KMC chains
I would lijke to take my chain off the bike to do some more sunstantial maintenance. However, I have a KMC chain which it is alleged, should be easy to remove. Oh yeh?
Does anybody have any tips on how to remove it , (temporarily), short of dynamite or a blowtorch?
Does anybody have any tips on how to remove it , (temporarily), short of dynamite or a blowtorch?
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It's very simple really - find the joining link then de-tension the chain and move the two ends of the link towards the centre. It should then split.0
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I've noticed that wippermann connex links are way easier to remove than KMC links... especially after some use. The trick with KMC links is to clean them first.
From memory you have to get a magic 90° angle happening while at the same time easing the two sides apart... but don't quote me... connex links seem to just fall off in comparision.
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Yup kmc do need to be spotless before they want to come apart but they are good chains, you could use a sram or connex link on them though the connex needs to be fitted the right way round otherwise it'll jump.The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.
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mike ives wrote:I would lijke to take my chain off the bike to do some more sunstantial maintenance. However, I have a KMC chain which it is alleged, should be easy to remove. Oh yeh?
Does anybody have any tips on how to remove it , (temporarily), short of dynamite or a blowtorch?
With my KMC chains, I remove them using a chain breaker tool (pop the missing link rivet/pin thing) - and simply use a New missing link set to re-attach - the missing link system is excellent for putting on a new chain or putting an old one back together - I'm not sure its meant to be easy to unclip after you've attached it though (I could be wrong about this though?). The missing links are dirt cheap though, so there shouldn't be a problem with using a new set when you need to (I do).0 -
Thanks to everyone. Some really good advice. I am going to have another go and if that doesn't work I will try the latter suggestion. Think I might give Wipperaman a try next time though. I'll report back if I get it to come loose.0
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Make yourself a "chain de-tensioning tool" ie, a short length (100mm) of stiff wire or old spoke with the ends bent back to form hooks at each end. Hook the tool onto the chain either side of the link so there is a loop of slack chain. This allows you to work on the link with no tension and the chain does not shoot off the bike once the link is removed.
Also useful when re-attaching the clean chain and link.He is not the messiah, he is a very naughty boy !!0 -
Done it! The chain detensioning tool (piece of wire coathanger) worked a treat.
Thanks to everyone.0