I'm looking at.

http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0467/

http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0470/

http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0058/

I'll be using it a few times a year to replace endless chains on various bikes.

Thanks,
Jesse

Anorak · 08-12-2012, 02:18 PM

I have the kit you've listed third. It works very well but takes a bit of time to set up. I really like the looks of your second link. I'd buy that one.

ttpete · 08-12-2012, 03:38 PM

I have the 08-0470, and it works well. One advantage is that it will rivet both hollow end and solid end links. The die block and riveting head/s are held on by magnets and are easy to change.

Beezer · 08-12-2012, 05:00 PM

I also have the 3rd one & though a bit "fiddly" it works good. they all look pretty good.... #3 may be a bit over the top. no matter which one you get, when you use the thing break chain.... grind off the end of the rivet first. the pin will not push the swaged end of the rivet through the plate. not trying to tell the fox how to suck eggs, but instructions tend to be light on details & such

JGNC · 08-12-2012, 09:04 PM

I appreciate the input and will probably get the PBR one. It seems like it could be easily carried on the bike at all times also.

Beezer, thanks for the tip!

-Jesse

Beezer · 08-12-2012, 09:35 PM

I assume you knew I was referring to riveted chain & not those with the snap in clip. one more thing.... the steel they use on the pins is quite hard & a file might not cut it too well. I use a cutoff wheel or 4" grinder. try your stuff on a bit of scrap, especially if you think you are going to use it on the road

Yossarian™ · 08-13-2012, 06:27 AM

I have the 0058 kit and find that it does just about everything. I'd already owned a couple of chain breaking / riveting tools before getting this kit. I don't think I'll ever need anything else.

Twinz · 08-13-2012, 08:29 AM

I have the Jumbo set and like it very much...http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0135/

Skinner · 08-13-2012, 08:47 AM

I've never ground the pins, just push them out with the tool!

Beezer · 08-13-2012, 10:19 PM

roll the dice... I've broken a couple drive pins. replacements are available... I bought from Rockey Mountain ATV

Paul_B · 08-14-2012, 03:38 PM

I also have the 0058 kit, works very well, nice and strong.

JGNC · 08-15-2012, 03:08 PM

Ended up going with the 0470 since I could keep it on the bike easier. Thanks for all the replies!

-Jesse

elementalg20 · 12-04-2012, 10:49 AM

Don't want to beat a dead horse, but after reading this thread and looking the tools over a bit I went with the number 2 on the list as well, the PBR. First one is too much like every other generic one and looks slightly less user friendly although it's probably just fine.

Guess I'll find out this weekend how good the PBR is, need to rivet my D.I.D. 530 x-ring chain(hollow heads).

ttpete · 12-04-2012, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elementalg20

Don't want to beat a dead horse, but after reading this thread and looking the tools over a bit I went with the number 2 on the list as well, the PBR. First one is too much like every other generic one and looks slightly less user friendly although it's probably just fine.

Guess I'll find out this weekend how good the PBR is, need to rivet my D.I.D. 530 x-ring chain(hollow heads).

I have one, and it has worked well. My only criticism is that the handle is too short. I had to use a deep socket on an extension to slip on and extend it.

LuciferMutt · 12-05-2012, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twinz

I have the Jumbo set and like it very much...http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0135/

I got this one too. It's heavy, indestructible and very rigid -- just like a good tool is supposed to be.

Closest tool in your links is the PBR which I see you got. Good choice

08-12-2012, 01:03 PM	#1
JGNC ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2011 Location: North Central NC Oddometer: 174	Motion Pro Chain Riveting Tools I ended up with a nice one time discount with Motion Pro. A chain tool that can rivet up to a 530 chain is on the list. They have several to choose from and I'm not sure which to get. Here's the ones I'm looking at. http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0467/ http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0470/ http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0058/ I'll be using it a few times a year to replace endless chains on various bikes. Thanks, Jesse

08-12-2012, 02:18 PM	#2
Anorak Woolf Barnato Joined: Jul 2004 Location: OAK Oddometer: 29,120	I have the kit you've listed third. It works very well but takes a bit of time to set up. I really like the looks of your second link. I'd buy that one. __________________ 'Gonna get me a six pack...push people off the highway!' "they live off the carrion of our mutual distrust and bribe us with symbols that equate hatred with manhood." "I mean at the end of the day, I was addicted to Starting Fluid for Christ's sake!" "Yeah, that guy sure is terrible at touching moms"

08-13-2012, 06:27 AM	#7
Yossarian™ Deputy Cultural Attaché Joined: Jul 2007 Location: the 'Ha Oddometer: 8,130	I have the 0058 kit and find that it does just about everything. I'd already owned a couple of chain breaking / riveting tools before getting this kit. I don't think I'll ever need anything else. __________________ Successfully surviving motorcycling since 1976.

08-13-2012, 08:29 AM	#8
Twinz Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2005 Location: VT Oddometer: 454	I have the Jumbo set and like it very much...http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0135/ __________________ Twinz, Montpelier, VT 04 aprilia Futura, Ash Black 94 R1100RS...Sadly sold 73 Guzzi V7 Sport...Sadly sold 80 Guzzi V50 II...when all else fails

08-13-2012, 08:47 AM	#9
Skinner Mr.KTM Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Lake county Il Oddometer: 5,083	I've never ground the pins, just push them out with the tool! __________________ You might be an ADVRider if: You recognize your friends by the sound of their mufflers. http://www.meetup.com/Chicagoland-Du...torcycle-Club/

08-12-2012, 03:38 PM	#3
ttpete Rectum Non Bustibus Joined: May 2009 Location: Dearborn, MI Oddometer: 3,509	I have the 08-0470, and it works well. One advantage is that it will rivet both hollow end and solid end links. The die block and riveting head/s are held on by magnets and are easy to change. __________________ 10 Ducati 1098 Streetfighter S - "Sleipnir" 09 Kaw Versys "The problem with Socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money" _____ Margaret Thatcher

08-12-2012, 05:00 PM	#4
Beezer Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Anchorage, formerly Spenard (hub of the universe) Oddometer: 4,418	I also have the 3rd one & though a bit "fiddly" it works good. they all look pretty good.... #3 may be a bit over the top. no matter which one you get, when you use the thing break chain.... grind off the end of the rivet first. the pin will not push the swaged end of the rivet through the plate. not trying to tell the fox how to suck eggs, but instructions tend to be light on details & such

08-12-2012, 09:04 PM	#5
JGNC ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2011 Location: North Central NC Oddometer: 174	I appreciate the input and will probably get the PBR one. It seems like it could be easily carried on the bike at all times also. Beezer, thanks for the tip! -Jesse

08-12-2012, 09:35 PM	#6
Beezer Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Anchorage, formerly Spenard (hub of the universe) Oddometer: 4,418	I assume you knew I was referring to riveted chain & not those with the snap in clip. one more thing.... the steel they use on the pins is quite hard & a file might not cut it too well. I use a cutoff wheel or 4" grinder. try your stuff on a bit of scrap, especially if you think you are going to use it on the road

08-13-2012, 10:19 PM	#10
Beezer Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Anchorage, formerly Spenard (hub of the universe) Oddometer: 4,418	roll the dice... I've broken a couple drive pins. replacements are available... I bought from Rockey Mountain ATV

08-14-2012, 03:38 PM	#11
Paul_B Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: North Central Ct, USA Oddometer: 268	I also have the 0058 kit, works very well, nice and strong.

08-15-2012, 03:08 PM	#12
JGNC ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2011 Location: North Central NC Oddometer: 174	Ended up going with the 0470 since I could keep it on the bike easier. Thanks for all the replies! -Jesse

12-04-2012, 10:49 AM	#13
elementalg20 Studly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Melcher, Iowa Oddometer: 611	Don't want to beat a dead horse, but after reading this thread and looking the tools over a bit I went with the number 2 on the list as well, the PBR. First one is too much like every other generic one and looks slightly less user friendly although it's probably just fine. Guess I'll find out this weekend how good the PBR is, need to rivet my D.I.D. 530 x-ring chain(hollow heads). __________________ 1998 Triumph Trophy 1200 Gone...2000 KTM Adventure 640, 1994 BMW R1100RS, 2002 BMW K1200RS,1999 VFR800, 1996 VFR750, 1985 Maxim X, 198x 250LTD

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