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time for a new chain
About 16k miles ago I bought sprockets and a Tsubaki chain from bikebandit. Can't remember if the sprockets were aftermarket or OEM but 16k miles seems reasonable for a set.
The chain still passes the #2 Phillips screwdriver test as posted by the Rev or someone, but it has tight spots and I have to run it too loose to accommodate the tight spots.
I used a clip master link and was surprised to find recently that I had lost the clip. 99.99% of my riding was on pavement. I glued another one on with some grippy rubber type cement like i6000. It's still there but I truly understand now that one little rock bouncing up can knock the clip right off so I will rivet this next chain on.
Anyway I think I'm going to purchase from Arrowhead Motorsports this time just to spread the wealth around a bit.
The question is, is the Motion Pro press listed on Fred's site all I need to install a rivet link, or is there another tool required? I have some old chainbreaker looking tools but am not sure exactly what I have.
Thanks, ian
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time for a new chain
Ian,
A chain press will install the pressed on side plate but will not rivet the link. You will need a chain riveting tool and those are very expensive. I can rivet the chain together for you but then the only way you would be able to install it is to remove the swingarm first. Let me know if that is what you would like me to do when you place your order.
Thanks,
Fred
http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com
From: Ian
Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 1:49 PM
To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Time for a new chain
About 16k miles ago I bought sprockets and a Tsubaki chain from bikebandit. Can't remember if the sprockets were aftermarket or OEM but 16k miles seems reasonable for a set.
The chain still passes the #2 Phillips screwdriver test as posted by the Rev or someone, but it has tight spots and I have to run it too loose to accommodate the tight spots.
I used a clip master link and was surprised to find recently that I had lost the clip. 99.99% of my riding was on pavement. I glued another one on with some grippy rubber type cement like i6000. It's still there but I truly understand now that one little rock bouncing up can knock the clip right off so I will rivet this next chain on.
Anyway I think I'm going to purchase from Arrowhead Motorsports this time just to spread the wealth around a bit.
The question is, is the Motion Pro press listed on Fred's site all I need to install a rivet link, or is there another tool required? I have some old chainbreaker looking tools but am not sure exactly what I have.
Thanks, ian
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time for a new chain
If you have "tight spots", check for missing rollers. As chains buy the farm they frequently will spit rollers, causing tight and loose spots. If this is the case, definitely refrain from riding until you get a new one.
A chain press is half of what you need to rivet on a link. The press does simply that... presses the side plate on. The remainder of the attachment is flaring the rivet pins so that the side plate cannot come back off. Each manufacturer's tool varies, but typically they look like the end of a piece of bar stock with a nipple machined in the end of it. Be careful... Make sure the tool is straight and don't over-do it. You can crimp them on too hard. Just make a visible flair in the end of the pin, don't mash it beyond recognition.
-Jeff Khoury
From: "Ian"
To: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 2, 2011 12:49:28 PM
Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Time for a new chain
About 16k miles ago I bought sprockets and a Tsubaki chain from bikebandit. Can't remember if the sprockets were aftermarket or OEM but 16k miles seems reasonable for a set.
The chain still passes the #2 Phillips screwdriver test as posted by the Rev or someone, but it has tight spots and I have to run it too loose to accommodate the tight spots.
I used a clip master link and was surprised to find recently that I had lost the clip. 99.99% of my riding was on pavement. I glued another one on with some grippy rubber type cement like i6000. It's still there but I truly understand now that one little rock bouncing up can knock the clip right off so I will rivet this next chain on.
Anyway I think I'm going to purchase from Arrowhead Motorsports this time just to spread the wealth around a bit.
The question is, is the Motion Pro press listed on Fred's site all I need to install a rivet link, or is there another tool required? I have some old chainbreaker looking tools but am not sure exactly what I have.
Thanks, ian
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time for a new chain
Fred,
I didn't see a riveting tool on your site. Do you sell them? I think I'd
prefer to just purchase the tool. I have more money than time right now, or
at least more credit
so I don't think removing the swing arm is what I
want to do. Everything was removed and well greased just two years ago and
the bike has seen very little dirt and zero water crossings so I think my
grease is probably still good for a while.
Thanks,
ian

On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 12:54 PM, Fred Hink wrote: > Ian, > > A chain press will install the pressed on side plate but will not rivet the > link. You will need a chain riveting tool and those are very expensive. I > can rivet the chain together for you but then the only way you would be able > to install it is to remove the swingarm first. Let me know if that is what > you would like me to do when you place your order. > > Thanks, > > Fred > http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > > > *From:* Ian > *Sent:* Wednesday, February 02, 2011 1:49 PM > *To:* DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > *Subject:* [DSN_KLR650] Time for a new chain > > > > About 16k miles ago I bought sprockets and a Tsubaki chain from bikebandit. > Can't remember if the sprockets were aftermarket or OEM but 16k miles seems > reasonable for a set. > > The chain still passes the #2 Phillips screwdriver test as posted by the > Rev or someone, but it has tight spots and I have to run it too loose to > accommodate the tight spots. > > I used a clip master link and was surprised to find recently that I had > lost the clip. 99.99% of my riding was on pavement. I glued another one on > with some grippy rubber type cement like i6000. It's still there but I truly > understand now that one little rock bouncing up can knock the clip right off > so I will rivet this next chain on. > > Anyway I think I'm going to purchase from Arrowhead Motorsports this time > just to spread the wealth around a bit. > > The question is, is the Motion Pro press listed on Fred's site all I need > to install a rivet link, or is there another tool required? I have some old > chainbreaker looking tools but am not sure exactly what I have. > > Thanks, ian > > > -- ian http://www.scarletfuries.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Scarlet-Furies/121218125931 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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time for a new chain
Here's a pretty good deal on a riveting tool.
http://www.mikesxs.net/mikesxs-tools.php?category_id=7.1
Not as good a deal as it used to be; for a few years, mike's sold these for the incredible price of ten bucks. But this is an awesome heavy-duty chain breaker that sets rivets too.
--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Ian Francisco wrote: > > Fred, > > I didn't see a riveting tool on your site. Do you sell them? I think I'd > prefer to just purchase the tool. I have more money than time right now, or > at least more creditso I don't think removing the swing arm is what I > want to do. Everything was removed and well greased just two years ago and > the bike has seen very little dirt and zero water crossings so I think my > grease is probably still good for a while. > > Thanks, > > ian > > On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 12:54 PM, Fred Hink wrote: > > > Ian, > > > > A chain press will install the pressed on side plate but will not rivet the > > link. You will need a chain riveting tool and those are very expensive. I > > can rivet the chain together for you but then the only way you would be able > > to install it is to remove the swingarm first. Let me know if that is what > > you would like me to do when you place your order. > > > > Thanks, > > > > Fred > > http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > > > > > > *From:* Ian > > *Sent:* Wednesday, February 02, 2011 1:49 PM > > *To:* DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > > *Subject:* [DSN_KLR650] Time for a new chain > > > > > > > > About 16k miles ago I bought sprockets and a Tsubaki chain from bikebandit. > > Can't remember if the sprockets were aftermarket or OEM but 16k miles seems > > reasonable for a set. > > > > The chain still passes the #2 Phillips screwdriver test as posted by the > > Rev or someone, but it has tight spots and I have to run it too loose to > > accommodate the tight spots. > > > > I used a clip master link and was surprised to find recently that I had > > lost the clip. 99.99% of my riding was on pavement. I glued another one on > > with some grippy rubber type cement like i6000. It's still there but I truly > > understand now that one little rock bouncing up can knock the clip right off > > so I will rivet this next chain on. > > > > Anyway I think I'm going to purchase from Arrowhead Motorsports this time > > just to spread the wealth around a bit. > > > > The question is, is the Motion Pro press listed on Fred's site all I need > > to install a rivet link, or is there another tool required? I have some old > > chainbreaker looking tools but am not sure exactly what I have. > > > > Thanks, ian > > > > > > > > > > -- > ian > http://www.scarletfuries.com > http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Scarlet-Furies/121218125931 > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
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time for a new chain
--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Jud" wrote:
~~~~Mike's is a great site, he has so many good tools at unbelievablly low prices, and tools that are hard to find. The chain tool you mention he carries looks good and is cheap. I spent stupid money and bought this one- http://www.sprocketcenter.com/p/102321/monthly-special-rk-pro-chain-breaker-and-rivet-tool-kit.html I'm sure this took will outlast me, unless I start to work at a dealership and do chains day in and day out, even then, the RK tool will last a lifetime me thinks @the OP...forget about clip type master links. yes, many here use them but they are not reliable like a rivet type. Buy the rivet link, get the tool designed to flare the master link rivet pins and you'll have one more trick up your sleeve I'm also going to go out on the limb and recommend using DID chains. Buy the best you can afford. Also, email the DID tech rep for flare pin width...that's the amount of pin that squashes when riveted. DID has specs for the width of the flare (+&-)...yeah, no kidding. I'm anal and measured using my metric dial caliper. DID does not print this info on the chain box, you have to email or phone for this information but for sure, many will bang the rivet on best they can and it will out last the chain...but if you want to make sure the rivet is in place correctly, there are specs for the width of the flare pin when you mushroom (flare) it Jake Reddick Fla. "Be Who You Are and Say What You Feel Because Those Who Mind Don't Matter and Those Who Matter Don't Mind." Dr. Suess http://www.shakinjake.blogspot.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/26137108@N04/> > Here's a pretty good deal on a riveting tool. > http://www.mikesxs.net/mikesxs-tools.php?category_id=7.1 > Not as good a deal as it used to be; for a few years, mike's sold these for the incredible price of ten bucks. But this is an awesome heavy-duty chain breaker that sets rivets too. >
> --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Ian Francisco wrote: > > > > Fred, > > > > I didn't see a riveting tool on your site. Do you sell them? I think I'd > > prefer to just purchase the tool. I have more money than time right now, or > > at least more creditso I don't think removing the swing arm is what I > > want to do. Everything was removed and well greased just two years ago and > > the bike has seen very little dirt and zero water crossings so I think my > > grease is probably still good for a while. > > > > Thanks, > > > > ian > > > > On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 12:54 PM, Fred Hink wrote: > > > > > Ian, > > > > > > A chain press will install the pressed on side plate but will not rivet the > > > link. You will need a chain riveting tool and those are very expensive. I > > > can rivet the chain together for you but then the only way you would be able > > > to install it is to remove the swingarm first. Let me know if that is what > > > you would like me to do when you place your order. > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > Fred > > > http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > > > > > > > > > *From:* Ian > > > *Sent:* Wednesday, February 02, 2011 1:49 PM > > > *To:* DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > > > *Subject:* [DSN_KLR650] Time for a new chain > > > > > > > > > > > > About 16k miles ago I bought sprockets and a Tsubaki chain from bikebandit. > > > Can't remember if the sprockets were aftermarket or OEM but 16k miles seems > > > reasonable for a set. > > > > > > The chain still passes the #2 Phillips screwdriver test as posted by the > > > Rev or someone, but it has tight spots and I have to run it too loose to > > > accommodate the tight spots. > > > > > > I used a clip master link and was surprised to find recently that I had > > > lost the clip. 99.99% of my riding was on pavement. I glued another one on > > > with some grippy rubber type cement like i6000. It's still there but I truly > > > understand now that one little rock bouncing up can knock the clip right off > > > so I will rivet this next chain on. > > > > > > Anyway I think I'm going to purchase from Arrowhead Motorsports this time > > > just to spread the wealth around a bit. > > > > > > The question is, is the Motion Pro press listed on Fred's site all I need > > > to install a rivet link, or is there another tool required? I have some old > > > chainbreaker looking tools but am not sure exactly what I have. > > > > > > Thanks, ian > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > ian > > http://www.scarletfuries.com > > http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Scarlet-Furies/121218125931 > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >
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time for a new chain
I have the D.I.D breaker/press/rivet tool and it works well.
My brother has the RK and I like it better, but that is purely a personal preference thing. The downside of the RK is that it's easy to misplace the small parts, where the DID is a little more "foolproof".
Actual cash value: $0.02.
-Jeff Khoury
From: "sh8knj8kster"
To: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 2, 2011 11:30:37 PM
Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Time for a new chain
--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com , "Jud" wrote: > > Here's a pretty good deal on a riveting tool. > http://www.mikesxs.net/mikesxs-tools.php?category_id=7.1 > Not as good a deal as it used to be; for a few years, mike's sold these for the incredible price of ten bucks. But this is an awesome heavy-duty chain breaker that sets rivets too. > ~~~~Mike's is a great site, he has so many good tools at unbelievablly low prices, and tools that are hard to find. The chain tool you mention he carries looks good and is cheap. I spent stupid money and bought this one- http://www.sprocketcenter.com/p/102321/monthly-special-rk-pro-chain-breaker-and-rivet-tool-kit.html I'm sure this took will outlast me, unless I start to work at a dealership and do chains day in and day out, even then, the RK tool will last a lifetime me thinks @the OP...forget about clip type master links. yes, many here use them but they are not reliable like a rivet type. Buy the rivet link, get the tool designed to flare the master link rivet pins and you'll have one more trick up your sleeve I'm also going to go out on the limb and recommend using DID chains. Buy the best you can afford. Also, email the DID tech rep for flare pin width...that's the amount of pin that squashes when riveted. DID has specs for the width of the flare (+&-)...yeah, no kidding. I'm anal and measured using my metric dial caliper. DID does not print this info on the chain box, you have to email or phone for this information but for sure, many will bang the rivet on best they can and it will out last the chain...but if you want to make sure the rivet is in place correctly, there are specs for the width of the flare pin when you mushroom (flare) it Jake Reddick Fla. "Be Who You Are and Say What You Feel Because Those Who Mind Don't Matter and Those Who Matter Don't Mind." Dr. Suess http://www.shakinjake.blogspot.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/26137108@N04/ > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com , Ian Francisco wrote: > > > > Fred, > > > > I didn't see a riveting tool on your site. Do you sell them? I think I'd > > prefer to just purchase the tool. I have more money than time right now, or > > at least more creditso I don't think removing the swing arm is what I > > want to do. Everything was removed and well greased just two years ago and > > the bike has seen very little dirt and zero water crossings so I think my > > grease is probably still good for a while. > > > > Thanks, > > > > ian > > > > On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 12:54 PM, Fred Hink wrote: > > > > > Ian, > > > > > > A chain press will install the pressed on side plate but will not rivet the > > > link. You will need a chain riveting tool and those are very expensive. I > > > can rivet the chain together for you but then the only way you would be able > > > to install it is to remove the swingarm first. Let me know if that is what > > > you would like me to do when you place your order. > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > Fred > > > http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > > > > > > > > > *From:* Ian > > > *Sent:* Wednesday, February 02, 2011 1:49 PM > > > *To:* DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > > > *Subject:* [DSN_KLR650] Time for a new chain > > > > > > > > > > > > About 16k miles ago I bought sprockets and a Tsubaki chain from bikebandit. > > > Can't remember if the sprockets were aftermarket or OEM but 16k miles seems > > > reasonable for a set. > > > > > > The chain still passes the #2 Phillips screwdriver test as posted by the > > > Rev or someone, but it has tight spots and I have to run it too loose to > > > accommodate the tight spots. > > > > > > I used a clip master link and was surprised to find recently that I had > > > lost the clip. 99.99% of my riding was on pavement. I glued another one on > > > with some grippy rubber type cement like i6000. It's still there but I truly > > > understand now that one little rock bouncing up can knock the clip right off > > > so I will rivet this next chain on. > > > > > > Anyway I think I'm going to purchase from Arrowhead Motorsports this time > > > just to spread the wealth around a bit. > > > > > > The question is, is the Motion Pro press listed on Fred's site all I need > > > to install a rivet link, or is there another tool required? I have some old > > > chainbreaker looking tools but am not sure exactly what I have. > > > > > > Thanks, ian > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > ian > > http://www.scarletfuries.com > > http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Scarlet-Furies/121218125931 > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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time for a new chain
Jud,
I have a chain tool that looks identical to Mike's #35-006 tool, and it works well, though it's not intuitive to use. I replaced my KLR's ORIGINAL chain (at 33,450 miles) in a campground just north of Whitehorse in June '09.
Cheers,
Ed
--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Jud" wrote: > > Here's a pretty good deal on a riveting tool. > http://www.mikesxs.net/mikesxs-tools.php?category_id=7.1 > Not as good a deal as it used to be; for a few years, mike's sold these for the incredible price of ten bucks. But this is an awesome heavy-duty chain breaker that sets rivets too. >
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time for a new chain
--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Jeff Khoury wrote:
~~~Jeff, At the time I bought the RK tool from the vendor in the URL, I also bought a 120 link ZVMX DID chain from him/themm (I already had new sprockets)...anyways, in emailing with the DID rep, he convinced me to buy their (DID's) chain tool and not to use the Motion Pro kit I have had for ever (the one peeps here use)...so when I was buiying the chain I asked the vendor to sell me the DID chain tool. His response was- "DID makes the best chain but we wont sell their chain tool kit, we had problems with a few and that was it". Hey!, I would have purchased the DID tool from another vendor but I didn't have any open orders, so I had the RK tool shipped with the DID chain. I'm thinking one is as good as the other I've only used the RK chain riveter once and for this last chain (for my 950A). Seemed to work well following their instructions. All parts fit in a plastic box so I'm not sure how one would lose any of the parts, unless they were careless? Jake Reddick Fla. http://www.shakinjake.blogspot.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/26137108@N04/> > I have the D.I.D breaker/press/rivet tool and it works well. > > My brother has the RK and I like it better, but that is purely a personal preference thing. The downside of the RK is that it's easy to misplace the small parts, where the DID is a little more "foolproof". > > Actual cash value: $0.02. > > -Jeff Khoury > >
> > From: "sh8knj8kster" > To: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Wednesday, February 2, 2011 11:30:37 PM > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Time for a new chain > > > > > > > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com , "Jud" wrote: > > > > Here's a pretty good deal on a riveting tool. > > http://www.mikesxs.net/mikesxs-tools.php?category_id=7.1 > > Not as good a deal as it used to be; for a few years, mike's sold these for the incredible price of ten bucks. But this is an awesome heavy-duty chain breaker that sets rivets too. > > > > ~~~~Mike's is a great site, he has so many good tools at unbelievablly low prices, and tools that are hard to find. The chain tool you mention he carries looks good and is cheap. I spent stupid money and bought this one- > > http://www.sprocketcenter.com/p/102321/monthly-special-rk-pro-chain-breaker-and-rivet-tool-kit.html > > I'm sure this took will outlast me, unless I start to work at a dealership and do chains day in and day out, even then, the RK tool will last a lifetime me thinks > > @the OP...forget about clip type master links. yes, many here use them but they are not reliable like a rivet type. Buy the rivet link, get the tool designed to flare the master link rivet pins and you'll have one more trick up your sleeve > > I'm also going to go out on the limb and recommend using DID chains. Buy the best you can afford. Also, email the DID tech rep for flare pin width...that's the amount of pin that squashes when riveted. DID has specs for the width of the flare (+&-)...yeah, no kidding. I'm anal and measured using my metric dial caliper. DID does not print this info on the chain box, you have to email or phone for this information but for sure, many will bang the rivet on best they can and it will out last the chain...but if you want to make sure the rivet is in place correctly, there are specs for the width of the flare pin when you mushroom (flare) it > > Jake > Reddick Fla. > "Be Who You Are and Say What You Feel Because Those Who Mind Don't Matter and Those Who Matter Don't Mind." Dr. Suess > > http://www.shakinjake.blogspot.com/ > http://www.flickr.com/photos/26137108@N04/ > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com , Ian Francisco wrote: > > > > > > Fred, > > > > > > I didn't see a riveting tool on your site. Do you sell them? I think I'd > > > prefer to just purchase the tool. I have more money than time right now, or > > > at least more creditso I don't think removing the swing arm is what I > > > want to do. Everything was removed and well greased just two years ago and > > > the bike has seen very little dirt and zero water crossings so I think my > > > grease is probably still good for a while. > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > ian > > > > > > On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 12:54 PM, Fred Hink wrote: > > > > > > > Ian, > > > > > > > > A chain press will install the pressed on side plate but will not rivet the > > > > link. You will need a chain riveting tool and those are very expensive. I > > > > can rivet the chain together for you but then the only way you would be able > > > > to install it is to remove the swingarm first. Let me know if that is what > > > > you would like me to do when you place your order. > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > Fred > > > > http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > > > > > > > > > > > > *From:* Ian > > > > *Sent:* Wednesday, February 02, 2011 1:49 PM > > > > *To:* DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > > > > *Subject:* [DSN_KLR650] Time for a new chain > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > About 16k miles ago I bought sprockets and a Tsubaki chain from bikebandit. > > > > Can't remember if the sprockets were aftermarket or OEM but 16k miles seems > > > > reasonable for a set. > > > > > > > > The chain still passes the #2 Phillips screwdriver test as posted by the > > > > Rev or someone, but it has tight spots and I have to run it too loose to > > > > accommodate the tight spots. > > > > > > > > I used a clip master link and was surprised to find recently that I had > > > > lost the clip. 99.99% of my riding was on pavement. I glued another one on > > > > with some grippy rubber type cement like i6000. It's still there but I truly > > > > understand now that one little rock bouncing up can knock the clip right off > > > > so I will rivet this next chain on. > > > > > > > > Anyway I think I'm going to purchase from Arrowhead Motorsports this time > > > > just to spread the wealth around a bit. > > > > > > > > The question is, is the Motion Pro press listed on Fred's site all I need > > > > to install a rivet link, or is there another tool required? I have some old > > > > chainbreaker looking tools but am not sure exactly what I have. > > > > > > > > Thanks, ian > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > ian > > > http://www.scarletfuries.com > > > http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Scarlet-Furies/121218125931 > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
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time for a new chain
According to their site, the RK tool that Jake bought (UCT4060) "combine(s) all the parts needed to break the chain, cut it to length and clip or rivet the connecting link." Doesn't it take three of Mike's tools to do that, i.e., the Rivet Tool, Chain Press Tool, and Chain Breaker Tool? Those total $77.00, versus $100 on "monthly special" from Sprocket Center (regularly $130). Didn't check tax/shipping, return policies, phase of moon etc., but it looks like Jake scored a nifty "Latched Plastic Box" for only $23.00! Actually, some might really prefer to pay more and get the neat little kit. Maybe the kind of guy who dials in his rivet flares... (Sorry Jake, couldn't help myself).
RK Tools: http://www.rkexcelamerica.com/faq.html#tools
Mike's: http://www.mikesxs.net/products-7.html?category_id=7.1
Sprocket Center: http://www.sprocketcenter.com/p/102321/monthly-special-rk-pro-chain-breaker-and-rivet-tool-kit.html
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