VOLUME ISSUE FEBRUARY , P103
To use the tool, you
simply line up the let-
tered markings on the
anvil with the appropri-
ate location on the tool
itself, and you're ready
to begin the process.
For us, it started with
removing/breaking the
old chain. To do that,
we aligned the "B" (for
"break") on the anvil
with the "B" on the tool
itself, positioned the
tool in place over the
chain, and tightened the
extractor bolt until the
pin on the chain pushed out. Do this
on both pins, and the chain breaks,
allowing it to be removed. Our new
Regina chain is a rivet-type chain,
so to install it we positioned the "R"
for—you guessed it—"rivet" on the
anvil with the "R" on the tool, added
the press anvil to the bottom of the
extractor bolt, and we were ready
to rivet the new chain master link in
place. It was that easy.
We can't say enough about how
well this tool is designed and how
easy it is to use, so if you need to re-
place your chain, do yourself a favor
and buy the Motion Pro PBR chain
tool. It will last forever, and you'll
have peace of mind knowing that
your new chain is properly installed
and secure.
Keith Dowdle
• Solid tool that is easy to use
• Great written and video
instructions
• Storage case is a nice
added value
• Solid tool that is easy to use
• Be careful not to overtighten
the rivets, or you'll have to start
over again (ask us how we
know). Nothing to do with the
tool itself, just user error
CHAIN TOOL
The Motion Pro chain tool comes
with a premium price, but you get
what you pay for. It works well and,
best of all, is very easy to use.
STANDOUT FEATURE
All-in-one design.
RIDER ANALYSIS
Recently we needed to remove the
stock chain on our KTM 890 project
bike so that we could test a new
chain from Regina (that review is
coming soon). Modern motorcycles
require specialized tools to remove
and replace the chain, so before get-
ting started with the test, we reached
out to Regina, an Italian company,
to ask for recommendations on
installing their new chain without
damaging it. Without hesitation, they
recommended the Motion Pro PBR
chain tool. Motion Pro is well-known
in the American motorcycle industry,
but apparently, they're known glob-
ally as well, which we thought was
pretty darn cool since the founder
of Motion Pro, Chris Carter, is also a
recent inductee in the AMA Hall of
Fame. So, we reached out to Chris,
who graciously sent us the tool.
Chris has over 30 patents to his
name, and the PBR chain tool is a
classic example of why. With this
pioneering tool, you can do every-
thing you need to replace your chain.
From the moment you open the box,
the product's quality is evident. It's
housed in a sturdy case with all the
pieces and parts well marked and
with very clear instructions both in
the box in written format and online
in video format.
List Price: $131.99
Website: https://www.motionpro.com/product/08-0470
