Do you carry Chain Press Tool and Chain Breaker with you rbike all the time?

[Junkie]

I've never carried it with me but might start now that you've said something.

[HERE] is the one I use. (cheap)

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on amazon as "ABN Chain Breaker 13-Piece Set with Carrying Case – Chain Cutter and Riveter for Motorcycle, Bike, ATV"

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I couldn't find my cyclegear brand chain tool so I picked that up Saturday, arrived Sunday, used it to install my new chain. Worked well.

I will say that if you're trying to break a chain with one of these tools without first grinding the pin head off, you're not going to have very good luck. I generally just cut the old chain off with an angle grinder and then install one that I bought cut to length... or if I bought a 120 link, I grind the head off (both sides) before pressing the pin out.

I also use calipers to make sure I'm setting the width of the link correctly.

Seems like a well placed bit of gravel would break or damage the chain - but if I were taking a route like that - say Alaska - I’d probably rework my whole tool selection some and then it would make perfect sense to have it along.

Chains are hardened steel and a bit of gravel won't cause any real problems.

Belts are a different story.

 

[davidc83]

I've never carried it with me but might start now that you've said something.

[HERE] is the one I use. (cheap)

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on amazon as "ABN Chain Breaker 13-Piece Set with Carrying Case – Chain Cutter and Riveter for Motorcycle, Bike, ATV"

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I have the exact kit...I took it with me to KSL (it isnt heavy) but dont know why...I dont carry an extra chain or links...probably wont carry it anymore.

 

[frozenpoet]

Yes... On my bicycle. It's built into a multi tool that I carry.

I've only had one chain failure before and it was my fault, I over did the rivet when installing a new chain.

 

[ld_rider]

If I were a suspenders and a belt guy, then carrying around links, chain tools, etc would probably ease my anxiety and fear of being the first person on the planet to break a NC700x chain ;-)

Otherwise, no, I wouldn't carry one.

 

[TheIronWarrior]

first person on the planet to break a NC700x chain ;-)

I even had one of the recalled chains (improper heat treat, possible brittle links) and gave up on maintenance since the replacement part was free and rode around on that for a year or two before going in for my new one and still no breakage!

 

[thanosgp]

A modern, high quality chain can become loose & worn due to neglect and too many miles but I would guess that actual breakage is extremely rare. And if you broke one while on a trip and had a chain breaker as part of your kit, does it also mean you're carrying a spare chain?

He's just carrying an extra link to rivet to the chain!

 

[thanosgp]

No i don't carry one or even own one. I do carry tools and chain alignment tool which i perform regular lube/maint/tension/alignment, also an air compressor and tire repair kit. That's about the contents of my Frunk. Ride safe and enjoy the many Smiles per gallon!! :{)

We carry the same equipment!

 

[kaz]

I would not leave the house without my ProMotion Chain breaker. Also carry a number of extra links. Have a tool box mounted under my rear fender with all my tools, and it fits perfect. There just ain’t to many places that I have not fixed a chain in. Also do carry a spare clutch cable. Every one of these I have used a number of times, most times when riding with other riders. On the road I have spent a lot more times working on other riders bikes, than my own. In my day of few motorcycle riders, you never ever passed a biker who is broke down .............................................................................

Sounds neat. How does that toolbox look?