SRAM Powerlink what am I doing wrong?

stumpyjon
stumpyjon Posts: 4,069
edited November 2007 in MTB workshop & tech
I've got a nine speed SRAM chain with the a powerlink in it so it's easy to remove the chain. Problem is I can't get the link to open :oops: .

The chain is just over six months old and has been looked after (cleaned and lubed after every ride).

I had one on a previous chain and found that very fiddly, used to wiggle it around for hours until it popped open.

Is there a technique or special tool (I like special tools) I can use to get the damn thing open?
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  • Ciaran500
    Ciaran500 Posts: 348
    Squeeze the plates together then push them towards each other. Should just come apart then.
    My Meta 5.5.2 :D
  • stumpyjon
    stumpyjon Posts: 4,069
    Oh my god, how easy was that, knew I was doing something stupid :oops: , just rushed out to the garage and tried it, came apart first try.

    Thanks very much.
    It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

    I've bought a new bike....ouch - result
    Can I buy a new bike?...No - no result
  • Ciaran500
    Ciaran500 Posts: 348
    No worries, got stuck my first time trying to. Had to go digging in the bin to get the instructions out, no man should ever have to resort to instructions :(
    My Meta 5.5.2 :D
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    cleaning it first can help so you can see what you are doing as well as getting the crap out of the way.
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