how and what tools to use for taking a chain on/off ???
can anyone show some pics of tools and/or how they did it ? thanks......

I used a grinder to take off my old chain. then I used a hammer, punch, and something soild to bur the new chains master link.

The proper way to do it is use a tool like this : http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/35-520-630-CHAIN-BREAKER-RIVET-Tool-Motion-Pro-Tools_W0QQitemZ300312801625QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMoto rs_Automotive_Tools?hash=item45ec09b159&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318

and this

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHAIN-TOOL-JUMBO-Motion-Pro-Tools-520-530-535-630_W0QQitemZ220408903756QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors _Automotive_Tools?hash=item335164f84c&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318

They're cheaper ones to be found.

wow.... its a bit pricey, there has to be some cheaper tools right?
is there gonna be 2 different tools for breaking off a chain and installing one? or is it gonna be the same tool ? thanks.

wow.... its a bit pricey, there has to be some cheaper tools right?
is there gonna be 2 different tools for breaking off a chain and installing one? or is it gonna be the same tool ? thanks.

yes they are cheaper ones, those were just what came up on top of google lol. There are kits that will have both tools for under a $100 or even cheaper. I know you can find the rivet tool for around $25 on ebay etc. The link cutter I'm not sure about, but a grinder does wonders :)

Hit up your local auto parts store or bike shop.

They should sell some tools, or even possibly rent them, which will save you some cheddar in the end.

hacksaw works too, slower but more precise. (i used a grinder myself)

once you get the old chain off and the new one on with the new master, you can use all kinds of impact-able tools to flare the rivets. the rivet tool obviously makes this safe and easy, but if you only have a ball-peen hammer and a 2x4, so be it!

if you google 'motorcycle master rivet' you'll get all kinds of details

I just finished mine a few weeks back
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg183/gatorman22/bikes/th_IMG_2456s.jpg (http://s248.photobucket.com/albums/gg183/gatorman22/bikes/?action=view&current=IMG_2456s.jpg)

so all your doing is placing the chain tool on the master link and turning it down till when? u hear a click and that means the links are connected?

so all your doing is placing the chain tool on the master link and turning it down till when? u hear a click and that means the links are connected?

Until it mushrooms the head of the rivet enough that the side plate wont jump off.

This is how I went through it
http://www.canyonchasers.net/shop/generic/chain-rplc.php