Originally Posted by cavernmech
Shimano chains use a specific pin type link. If you got a master link it is prolly not Shimano. Do NOT break Shimano chains the regular way. when you break one you have to knock the link pin all the way out and replace it with the appropriate pin. There are master type links that will work. If it is skipping more likely it is a sticky link than the chain being too long.
upon closer inspection of the pic...yer chain looks to be too long. With the chain on the big ring and smallest cog a vertical line should pass thru the 2 jockey wheel bolts.
Thanks for the input; yes, that is how I figured out that the chain is too long by seeing it in the photo. I have a couple of master links somewhere in my apartment, I will get it fixed up tomorrow, too gnackered to be bothered now and the bike is still pretty wet. Thanks again.