Originally Posted by
ZippyThePinhead
When you remove your chain for cleaning, are you breaking it with a tool, or are you using a quick break/masterlink of some kind?
Is it necessary to use a Shimano masterlink, or is it recommendable to use a Wipperman (or other) masterlink?
You can use either the Wipperman or the KMC version.
The SRAM version should not be used with Shimano 6701, 7901 chains.