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Ted
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PostPosted: 19:53 - 12 Feb 2008    Post subject: Chains... Undoing.... Reply with quote
I think I must be going mad! Every drive chain I've played with in the past has had a split link on it like the photo below:
https://www.moto-bike.co.uk/admin/pics/chain-link.jpg

I'm currently cleaning up a (temp) chain to stick on my Coguar, as the one on there is knackered. The chain I'm cleaning up has come off another Coguar, but I didn't take it off myself.

I can't seem to find the split link on it anywhere, am I just going really blind, or is there another method of taking the chain apart?

Or do I have to take my back wheel off?

(I feel like a newbie again)

Thanks in advance!
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Finglonga
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PostPosted: 22:13 - 12 Feb 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
You will need a chain splitter, no point taking the back wheel off as you wont get it past the swingarm. Wink
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Ted
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PostPosted: 22:48 - 12 Feb 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hehe.... I would have remembered the swingarm, once I got the wheel off!!!! Embarassed

So I'm not being blind then....
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Ted
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PostPosted: 21:26 - 13 Feb 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
hmmm... ok, any way to do it without getting a splitter?

hammer & nail?
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PostPosted: 21:29 - 13 Feb 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ted wrote:
hmmm... ok, any way to do it without getting a splitter?

hammer & nail?


NOPE! Is the answer.

Unless you wish to cut the chain with a hacksaw.
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Ted
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PostPosted: 21:34 - 13 Feb 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
hmm... well I DO have a soldering iron, and it would be easier... Idea

Ok, although I wouldn't put that past me... I better get a splitter.... can't find one on Screwfix... damn... Not paying £60 from Demon Tweeks....
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Walloper
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PostPosted: 21:43 - 13 Feb 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
The deal is:
Motor bike chains are subjected to massive loads Shock loading is worst.
The split link chain links and pins can stretch and come loose.

So the system is to use an interference fit. This will not break. Unless subjected to forces above that which the engine and transmission can produce. Old, worn and poorly maintained chains will split due fatigue.

Enjoy
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Ted
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PostPosted: 21:49 - 13 Feb 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
erg... by the sound of it I won't enjoy!!!!

Considering I twisted my last chain, perhaps its time for a new-un then, instead of a part worn....
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PostPosted: 22:00 - 13 Feb 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Angle grinder baby!! Cool Mr. Green
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PostPosted: 22:27 - 13 Feb 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Mudskipper wrote:
Angle grinder baby!! Cool Mr. Green


x2

What ya gonna do with the soldering iron? Laughing
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Damon
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PostPosted: 22:30 - 13 Feb 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
J.K.R wrote:
Mudskipper wrote:
Angle grinder baby!! Cool Mr. Green


x2

What ya gonna do with the soldering iron? Laughing


Thumbs Up solder it back together. obvious Rolling Eyes

Tin really holds up well these days Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 22:42 - 13 Feb 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Dear oh dear...
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