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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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Harbor Freight, Heavy-Duty Chain Breaker
Several days ago I installed a new drive chain on my motorcycle. I needed to remove two links from the new chain, so after I ground down two pins with my Dremel tool, I got out my trusty Bikemaster/Tusk chain breaker. :roll:
http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pr...dFamilyId=3001 http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/4/65/21555/ITEM/Bikemaster-Chain-Breaker.aspx?sst=RR|21555 Well, this tool wasn’t very “trusty†this time. :( As I started to push one of the pins through the chain link, the tip of the chain breaker broke off! :evil: Fortunately, I remembered that Harbor Freight sold a motorcycle chain breaker tool! ![]() ![]() ![]() http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...ogm9p1ga8dhbc4 The Harbor Freight, heavy-duty chain breaker easily pushed the pins through the chain link, and I finished the job in time to take one of my favorite rides. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The Harbor Freight tool is greatly superior to the Bikemaster/Tusk tool I had used previously. Therefore, I highly recommend the Harbor Freight, heavy-duty chain breaker! ![]() P.S. I love Harbor Freight! ![]() Spud ![]()
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Terrell and Grapevine Tx.
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Great report. I have had my eye on that and have wondered it it was up to snuff. Now I know. If I do get one, it will end up in my tool kit with some extra chain. I already have a couple of master lincs but if I break a chain mid link, I'm pushin the bike home.
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Southeastern Washington desert
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It only makes sense a Chinatool would work on a Chinabike! Thanks for the input, Spud!
When Q's chain is worn out I'll also go with a Tsubaki.
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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Thank you for kind replies, gentlemen.
![]() The sturdy handle on the Harbor Freight tool unscrews for easier, more compact storage in your tool kit. ![]() ![]() ![]() The Harbor Freight, Heavy-Duty Chain Breaker is currently on sale, and it is an exceptional value at $9.99. ![]() ![]() Spud ![]()
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Payson, AZ
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Thanks Spud. I picked up one of these a few weeks ago cuz it looked tough. Nice to know that it was a good buy.
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Altamont, Kansas
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There is some good buys at harbor freight. This is one of those items that is nice, but you don't need a top of the line model.
Allen
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Location: Idaho
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Terrell and Grapevine Tx.
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Darn it! I was at harbor freight at lunch time picking up some cut off wheels and a die grinder and forgot to look for the chain breaker.
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Alaska
Posts: 914
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a hammer and long narrow punch make shortening chains really fast. and cheap :P
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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