Reddit reviews RK UCT 4060 Universal Chain Breaker, Cutter, Press-Fit and Rivet Tool Kit
We found 6 Reddit comments about RK UCT 4060 Universal Chain Breaker, Cutter, Press-Fit and Rivet Tool Kit. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
Quickly and easily breaks 40 and 50 type chain; easily press-fits tight tolerance 40, 50 and 60 O-ring chain side plates to the correct depth for clip or rivet link installationFlares RK's special pin hole rivet links to the proper dimension to secure side plates in placeWorks on most brands of chainsSKH9 tool steel grade cutting pinLifetime warranty on tool body and handle
I'm using an older version of the RK Excel chain tool. It's expensive but I've replaced a lot of chains in the 10 years I've used it.
Motion Pro also makes a good quality rivet tool/ chain breaker.
Cleaning it on the bike isn't bad, you don't need to clean it so well that taking it off sound be a consideration I think. Grunge brush, kerosene, shop towels, rear stand, and chain lube.
I use an RK tool kit I got discounted from Motomummy when I ordered a chain and sprocket set two years ago. I use steel Driven 520 sprockets and EK MVXZ chains on my two SVs. My brother has a Superlite sprockets and a DID ERV3 chain on his ZX9R and they're great.
So I got all the tools and part to do a proper chain swap. I wanted to rivet the master link, but realized that the tools I had bought (breaker and chain press) weren't meant for riveting, only a clip master link. I got it all on fine, I just need to swap out the master link for a rivet at some point.
Is there somewhere where I can buy just a riveting tool? I'd hate to blow my budget on this when I already have the breaker and press, and just need something to rivet the master link.
Barely...
I have three responses. 06 SV650S here. 520 kit (-1/+2, Chain and Sprocket below), K&N, DanMoto XG1 baffleless.
0) Do a Chain and Sprocket first. IMPO the PCV does little to increase acceleration, the changes are more dynamic the just raw power. (I don't know what a Zero Map is). Replacing your stock 530 pitch chain and sprockets with light weight (NOT Aluminum) 520 bits is one of the coolest upgrades. The 520 kit improve acceleration, wheel horsepower and torque by reducing rotating mass.
Note: I've had two NGK cr8e spark plugs fail/foul in the last 6 months. Care Extras with you if your running rich.
Two types of master links on chains
Rivet style master link (this is how OEMs tend to do it)
http://www.spaikmos.com/pics/MasterLinkLooseSlackCloseup.jpg
Clip Style Master Link
http://faq.f650.com/FAQs/Photos/ChainPhotos/MasterLinkTopLeg.jpg
how you proceed depends on how invested in tools you wish to get.
if you wish to go rivet style then I suggest you get a proper rivet tool. I've done the DIY tool method and used the cheaper tool but they're usually all junk and break in the middle of the job. the winner in my book is the RK Chain tool I have the 4060 and I've done 20ish chains with it so far I love it and the meals/beer I've gotten for helping friends out has more than covered my investment.
http://www.amazon.com/RK-UCT-4060-Universal-Chain/dp/B0087Y493A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415325133&sr=8-1&keywords=rk+chain+tool
If looking to save yourself some money I suggest going with a clip style master link and just cutting the chain off with a hack saw or cut off wheel on either a air tool or electric grinder. Clips go on easily and if you need more than a screwdriver and pliers you're doing something wrong.
The chain on my 2011 CBR250R is going to need replacing fairly soon as it was neglected by the previous owner.
This is my first bike and I don't know all ins and outs of things but I've managed to select new front and rear sprockets as well as a D.I.D 520 series chain.
My question for you oh so knowledgable seasoned pros: I need a chain breaker/riveting tool. After scouring the Internet forums I've come up with these three tools as some of the most acclaimed.
RK's UCT 4060
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0087Y493A/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_rtqKybFV2EHYR
D.I.D's KM500
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LPUGWFG/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_puqKyb9PV7WB6
Motion Pro's 08-0470 PBR
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0050HJNW4/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_bvqKybE5YW0M2
I've heard the Motion Pro referred to as small, weak, and "a toy", while some complain about the D.I.D to be small and difficult to handle. This left me with the RK which I haven't heard many negative things about.
For those of you who use any (or all) of these, what are your opinions? What are things you've heard about them? Do you have any OTHER tool recommendations other then these three?