Motion Pro 08-0470 PBR Chain Breaker

It makes me laugh when I read reviews of this product failing. Obviously those users thought they were too smart to read the instructions. The pin will not break when pushing out the chain pin, IF used correctly. Pay attention, and do not keep the push pin too far extended, otherwise, yes, it will bend! Great product. I can see using this for many many many years!

I needed this tool to break an old chain and install a new chain with solid style rivet pins. This was not only the best priced option, but sleek looking with an innovative simple design that I thought would last a long time. This chain tool comes in a cool blue blow-mold case to hold everything, and comes with an spare pin which is good. I filed the pin head on the old chain flush with the connecting plate just like on the instructions, and then proceeded to line up the tool correctly to press out the pin. I got about midway through pressing out the old pin when it became pretty difficult to turn the press bolt. I kept turning slowly and the pin finally came out and I was able to get the old chain off. Unfortunately after i took the tool apart to see why it was hard to turn, i saw that the bottom of the bolt that presses against the extractor pin (the third object from the left in the main picture) had broken part of the bottom while in contact with the extractor pin. This tool comes oiled from the factory and I even applied a little grease to the threads to ensure this would not happen. I could not believe that on the very first use of this tool it had a piece break off! There is no replacement for this bolt available from motion pro yet, i dont know if that is because the tool is new or what but i will definitely need to get one soon. I am afraid to use the tool to break another chain, for fear of breaking the tool. Thankfully I could still use the tool to press on the rivet link of the new chain, and was able to start riveting the solid pins, but i need a vice to hold the tool because it is impossible to hold the tool with your hand and rivet the solid pins with a wrench. Also, the quad-stake rivet attachment for riveting solid pins is rectangular in shape and not round as the picture suggests. This is a better design so that the attachment wont spin around while youre trying to rivet those pins straight on. The attachment for riveting hollow-nose pins is round, like in the picture. All in all its a cool compact tool, and i do like its design but was a little disappointed with the strength of the top bolt and Motion Pro needs to have all the pieces available for replacement!

I had a cheap chain breaker before this. I suck at chains. Previous breaker broke after two chains. This has lasted several and shows no signs of wear. Have used all functions and much better than the cheap brand in every way.

Expensive but well worth it. Couldnt have done the chain install without it.

Then it will work as stated perfectly

Ive heard a lot about the cheaper tools breaking after one use. This Pro Motion (as with all my Pro Motion tools) worked perfect. Directions were clear, but could be simplified (Pro motion please hire a graphic designer) Installed a 525 DID chain and the riveting part was done according to directions. But... I do not know if I didnt correctly which is pretty scary.

This tool turned out to be more than I had expected. I read other reviews and decided to give it a try and Im soo happy I did. This is the easiest and best built chain tool I have ever used. No matter what part of the installation of the chain it went smooth. I will never use another chain tool now that I have this. Built very well and even a 5 year old could figure this tool out.

A bit overpriced, like most Motion Pro tools, but you get a quality product. Its well built and did the job pretty well. Broke my Africa Twins OEM chain effortlessly and pressed/riveted the new one without any issues.

Worked very well for pressing the hollow nose rivet in my 530 chain. I did crack the magnet inside the head however I had the small bolt too tight. Worked great once I figured that out. Ooh and lube it! Lube all threads and riveting contact face. Used on a 1999 street triple

Professional quality tool. Worked perfectly.