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skiSU
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anyone know how to take the chain off a bike. i have a chain tool on one of my bike too things but i have no clue what to do with it. Is there a spacific link that i have to take apart or what?
Apr 3 2006 8:54PM
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angrychico
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If its a sram chain, look for the powerlink(only link that looks different) push it together and it will sepperate, it takes alot of force. If its a shimano chain push the tool through any one of the pins and you're gonna need a new quickpin from a shop. Last ditch option is when you push the pin through try and keep it from going all the way out and u can push it back in again.
Apr 3 2006 8:57PM
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angrychico
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also, take the chain off the sprocket
Apr 3 2006 8:57PM
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potatofarmer
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no, I dont think that theres a specific link.
Apr 3 2006 8:58PM
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nickmcnutt
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first off, check for a master link. if there isnt one, you baisically line up the little pin on the tool with the bearing pin on teh chain and begin to twist, but dont push it all the way out. then just twist it apart slightly. if it wont come out, push the bearing pin out a little more. i hope that helps.
Apr 3 2006 8:59PM
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j.bird
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for almost every chain, yes there is. It's called a master link.
Apr 3 2006 8:59PM
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skiSU
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yep i got it
Apr 3 2006 9:00PM
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nickmcnutt
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the master link will not require a chain tool, it is just snap fit in. but on a cheaper or older chain, there is no specific link.
Apr 3 2006 9:01PM
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cannonskier
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buy some shimano pins and pop ur chain off with a chain tool and then put it back with the new pins
do not reuse pins u will regret it when u are 6 miles in the woods like i did
Apr 3 2006 9:02PM
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skiSU
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yeah i poped the pin out all the way and it doesnt seem to want to go back in. i may have to go do that. This isnt for my good bike anyway, im trying to peice together a decent bike from a whole load of parts that i have, ill have to see how this goes. im sure there will be more questions
Apr 3 2006 9:40PM
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nickmcnutt
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you were not supposed to push teh pin all teh way out. now it takes an uber long time. you may as well get a new chain or at least some new links.
Apr 3 2006 9:48PM
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CabDoctor
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Yeah anyone ever try it on the Dura-Ace 10spd chains? It's hell to take apart and put them back together
Apr 3 2006 9:51PM
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