The Motion Pro Press, Break and Rivet (PBR) chain tool is an innovative, high-quality tool that works on 520, 525 and 530 O-ring and non-O-ring chains.
Product Review by Keith Dowdle
It’s capable of removing chain pins, pressing master-link plates, and riveting hollow and soft-nose pins, using a cleverly designed anvil that can be positioned in a multitude of ways to perform these varied tasks. By aligning an indexing letter on the removable anvil, you can use this one simple tool to perform all your chain-maintenance needs, and it comes in a sturdy case to keep everything neat and tidy when not in use. Made from heavy heat-treated steel, this patented Motion Pro–designed tool comes with a limited one-year warranty and is a must-have item for everyone from weekend warriors to professional mechanics.
Lowdown | Motion Pro PBR Chain Tool
Standout Feature: All-in-one design.
List Price: $131.99
Solid tool that is easy to use
Great written and video instructions
Storage case is a nice added value
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.
Rider Analysis | Motion Pro PBR Chain Tool
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 getting 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 globally 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 everything 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.
To use the tool, you simply line up the lettered markings on the anvil with the appropriate 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 replace 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.
For more information, visit https://www.motionpro.com/product/08-0470
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