Will Trade Beer for use of Chain Cutter/Riveter (Loveland/FT Collins)

[SVryan]

Hello everyone in Region 3.

In preparation for spring I'm lining up my maintenance tasks for the bike. I need a new chain/sprocket set soon. Before I go order an expensive tool for limited use, I am hoping to lure a good sam with the promise of premium beer.

I would love to borrow a chain tool if you have one.

Ryan, E40th St., Loveland CO
2007 SV650st, ABS

[Justin]

Wish I had one to offer - I like beer

If you can't find a donor, can always grab one for less than $15 at Harbor Freight

http://www.harborfreight.com/heavy-duty-chain-breaker-66488.html

[JimWilliamson]

I don't have one either (unless it's lightweight bicycle class) though the HabaFrt is nearby if you'd like me to take a gander.

970-219-0004 me

[Justin]

I don't have one either (unless it's lightweight bicycle class) though the HabaFrt is nearby if you'd like me to take a gander.

970-219-0004 me

Got a Harbor Freight up there in FT. Collins? Got a few down here in the "Big City"  

[JimWilliamson]

OOh, ya hey, HabaFreight - end of the line before 40 miles of tumbleweed to the state line!

 

What city you in Justin? CS, south Den?

[Justin]

OOh, ya hey, HabaFreight - end of the line before 40 miles of tumbleweed to the state line!

 

What city you in Justin? CS, south Den?

Living with the rich folk down here in Highlands Ranch - (to be fair though, I think we own the smallest house here )

[DancesWithTrees]

If he's offering free beer it might be worth someone swinging by Harbor Freight to buy the Chain Cutter/Riveter and then stopping at his place to borrow it to him why drinking his free beer.  It would make for a pretty cheep tool.

[Justin]

If he's offering free beer it might be worth someone swinging by Harbor Freight to buy the Chain Cutter/Riveter and then stopping at his place to borrow it to him why drinking his free beer.  It would make for a pretty cheep tool.

I think you are on to something  

[JimWilliamson]

There could be worse things than being known as a tool whore...

Ryan what size chain is on that SV650 (too lazy on a Sat PM to look it up)? While I could put a smiley here - the issue is rather series (though I work for pop and good pizza (still looking for good za out here - though Justine's is good za - says this close enough to Chicago boy [still haven't found any good deep dish pie]).

I'll be down in Aurora Sunday for the game.

As an aside, sister & fam are in Aurora and bro & fam are in Highland's Ranch - so I get down to the ritzy section every now and then.

[SVryan]

Thanks for the HF suggestion guys. I will check that out. Enjoy the game.

Ryan

[JimWilliamson]

Thanks for the HF suggestion guys. I will check that out. Enjoy the game.

HF has a ~$15 chain breaker that can double as a rivet insertion tool - search You Tube for vids on using the tool to rivet. They have the $60 tool as well.

http://www.harborfreight.com/heavy-duty-chain-breaker-66488.html

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=harbor+freight+chain+rivet&aq=f

http://www.harborfreight.com/chain-saw-chain-breaker-spinner-99835.html

While not a first choice for the job, I do have a shop press in the garage:

http://www.harborfreight.com/12-ton-shop-press-33497.html

[SVryan]

Thanks Jim.

If I get one you guys can bring me beer while I replace your chains.

[Justin]

Thanks Jim.

If I get one you guys can bring me beer while I replace your chains.

As long as you don't drink it till your done

I actually have a new chain and sprockets sitting in the garage - just waiting for the current one to wear out - at 30,500 and it's still within spec, a record for my heavy handed riding  

[SVryan]

OK I just ordered the "Jumbo chain tool". I figured someone in region 3 should have one. Justin run on up here when ready for new chain install.

Ryan