Your butt is on the line when it comes to chains and brakes. PM one of our great forum supporting vendors and get the latest-gen Motion Pro chain tool. When it comes to a precision or critical operation, it's not a time for cheap tools.
I've used the Cycle Gear chain tool kit, but I only end up using the riveter. I do all the grinding/removal with "regular" garage tools (drill, etc).
Once you've done it, it's not too bad, did my last one (I always do new sprockets at the same time) in a couple hours, and about half of that time was spent looking for tools since I was borrowing some of my roommates drills and stuff...plus I was an idiot and cut the chain off before I loosened the front sprocket, so made that part more difficult for myself.
I always liked doing my own maintenance on bikes and hate to pay people to things that I can do at home. I used the RK tools chain kit and never had any issues with it. I know a lot of people complained about the tool and broke it because they did not use it correctly. STG had an ok video on how to use the tool on their youtube channel if you are able to find it.
If you are going to do this yourself, PLEASE buy at least 1 spare master link, especially if it is your first time installing a chain.
2 extras is ideal, as shit happens.
Check cyclegear as they have them from time to time for like $45.. still using my RK tool kit from 2004!
I just went and bought a $30 riveting tool....been too many years to remember from where. I might see if it has a logo on it. To get the chain off I just use a dremel to cut the head off the rivet and push it out. super easy only took 20min or so.
i used the cyclegear stockton tool - no problems if you use the correct pins.
as others have done, used angle grinder to grind head off rivet before pushing out with tool.
maybe not absolutely necessary, but using a caliper to measure the new master link rivet gave me more confidence in getting the correct amount of flare...you want enough to keep the sideplate on, but DO NOT split the rivet!
I always liked doing my own maintenance on bikes and hate to pay people to things that I can do at home. I used the RK tools chain kit and never had any issues with it. I know a lot of people complained about the tool and broke it because they did not use it correctly. STG had an ok video on how to use the tool on their youtube channel if you are able to find it.
If you are going to do this yourself, PLEASE buy at least 1 spare master link, especially if it is your first time installing a chain.
2 extras is ideal, as shit happens.
Will keep this in mind. Still learning the process.
Check cyclegear as they have them from time to time for like $45.. still using my RK tool kit from 2004!
i used the cyclegear stockton tool - no problems if you use the correct pins.
as others have done, used angle grinder to grind head off rivet before pushing out with tool.
maybe not absolutely necessary, but using a caliper to measure the new master link rivet gave me more confidence in getting the correct amount of flare...you want enough to keep the sideplate on, but DO NOT split the rivet!
I just went on Amazon and snagged a tool for $35~ shipped, always useful to have one in your arsenal because it will get used. +1 on buying and keeping spare links!
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