Cam Chain breaker Reccomendation/size on a honda cb500t

[apasqualone]

i need a chain breaker for the cam chain on a 1974 honda cb500t. any preferences? rather not spend $50. found a bunch in the $15-20 range on amazon but don't know what I need.

also, anyone know the size i need to get a new master link when I reassemble?

 

[620dark]

I use this from Harbor Freight:

http://www.harborfreight.com/heavy-duty-chain-breaker-66488.html

$16 regularly, I paid $10. You can also use it to rivet master links:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd83Y_hjbEU

 

[crazypj]

That HF chain breaker is for drive chains, way too big for cam chain
I modified a bicycle one, works OK for one or two chains
Sold my 450/500 chain breaker as I hadn't used it in about 30 yrs
Buy either genuine Honda (if re-using chain) or, whatever comes with replacement chain
The pins are different sizes from different manufacturers

 

[620dark]

Derp, missed that part about cam chains. Carry on and listen to PJ...

 

[Flugtechnik]

I got the cheap one everybody sells on ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-Auto-ATV-Bike-Drive-Cam-Chain-Cutter-Breaker-Riveting-Riveter-tool-/281030606553?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item416ebabed9&vxp=mtr

It worked. It would have been fine but it was hard to get it positioned right because of the shape of the head and the width of the tool.

 

[crazypj]

Did you have the outer bolt snugged down onto the chain side-plate?
It would have fitted into head better if fully tightened
It also holds chain steady and guides the push pin.
Chain breaker push pins break pretty easy if not guided properly