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How can I shorten a bike chain without having the chain remover/extractor/splitter tool?

admin — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:08:02 +0000

Tim H. asked:

I have a heavy bicycle chain that I need to shorten in order for it to fit on my new sprocket. I have disconnected the master link but I need to remove several links in order for it to fit properly. I do not have chain splitter tool and I notice they no longer sell these things in your average department store. Is there a way to remove chain links without it without damaging the integrity of the chain itself? Thanks so much in advance for anyone with any kind of an answer.

Motorcycle Parts?

admin — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 10:27:33 +0000

Nate asked:

I just got my first bike (Honda VFR750), it’s been very well maintained, but some oxidation on the chain is causing it to tick every time it goes by the sprocket. I’m very handy and do all my own work on my cars and I’m going to replace the chain next weekend, but I haven’t ever done anything on a bike. Based on the repair manual it doesn’t look too hard to do, how hard will it be? Where should I order the chain from (Website or store) and how much should I expect to pay? Do I need anything other than the cutter, chain, lube, and tools?
Thanks a lot guys!!

How do I remove the timing chain on a 1975 460 big block?

admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:02:58 +0000

iknowbetter asked:

I cant seem to remove the timing chain from my motor. I have already unscrewed all the bolts I can see. I took the bolt and washer off the sprocket. I cant remove the sprocket. Am I missing a bolt somewhere in the back. Do I use a pulley tool?
The sprocket I cannot remove is the big one. The one on top.

How do you remove a chain link off a bmx bike?

admin — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:52:11 +0000

Johny N asked:

hi i took apart my bmx bike frame and now all i have left is the sprocket and the chain but i dont no how to take the sprocket off but anyways how do i remove a chain link. I dont have any special bike tool but i have home tools i dont care if i damage it because i am going to throw it away.

how do you fix a broken bike chain with simple tools?

admin — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:38:13 +0000

M.B. asked:

I just bought a used bike and it came with a new greased chain. The problem is that the chain is not connected in one spot and it is a little too long. This bike has a single sprocket where the pedals are and three sprockets at the rear wheel(I dont know the exact terms but I have fixed bikes successfully in the past). Also how do you make the chain shorter and at which gear do you place it on? Any help is greatly apreciated!!