I have owned 4 motorcycles including my current XChallenge. This is the first bike I've owned with a chain. I am coming to some fundamental maintenance issues (chain maintenance/replacement) somewhat backwards. I have new sprockets and chain to install. The chain has a rivet link connector. What is the best chain tool that includes a rivet tool? I tend to over think things when doing them the first time which can lead to ham fisted results. (I know, it's a chain! How are you going to over think that?) Any and all advice is appreciated! Thanks in advance. A.W.
I recommend the RK Chain Tool. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...SIN=B0087Y493A&linkCode=as2&tag=advrider06-20
I have this one: http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/43/-/171/756/-/25847/Tusk-Chain-Riveting-Tool?term=chain tool that looks like the Motion Pro one and may or may not be the same. I haven't had to use it yet because I have 21000 miles on my FZ1 and the chain & sprockets just don't seem to be wearing out. Good luck, MrHix
I've used this from cyclegear with great success without breaking money in the bank: Chain Breaker and Rivet Tool Kit http://www.cyclegear.com/CycleGear/...hain-Breaker-and-Rivet-Tool-Kit/p/36518_00000
You can get the EK screw type master link and just cut off the old chain with a dremel. If you go with an EK... http://www.ekchain.jp/feature/index.html
If you're just removing the old chain and then putting a correctly-sized replacement chain on, I'd just get a cutting wheel and dremel the old one off. Save yourself a bit of hassle. However, if you're buying a generic chain not pre-cut to a certain length, you're going to need to remove the extra links with an actual chain breaking tool. I have this same one. Works great. It will rivet and remove links.
