Chain 520 or 530?

[dippy]

looking for a good chain tool, the one I think I might go for is the motion proT6 tool but it says for breaking 520 to 530 chain.

I've looked but can't find anywhere that states what the 650 chain is. anyone know?

and while I'm here, what does it refer to anyway?

 

[Greg Masters]

650 twin is a 525 chain.

You can't rivet with the Motion Pro T6 tool.

Without doubt, the very best chain tool is the DID tool - about £100 (or a copy of it - about £35).

Look here! before you buy a chain!

 

[dippy]

Thanks Greg I'll have a look

 

[stephen.stallebrass]

525 is the chain link width. Not sure hoe long the 650 is, the F800 is 116 links. Get a longer chain than needed and keep the extra as spare along with spare split/rivet links.

The terra-x chain breaker is a perfect travel tool (I took it to Mongolia & Siberia) as it's tiny but it packs a punch. It can just about break a chain without grinding the rivet heads off. I have one, not used it in anger but tried it on an old bit of chain and it did work.

Carry plenty of spare pins though. However if you get a good quality chain it is very unlikely to break if you maintain it well. If it's just for home use the DID one is the best but do try to grind off the rivet heads first.

 

[Smythson]

I just got the copy of the DID / motion pro (though not the T6) chain breaker - £22 eBay job.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vewerk-by...by_BabyFeedingUtensils_EH&hash=item20d8519308

Really easy to use. The relevant bits weigh 575g so a fair bit more than the 170g T6...

Best,

S

 

[dippy]

Thanks for all the replys, I didn't know I didn't know so much!

650 twin is a 525 chain.

Without doubt, the very best chain tool is the DID tool - about £100 (or a copy of it - about £35).

is that the one? seems half the price you mentioned so cautious.

http://www.getgeared.co.uk/ROTHEWAL...utm_medium=shopping_feed_uk&utm_source=google

If it's just for home use the DID one is the best but do try to grind off the rivet heads first.

I need the tool for a long trip next year so the grinding the heads off would be awkward and need to get to grips with the method end spares etc.


I've asked the adventure spec guys who said the motion pro T6 chain tool won't do the rivets, they recommend this

http://www.adventure-spec.com/default/motion-pro-pbr-chain-tool.html

but it's a whole Kg although it does look like it'll do the job?

 

[Greg Masters]

I just got the copy of the DID / motion pro (though not the T6) chain breaker - £22 eBay job.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vewerk-by...by_BabyFeedingUtensils_EH&hash=item20d8519308

Really easy to use. The relevant bits weigh 575g so a fair bit more than the 170g T6...

Best,

S

I keep one of those as a spare - but it's NOT the DID chain tool!