do i need a tool for my chain?
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all u have to
do is knock ur master link out to get the chain off
no special tools required
No, Your rear wheel will be loose so just pop off the clip and the link comes off. Unless it is a chain without a master link then you will need a chain breaking tool. 99% of all production motorcycles have a masterlink. You just need to find that and pop it off, I use a screwdriver(small)
You should find a ‘split-link’ somewhere along the length of the chain. If you slowly rotate the rear wheel, you should eventually see a U-shaped spring-clip locking one pair of the links together. Slide the link out, and the chain should come apart quite easily. Reverse the procedure to re-fit the chain.
You would only need a chain breaker if the chain has a ‘soft-link’, which does need special tool to remove it. This type of link is usually only fitted on large capacity machines, though.
all u have to do is get a ***** driver on the master link and prize it off, try using a bit of WD40 if its rusty, and then the clip will come off easy!
Depends on what type of master link you have. If it is the clip type link then all you have to do is remove the clip from the master link. If it is riveted, then you will need a chian breaker as well as a press. Usually you can find a multi-tool that does both.
Here is a link for a place that sells the chain tools you may need.
Buy a new chain that comes with a “master link”. Most of them do. Take your old chain off however you want. A grinder will do. It doesn’t matter as you will be throwing it away. When you put the new chain on, use a piece of wire to hold the ends together so you can put the master link in.
Or you could spend the extra for a chain breaker and chain puller(helping hand).
Your choice.
Be sure to put the clip back on the master link facing the same way it was when you took it off.
I doubt there’s a one-piece chain on your bike. This should be an easy job.
It can be done without special tools but you really need to know how it’s done, or it could cost a lot of money if the chain comes off.
The best way is to hacksaw off the old chain then fit the new sprockets and chain yourself and use the split link that comes with it. Then take the bike to a dealer and ask them to put the rivet link on the chain for you. They’ll have a better tool to rivet it properly.
If it is a split link on the chain check to make sure the retaining clip is on the right way, closed end facing direction of travel, think fish swimming upstream!