Chain rivet tools

[Ritten]

Since it looks like I'm back into replacing chains from time to time again, I figured it would be beneficial to just go ahead and get my own tool. I've heard there are basicly two different tools that spread the pin different ways. One uses a center punch and opens the end of the pin to hold it in place, where the other "mushrooms" the head of the pin creating a smoother hold and a better lip to safety wire the master rivet link as needed. Anyone familiar with these two different methods? Also, any suggestion on tools?

[snipe-br]

motion pro makes a clamp tool that works really well. It makes the mushroom style crimp.

http://www.powersportsnetwork.com/accessoriesdetail/product=62385/levelcode=6079/catalog=776/Tucker+Rocky+ATV/MOTION+PRO+CHAIN+BREAKER+AND+RIVETING+TOOL/accessories62385.htm

[kenwelshons]

I have never seen safety wire on a master link... any one got a picture of that?

That motion pro tool is the way to go... just make sure to buy a couple of spare pins for the learning curve.

[Ritten]

Yea, I think that unit is exactly what I'm looking for, thanks Snipe-Br. I've got some extra chain in the shop I can practice on.

[scootertrash]

They make a tool for this? Whow! Wish I would have had one back in the day when I raced MX and had 3 wheelers and stuff....