RE: [ST] Breaking the chain

["Masiak, Richard" <Richard_Masiak@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

You're correct.  The chain tool usually comes with a pin press.  However, IMO, it's a real pain because the 530 chain requires some muscle to force the riveted pin out.  Taking into account the awkward position one may be in, i.e. lying on the ground, it's much easier to dremel the head off the riveted end before using the tool to push the pin out.

Now if I had the bike up at head level, where I could stand and do it that would be a different story.

Rich

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[mailto:st-triumphnet.com-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Jack
Hays
Sent: Friday, August 12, 2005 9:17 AM
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Subject: [ST] Breaking the chain


I keep seeing post on tools to grind, etc. the chain rivets off to break
the chain.
For years I've owned a very simple chain link tool that works like a charm
even though it looks none for the job.
A small steel block with a pin on one side that is tightened up and pushes
the pin link through. It cost about $5.00 and is placed on the chain, held
with a large crescent wrench, and the pin turned with a 13mm wrench or
socket. Never failed me in twenty years of racing bikes and numerous
chains. True, you have to use it twice, once on each pin of the link, but
it always works, is clean, and cheap.
Does nobody use these but me? Why grind?


Jack Hays
972-952-5065
"I'll see you on the dark side of the Moon"
Que Lastima

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