Master link clip tool

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I know there must be a tool for removing and installing the master link clip on the rear chain - anybody have a recommendation for a good one?
 
maylar said:
I know there must be a tool for removing and installing the master link clip on the rear chain - anybody have a recommendation for a good one?
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Motion Pro makes a plier with off set jaws for this.
Haven't used one, so can't comment on it's function.
 
No need for special tool, a small screw driver and needle nose pliers does the job easy and the needle nose pliers to put back on, been doing it this way for 45 years.

Ashley
 
+1 for Ashley method ... I did buy a “motion pro” chain breaker kit at yard sale couple weeks ago for $10 never used , may start using new links in the Commando chain and eliminate the clip , then all 3 bikes use same process ...
 
scribe and small screwdriver
of course now I go for the endless X ring chain
 
+1 on pliers - but make sure they're right handed ones.
...and have good, square jaw tips.
 
In 45 years I have only had one clip come off and that was about 5 years ago, I now turn the joining link and clip on the inside of my chain and now use safety wire to keep the clip locked on, mine you I was giving it hell when I lost the joining link, I have always carried a spare joining link on my clutch cable but when I went to use it found out it was not the right joining link for the chain it was for a smaller chain so I was stuck 3miles from home, but the chain was jammed around the front sprocket anyway, had to call the wife and bring the trailer, first time the Norton had let me down in 43 years LOL.
Moral of the story, make sure your spare joining link is the right one for your chain, it was on the clutch cable for 35 years lol.

Ashley
 
Pocket knife, key, or any previously mentioned tool. Clip must have opening away from direction of travel or you'll toss it off. I've never had one come off unless it was damaged, which means it shouldn't have been in use.
 
ashman said:
No need for special tool, a small screw driver and needle nose pliers does the job easy and the needle nose pliers to put back on, been doing it this way for 45 years.

Ashley
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Me too. But arthritis in my hands has taken it's toll on my dexterity. Don't have the strength to push the clip off with a screwdriver any more. So I'm looking for a dedicated tool now.
 
maylar said:
Me too. But arthritis in my hands has taken it's toll on my dexterity. Don't have the strength to push the clip off with a screwdriver any more. So I'm looking for a dedicated tool now.
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Arthritis is a shit but I don't think you will find anything better than pliers
Maybe try a different type of pliers with a slim flat end etc
Also are you doing this with the bike on the floor?
Bike ramps make life a bit earlier
Cheers
 
Always used a 1/8” flat screwdriver to take ‘em off. Bare fingers to put them on. It’s the PROCEDURE you need to refine.
Like a drop center rim, mounting a tire.

Simply fit the closed end fully in the pin groove, but 45 degrees from paralell with the chain, lift one leg of the clip up, rotate the clip until other leg of the clip is fully in the groove, then push the first leg over the pin.

Reverse to remove.
You only need a tool (screwdriver, pick, knife) to lift the first leg to remove.
I understand (all too well) the infirmities, but certainly if you can pull a clutch, you can push a small screwdriver. Tune the procedure....
 
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