Motorcycle Chain Breaker review

Nearly all modern motorcycles, with the main exceptions of belt-drive Harley-Davidson ‘big twins’ and shaft drive BMW boxers and Moto Guzzis (although there are a few others, too), have chain final drive.

As such most bikes need chain maintenance and, ultimately, replacement when excessively worn. And if you want to save yourself a chunk of money by replacing the chain yourself, as nearly all OE (original equipment) bike chains are ‘endless’ – i.e. not the ‘split-pin’ style of most replacement chains – you’ll need a quality motorcycle chain breaker. 

Machine Mart’s Chain Breaker is a complete kit designed for the repair, splitting and riveting of new (and old) motorbike chains. It comes in its own sturdy case, has received impressively high ratings from buyers with an average review of five stars, and typically costs just £21.59 – so you’ll more than pay for it the first time it’s used. 

For best results you’ll need to grind or file off the rivet heads of the link you’re attempting to split, or break. Then select the correct size ‘push pin’ for your chain size (three are supplied, 2.2, 2.9 and 3.8mm), position the extraction tool and simply tighten to push the pins through, so ‘breaking’ the chain. The kit also enables you to rivet the replacement chain in place rather than use a less reliable ‘split pin’ system.

This kit can also be used with chain pitches ranging from 35 - 630 and also includes removable pin guides for improved accuracy. 

Replacing your chain after excessive wear is not only vital for safety it’s also a relatively simple, cost saving and rewarding job within the ability of nearly all home mechanics – as long as you have the right tools.

Or, as one reviewer said: “Great product, great value. Did exactly as it was supposed to and made the job much easier.”

For more information on the Machine Mart Motorcycle Chain Breaker or on other bike specific products go to Machine Mart’s official website.