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Bree
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Chain Breaker / Riveter
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January 27, 2018, 04:30:49 PM
Hi just thought I would impart a bit off Information.
After trying various Chain Breaker / Riveters I came across this one, Kellerman Chain Tool KTW 2.5. Without doubt the best chain tool I have ever used.. ITs easy to use and it Works, The press tool for putting on the side plate has even got a built in magnet included to hold the plate in place on the tool. Not the cheapest but for around £70 it will last a life time ( subject to abuse ).
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January 27, 2018, 06:57:01 PM
That's a good recommendation thanks.
I bought the Sealey on the reccomendation of Delboys garage what a piece of junk broke rivetting the first chain.
Now use a DID type works well but I do grind the heads off first.
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January 27, 2018, 08:14:01 PM
Originally Posted by
forestboy
That's a good recommendation thanks.
I bought the Sealey on the reccomendation of Delboys garage what a piece of junk broke rivetting the first chain.
Now use a DID type works well but I do grind the heads off first.
Yep Even with this one I grind the heads off ( I use a Dremal ? ) only takes a minute and even though I have every faith that it would work without cannot see the point in stressing the tool.....
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forestboy
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January 28, 2018, 07:09:01 PM
Used mine this afternoon to remove a couple of links as I'm sticking with the new smaller rear sprocket. Works very well although I don't think it would press many pins out without grinding.
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Bree
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January 28, 2018, 07:33:39 PM
Great stuff and glad your happy with the new Sprocket.
I am not going quite as extreme with mine just down two teeth. ( sprocket should be here this week ) so I may not even need to reduce the chain will see how much adjustment I have when fitted.
As to the chain Tool I always grind off the heads as it only take a minute and lessons the strain its a no brainer really.
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January 29, 2018, 12:28:36 AM
Originally Posted by
Bree
Great stuff and glad your happy with the new Sprocket.
I am not going quite as extreme with mine just down two teeth. ( sprocket should be here this week ) so I may not even need to reduce the chain will see how much adjustment I have when fitted.
You'll still have some adjustment left if you just go down 2 teeth, I have gone down 3 teeth to 42 and she's still got a little left, I think you could even go down to 41 and still be ok, but it won't leave much adjustment.
I'll also be keeping the smaller sprocket and taking a link or two out next week. She still pulls like a train even with 3 teeth off the rear and cruising rpm is a bit less manic.
Smithy.
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Low-Brau
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January 29, 2018, 02:17:08 PM
While I'm glad you've posted a solid recommendation, you've reminded me that after a decade of shaft drive I have to get back into chain work.
I'm not sure these are available in the 'States.
Oh, well, I needed a new tool anyhow. May as well take your recommendation and yell at you when I disapprove.
Last Edit: January 29, 2018, 02:19:16 PM by Low-Brau
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Bree
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January 29, 2018, 02:30:27 PM
Originally Posted by
Low-Brau
While I'm glad you've posted a solid recommendation, you've reminded me that after a decade of shaft drive I have to get back into chain work.
I'm not sure these are available in the 'States.
Oh, well, I needed a new tool anyhow. May as well take your recommendation and yell at you when I disapprove.
I believe that they are available there. As the instructions show a uk & usa flag on the English description. ????
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Low-Brau
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January 29, 2018, 05:01:38 PM
Originally Posted by
Bree
I believe that they are available there. As the instructions show a uk & usa flag on the English description. ????
I’ve been casually searching. I have not found one here yet. I may still.
In the interim, send me yours.
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Bree
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January 29, 2018, 07:32:53 PM
Originally Posted by
Low-Brau
I’ve been casually searching. I have not found one here yet. I may still.
In the interim, send me yours.
Already posted
Just send me your bank account / pin number / password / and I will collect £1.99
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