Flexwing man
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Will the RK chain tool work with DID ZVM2 links?
I got the ebay version of the KM500 tool. It seemed to work well, but after measuring the expanded or flared end of the link, it was only about .002" bigger diameter than the pin itself. It won't flair it any more because the point is bottoming on the inside of the link pin. I'm not sure if the real KM500 tool is different. I hate to buy one just to find out. Plus the KM500 is for only one type of rivet link. You do get what you pay for....my fault.
Now I'm looking for a good tool that will work on different chains. It looks like the RK tool has different bits to work on different types of links. Right now I'm mainly concerned if it will work on the DID links.
Does anyone have experienced with the RK tool on DID chains? I don't mind spending the money on a good tool if it will work on the DID and other brands as well.
Thanks!
I got the ebay version of the KM500 tool. It seemed to work well, but after measuring the expanded or flared end of the link, it was only about .002" bigger diameter than the pin itself. It won't flair it any more because the point is bottoming on the inside of the link pin. I'm not sure if the real KM500 tool is different. I hate to buy one just to find out. Plus the KM500 is for only one type of rivet link. You do get what you pay for....my fault.
Now I'm looking for a good tool that will work on different chains. It looks like the RK tool has different bits to work on different types of links. Right now I'm mainly concerned if it will work on the DID links.
Does anyone have experienced with the RK tool on DID chains? I don't mind spending the money on a good tool if it will work on the DID and other brands as well.
Thanks!