Bicycle Mechanics - chain removal-explain?

I got a m50 and loing it. I an going to costume paint it black (with a pro helping me) so he told me strip the bike so i was thinking How do I remove the chain? I already know that there is a link someware on the chain that opens a link but is it hard to spot? and what about the difficulty of removal can someone can give some good advice and maby a pic?

Thank you very much !!!

double post ;)

Is there a gibberish translator in the house? I can't make head nor nail of that uber-babble you flung onto the screen during your latest spasmodic seizure.
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Some chains have a master link that can be removed without tools. SRAM, for example, uses a "power link" ( shown on http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/chains.html)

Otherwise you'll need to purchase or borrow a chain tool to disassemble a chain. Very easy to do with such a tool. Check out the Park Tool site for more details:

http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/FAQchnRe.shtml

The clip for the link, if the chain has one, should be on the outside. It looks a little like a paper clip, a sort of "U" shaped piece. If you can locate that just push the clip backwards with the flat of a screwdriver.

Some chains do not have this link (sliplink) so you will need an extractor for this type. This is a tool on which you place the chain and then screw a pin against the pin of one of the normal links. It is very easy to use. Just make sure not to completely remove the pin

thanks for the replys (ex:pessi)

i have the money but how much $ would a tool like this cost (just guess)

thanks for the replys (ex:pessi)

i have the money but how much $ would a tool like this cost (just guess)

No more than $5. You could try and borrow one from a friend. These yokes are great to have because so long as you have one you won't ever need it... ;)