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cheese
19th July 2009, 20:51
Think this would be ok?

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.26289

for $7NZD (or there about) should be worth the try?
barty5
19th July 2009, 20:53
Think this would be ok?

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.26289

for $7NZD (or there about) should be worth the try?

its for push bikes which have a lot smaller chains
LittleJohn
19th July 2009, 20:55
Think this would be ok?

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.26289

for $7NZD (or there about) should be worth the try?

I just use a cut off disc and punch, works fine for me on sizing new chains. When taking off chains I have some pliers that do the job.
Buddy L
19th July 2009, 20:58
you can borrow mine if you want stev, im just down the road.
Like Aaron said the bicycle chain breaker would no be up to the standared for breaking heavy duty motorcycle chains.
SARGE
19th July 2009, 21:02
i have a breaker suitable on my truck .. Barty has my number if ya wanna have a sniff
krad_nz
19th July 2009, 22:14
Just use a dremel.
cheese
20th July 2009, 08:00
Yeah i got a dremel, but when pressing teh new fitting its a pain in the ass. Meh i'll just borrow Cams one (like I chew up alot of chains anyway!)
B0000M
20th July 2009, 08:05
whats wrong with your chain?
its the same age in months as mine and mustve done 1/4 the use
4stroke
20th July 2009, 08:21
i got a drc one from cycle treads for 25 bucks i think, had to use it on the weekend after snapping the frkn chain at digga mcewings in toupo:bash:
cheese
20th July 2009, 08:58
whats wrong with your chain?
its the same age in months as mine and mustve done 1/4 the use

Nothing, its mint as, like you said, its not exactly trashed. Just saw that tool and thought that it could be the go.
camchain
20th July 2009, 11:16
+1 for grinder and pin punch.

Before putting new chain on I hone the 2 joiner plate holes with a bit of wet & dry taped onto drill bit so it goes on a bit easier. Back in the day, chain joiner side plates used to be a very loose fit, & I never had a prob with chains coming off. Side plate holes seem to have a burr on hole edge that comes off with above method. I like to be able to get my chain off and on easily. Not saying this is the way to go, it's just what I do.

I carry a spare link taped inside airbox. I also replace joiner link/clip link halfway through chain life just to be a bit safer.