I seem to be posting a lot I’m just trying to find out easier ways to do certain things without having to bash my head against a brick wall lol. I need to replace the chain on my New Across with the chain on my Across which was in an accident. The new chain is a master clip chain, and don’t even get me started on how long it took me to get that clip on the chain when I installed it 3 months ago. I’ve tried the flathead screwdriver and pliers too but it still doesn’t want unclip. I can’t afford to break the chain, it cost me $180 and is almost brand new lol the chain is still on the bike (the sprockets are not and the rear wheel is removed), I just need to get it off and I don’t have any vide grips or anything to hold the chain still. Any easy ways to get the clip off would be much appreciated! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
They make special pliers for this task , however I have done it with needle nose pliers too These are the master link pliers
Yeah I don’t have that tool lol I might have to give it another go with the pliers :/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
What brand chain did you get for $180 ? So you have a slip fit link ? If so, use a pair of blunt nosed plier's and squeeze the open end of the clip against the pin next to it, it should start to open, then give the pliers a twist and the clip should pop off Or you can use water pump / tongue and groove plier's
Place the chain with the link on the sprocket. Clamp the sprocket to the frame so you have two hands to work with on a chain that is stable. this will lessen the chance of driving a screwdriver through your hand...
My bad it was a chain and sprocket set that’s why I just thought $180 haha not just the chain. Can’t remember the brand but it looks like the one in those pics anyway. I’ll have to put the tire back on/between the swingarm to put the chain back on the rear sprocket, but I didn’t think about doing it like in that last pic, I’ll give it a go thanks man haha Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
