is this a magic/quick chain link? if so, how does it release?
07-01-17 | 03:22 PM
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is this a magic/quick chain link? if so, how does it release?
this 8S chain is pretty filthy and on-bike cleaning wasn't getting it done, so I'd like to remove it.
This one oddball link looks like a Wipperman Snap On quick link but it is branded Shimano AND I cannot get it to release by flexing the chain.
any insights?
Peter
This one oddball link looks like a Wipperman Snap On quick link but it is branded Shimano AND I cannot get it to release by flexing the chain.
any insights?
Peter
07-01-17 | 03:36 PM
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Not sure...maybe it works like the removal instructions on this link?
https://bike.shimano.com/media/techdo...9830655402.pdf
https://bike.shimano.com/media/techdo...9830655402.pdf
07-01-17 | 05:23 PM
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I could never do it, no matter the instructionss. So I bought a tool from Park, which is designed for the purpose.
07-01-17 | 05:44 PM
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I bought a Bike Hand tool that works both to remove and install. Using a tool to install is kind of a waste of time, but it does work.
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07-02-17 | 02:07 AM
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Clean the area of the quick link. Dirt/grit makes it tougher to remove.
07-02-17 | 05:46 AM
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07-02-17 | 10:46 PM
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I just used a piece of coat hanger looped over the rollers squeezed with a pair of pliers. Popped right apart. Then I replaced it with a Wippermann.
07-03-17 | 07:30 AM
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After years of fighting with link removals I finally purchased a tool amazing so easy after all my past struggles sometimes.
If you've not yet got it off other than as mentioned above clean the area, & if not done yet, make sure the link is on the bottom side of the crank return to RD, then tie the RD arm to the front wheel or somewhere so you've plenty of slack in the chain, may sound simple & it will also stop the RD arm from flying back when you brake the link.
If you've not yet got it off other than as mentioned above clean the area, & if not done yet, make sure the link is on the bottom side of the crank return to RD, then tie the RD arm to the front wheel or somewhere so you've plenty of slack in the chain, may sound simple & it will also stop the RD arm from flying back when you brake the link.
