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johnsmith222
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PostPosted: 20:36 - 30 Apr 2011    Post subject: Siezed Link? Reply with quote
Hi guys.

I have two links in my chain (next to each other) that have siezed up from riding through winter. I have used lots of WD40 on the link to try and free it (I realise you're not supposed to use penetrating oil in general on a chain, but it would have been worse without).

I have tried using mole grips and waterpump pliers to move the two links but I've not had much luck. I can feel a slight knock everytime the chain hits these links.

Do you guys have any ideas to temporarily sort it and free them up so they can move freely?

The actual chain is the DID one off my zzr which was put on the bike a year ago. It looks to be in good condition apart from these links.

Thanks for any help.
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PostPosted: 21:59 - 30 Apr 2011    Post subject: Re: Siezed Link? Reply with quote
J5 wrote:
Hi guys.

I have two links in my chain (next to each other) that have siezed up from riding through winter. I have used lots of WD40 on the link to try and free it (I realise you're not supposed to use penetrating oil in general on a chain, but it would have been worse without).

I have tried using mole grips and waterpump pliers to move the two links but I've not had much luck. I can feel a slight knock everytime the chain hits these links.

Do you guys have any ideas to temporarily sort it and free them up so they can move freely?

The actual chain is the DID one off my zzr which was put on the bike a year ago. It looks to be in good condition apart from these links.

Thanks for any help.


First off, WD40 isn't a penetrating oil it is a water displacing agent (WD) Thumbs Up .

If it has got to the point where you need mole grips to free a link then it is shagged and needs to be replaced, sounds like your chain maintenance routine isn't good enough.

Best chance of freeing the links up till you get a new chain is to soak the area in paraffin to clean out the muck then soak the area in engine oil. Mole grips and water pump pliers should help to free the links and work the oil in between the plates and rollers. It will never be as good as it was and will not have the grease in the link that it had when it was new so it will deteriorate fast even if you manage to free it.

How do you currently care for your chain?
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johnsmith222
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PostPosted: 22:10 - 30 Apr 2011    Post subject: Re: Siezed Link? Reply with quote
DonnyBrago wrote:
J5 wrote:
Hi guys.

I have two links in my chain (next to each other) that have siezed up from riding through winter. I have used lots of WD40 on the link to try and free it (I realise you're not supposed to use penetrating oil in general on a chain, but it would have been worse without).

I have tried using mole grips and waterpump pliers to move the two links but I've not had much luck. I can feel a slight knock everytime the chain hits these links.

Do you guys have any ideas to temporarily sort it and free them up so they can move freely?

The actual chain is the DID one off my zzr which was put on the bike a year ago. It looks to be in good condition apart from these links.

Thanks for any help.


First off, WD40 isn't a penetrating oil it is a water displacing agent (WD) Thumbs Up .

If it has got to the point where you need mole grips to free a link then it is shagged and needs to be replaced, sounds like your chain maintenance routine isn't good enough.

Best chance of freeing the links up till you get a new chain is to soak the area in paraffin to clean out the muck then soak the area in engine oil. Mole grips and water pump pliers should help to free the links and work the oil in between the plates and rollers. It will never be as good as it was and will not have the grease in the link that it had when it was new so it will deteriorate fast even if you manage to free it.

How do you currently care for your chain?


I cover it in paraffin once a week and use a chain bush to clean it. I lube it using spray lube or chainwax twice a week. Unfortunately it still seems the roadsalt has gotten to it this winter. The chain looks to be in good condition it's just this one link that has siezed.

Thanks for the help. I will attack it with paraffin and soak it in engine oil while attempting to move the link. I'll repeat this every day. I need this chain to last a month because I am mega studying for exams atm.
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PostPosted: 22:26 - 30 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
I HATE chain wax.

Nothing screams "grinding paste" more than chain wax Thumbs Down
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PostPosted: 00:00 - 01 May 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Is it easy to take off?

If so, just soak it in engine oil overnight and you should get it.

roadsalt has been pretty bad this year. More so that before.
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PostPosted: 08:57 - 01 May 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Out of interest is it a sealed O ring chain, as these handle winter far better than naked unsealed 'standard' ones?
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PostPosted: 09:19 - 01 May 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Cheap engine oil and a 1" paint brush. Give it a good coating, and try to work the links free a little.

If you can get the rear wheel off the ground, after applying the oil, turn the wheel to get the chain moving over the sprockets. You may need to repeat the whole process.

I lube my chain with cheap engine oil and a paint brush. I then spray castrol chain wax over the oiled chain.
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