Bike It Heavy Duty Chain Vice

[hk_fz6_05]

got one of these http://static1.intobikes.co.uk/images/0d7d34cb-spacer.gif

from intobikes.co.uk. The vendor was fine - quick service and polite, decent prices.

The tool seemed fine to begin with, though with a few too many moving parts, but worked well for removing the pin and getting the plate on the master link. When rivetting the second pin however it stretched so all the pressure was absorbed by the vice instead of the pin and is now useless. Fortunately this happened just as the pin was wide enough to hold, but an expensive one-use item.

 

[odachi13]

I've had the exact same experience with a bike-it tool before. It was pretty much the same tool, only for a push-bike. Got one rivet off then the poor quality metal (if you can call it metal) tore!

Have you tried sending it back? I took mine back to the local bike shop, dropped it on their desk and they immediatly gave me my money back. It shouldn't be able to break itself under its own pressure.

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

I sprung for the DID tool:

DID KM501E Sport Cutting and Riveting Tool - Street Bike - Motorcycle Superstore


Super heavy duty, stops automatically when you get to the end so you CAN'T OVERTIGHTEN the master link.

I did find it $20.00 cheaper(after I bought it) on another site so look around.

 

[greg]

I paid about £30 for my tool (plus £10 for a mini grinder), I managed to change 2 chains before the riveter broke

i've heard whale tools are highly recommended too, but pricey

 

[CavDoc]

Found the DID tool on indysuperbikes for $79 - but shipping takes it right back to $98 so unless you have a free shipping code not worth it...

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

Found the DID tool on indysuperbikes for $79 - but shipping takes it right back to $98 so unless you have a free shipping code not worth it...

$20.00 for shipping, jeez..

I know some companies go by the dollor amount, not the size and weight..That tool isn't that large or heavy(certainly no where's near $20.00).