Chain removal. Stuck at the plate part.

[HungusMaximist]

So I go ahead and remove my chain, right got the clip out and now I'm having a real hard time trying to get the plate out.

Looking at it, at the link and the rivet sticking out, can it even be removed?

Surely, with a holding clip attached it's meant to come off but I'm wiggling a flat head screwdriver but it's not coming loose.

What am I doing wrong? Need I wiggle harder?

Pic attached.

[White trash]

Your chain's fucked bro.

[unstuck]

Solves a lot of mechanical issues.Or is that creates more mechanical issues.:blink::shutup:

[Murray]

Yep - get a new chain!!!

[george formby]

Get some CRC on it & lever it off from the end of the link not between the rollers? Lift it a bit at either end to loosen it.

[dogsnbikes]

Hammer the fucker or grinder its not like your keeping it

[imdying]

Angle grinder, bolt cutters, <implement of choice goes here>...

Have at it :rockon:

[HungusMaximist]

Got the farker out, I just had to apply more strength.

My chain kinda fucked with dirt and shit.

Err - on another note, where do I get a reasonably cheap chain braker/riveter?

Bits for bikes has a few, cheap and pricey ones.

[imdying]

If you're going to buy a cheap one, pay somebody else to do it. Or try one and find out why :D There are other methods of course... but a clip link would be fine.

[HungusMaximist]

^ Yea there's some for around 30 bucks.

Mainly just to break the a new chain as usually there's far too many links.

Suggestions?

[unstuck]

Have you checked it out? If it is Take the old chain with you when you buy a new one and get them to cut it to the length you need and just put another clip link in.:yes:

[HungusMaximist]

My old chain is sitting in a pool of petrol.

What's the deal with ppl against me buying my own chain breaker?

[unstuck]

You should go and buy one, although it is not something you are likely to use a hell of a lot,hopefully. Would of suggested soaking the old chain in diesel .:yes:

[bogan]

^ Yea there's some for around 30 bucks.

Mainly just to break the a new chain as usually there's far too many links.

Suggestions?

If you don't need to rivet the new link, just grind the pin flush on one side and punch it out to get it to the right length.

[slofox]

Would've suggested soaking the old chain in diesel .:yes:

...or kerosine...

[unstuck]

...or kerosine...

Yeah, what he said.:yes::yes:

[HungusMaximist]

Yea yea, I shoulda used diesel or kerosene but had none.

My petrol is mixed with 2 stroke oil, so hopefully that's better than just petrol.

Chur for the advice.

[unstuck]

Yea yea, I shoulda used diesel or kerosene but had none.

My petrol is mixed with 2 stroke oil, so hopefully that's better than just petrol.

Chur for the advice.

:killingme:killingme:killingme:first:

[imdying]

What's the deal with ppl against me buying my own chain breaker?If you get a cheap one, and it peens the rivet inadequately, the chain might let go and kill you. If you buy a chain riveting tool, get yourself a decent one. Of course, how often do you plan on using it? If you're a tool whore like me you'll buy it just cause, but realistically most people are on a budget and would be better off paying someone else a few bucks to do it whenever they need one done.

[tigertim20]

for how often a chain breaker would be used, its probably hardly worth the expense, you current chain is poked anyway by the look of it. If you order a new chain, they can chop it to the correct length for you anyway, then you just fit with a link. You can also use a grinder and a hammer and punch to shorten it too, it isnt hard.

If you wanna soend the coin though, knock yourself out!

[HungusMaximist]

If you get a cheap one, and it peens the rivet inadequately, the chain might let go and kill you. If you buy a chain riveting tool, get yourself a decent one. Of course, how often do you plan on using it? If you're a tool whore like me you'll buy it just cause, but realistically most people are on a budget and would be better off paying someone else a few bucks to do it whenever they need one done.

K - get your point.

[HungusMaximist]

On the topic of chains -

Any experience with SFR chains?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-for-sale/Chains-sprockets/auction-377589867.htm

Otherwise, I'm just going to go with bits4bikes RK chains. It's only like 30 bucks for a 428.

http://www.bits4bikes.co.nz/parts/honda/580.aspx