Im suppose to leave to the Beach in the AM and I cant get this stupid chain link to lock!! its the O-Ring type and I don't have the special tool. I just have vice grips and that aint budging
HEEELP!! I cant get this stupid chain master link on!
- Thread starter Chuckthizzle
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I use a thin pair of pliers. You need to push the link through and put the plate on. Then squeeze the links together with the pliers. You will feel it go on. Then put the clip on.
just go nice and slow, get the first part on the part with the split and then just tap it lightly till the second part pops on.
the only way i can manage to do it, is with the link on the rear sprocket so that its on a angle and i can manipulate and work the clip.
also make sure the rubber or rings on or and the bottom link is compressed.
stratton.
the only way i can manage to do it, is with the link on the rear sprocket so that its on a angle and i can manipulate and work the clip.
also make sure the rubber or rings on or and the bottom link is compressed.
stratton.
Everyone will say not to do this..... But i had to for both the chains i put on....
Find a drill bit thats a tiny bit bigger than the holes on the master piece with two holes...
Drill both those holes out...
The master links i got for some reason didnt have big enough holes to fit on the "shafts" or pieces that go through the holes
Find a drill bit thats a tiny bit bigger than the holes on the master piece with two holes...
Drill both those holes out...
The master links i got for some reason didnt have big enough holes to fit on the "shafts" or pieces that go through the holes
ok getting a little chisel and its going in. the chain link is at the top level of the sprocket the opening should be facing the rear of the bike correct?
I'm going to try to explain this so it makes sense. You always want the closed end of that clip facing the direction in which the chain rotates. So if the master link is on the top of the rear sprocket you need to have the closed end of the clip facing the front sprocket.
Haha I was typing when you wrote that. That is the right way. Try not to bend the clip to much while putting it on.
got it
im going to take a quick spin b4 it gets too dark see how the homemade GoPro camera works brb
im going to take a quick spin b4 it gets too dark see how the homemade GoPro camera works brb
exactly.
so if he has the spins the rear tires so that the master link is now on the rear sprocket and facing down on a angle with its "ass" in the air he will have the room to slip the lock on.
stratton.
ok took her for a spin, maybe its me but after adjusting the 2 bolts on the back to get the chain length right, it seems like the quad sits a little lower.
OK, just like what was said with that advice, DO NOT DRILL the holes in the master link plate larger to make it slide on easier. It is suppose to be a tight fit to keep the pins from bending and moving and keep balanced support on both sides of the pins so it doesn`t break.
The big problem is compressing the rubber "O"rings enough to get the plate to slide on far enough to engage the clip. On the trail I carry minimal tools but I do carry a master link and it is acceptable to put it on MINUS the 2 "O"rings on one side just so I get it back together with only a screwdriver or needlenose pliers. This done I loose the sealed chain advantage until I replace the "O"rings when back at the shop.
I use a small needlenose Visegrip plier to compress the side plate and hold it while a slide the clip on. You guys talked about the right direction of the clip so I won`t bother, but I will emphasize to not use force or bend the clip. Once bent it is weak and could fail or fall off while riding.
A broken chain is no fun:
This jammed the swingarm bolt so tight it was almost impossible to remove, and because I installed it this way, it had to be completely removed to loosen off the swingarm to clear the chain. I install the bolt the other way now, with the nut on this side.
Steve
The big problem is compressing the rubber "O"rings enough to get the plate to slide on far enough to engage the clip. On the trail I carry minimal tools but I do carry a master link and it is acceptable to put it on MINUS the 2 "O"rings on one side just so I get it back together with only a screwdriver or needlenose pliers. This done I loose the sealed chain advantage until I replace the "O"rings when back at the shop.
I use a small needlenose Visegrip plier to compress the side plate and hold it while a slide the clip on. You guys talked about the right direction of the clip so I won`t bother, but I will emphasize to not use force or bend the clip. Once bent it is weak and could fail or fall off while riding.
A broken chain is no fun:
This jammed the swingarm bolt so tight it was almost impossible to remove, and because I installed it this way, it had to be completely removed to loosen off the swingarm to clear the chain. I install the bolt the other way now, with the nut on this side.
Steve
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