Hi guys, I want to buy a chain repair kit for my 2011 TE 630 ... something to repair the chain if it breaks when I'm riding away from anywhere ... but I really have no idea what to buy. So, what chain repair kit should I buy and where do I buy it from? Thanks, bob
Mate best thing is to try not break a chain, use good quality did / renthal x or o ring chains. Carry a spare master clip to suit and a mini chain breaker in you tool kit . Your chain will have a link with details on it so you can work out what clip you need . There is lots of vids out there on changing chains . A good quality breaker is important
Thank you very much Stujam. I try not to break the chain, I just need to be prepared, I would be really pissed if I stranded somewhere due to something that can be fixed easily. So, I'm gonna need a spare master clip and chain breaker, I think I can get them here. Thanks again
Motionpro makes a great breaker/press/riveter. A little pricey but easy to use and very well made. Packs small in it's case.
Thats about all you can do. After that there really is not much fixing to be had. I switched to riveted masters links after having one loose a clip on my chain and then another on a buddies a month later.
Thanks Johnrg and Motosportz. John, is the clamp, link and clip part of a kit? Or did you buy each of them separately?
I have ridden up, down and all around the Baja Pennisula for the past 35 years or so and have encountered some very remote areas in my travels. This is my advise on chain repairs. Buy a new chain for your bike that is about 5 or 6 links too long and cut it down to the proper size with your good, small, but good quality chain breaker. This will let you practise using your chain breaker in the comfortable confines of your home workshop and will let you know your chain breaker will work on your chain. Install your new chain on your bike and use either vice grips or a chain press to squeeze everything together to get the job done. Now pack your newly tested chain breaker, your left over piece of chain and 2 master links into your tool pack for the trail. Should you suffer the misfortune of a chain breakage on the trail you know you have the proper tools, parts and knowledge to perform a good trail side repair.
Does anyone safety wire master links? We were required to do so in road racing to prevent losing the master link. I am unsure if the chain guide may interfere but careful wiring/trimming may still provide some security. The voids on both sides allow some room to do this but the twisted end would need to be trimmed and tucked well I think. Just a thought. I always carry a small amount of wire and cutter for various things.
Also note that master links come in several sizes and not all fit all. The pin sizes vary as do pin length and groove location. Double check your not packing a master that will not work.
