KMC chain - does it have a masterlink?

carrera_vulcan

Hi guys,

I want to remove my chain but I can't find a master link. I heard that all KMC and SRAM chains have a master link and that you don't need a chain extractor to remove it. I was looking for a long time for a masterlink but I can't see one. On the chain it says KMC Narrow and that's all. I don't know if that is the model or something else.

Does anyone know how I can remove it and if it really has a masterlink because the rivets don't look like they can be extracted with a tool?

Thanks

cooldad

If it has a masterlink it will be fairly obvious.
And the links will be removeable with a chain tool, as most chains out of the box need shortening.

carrera_vulcan

Alright, thanks.

ricardo_smooth

yes it has a 'powerlink' and you can clearly see it if you look properly. It will also split with a conventional chain tool as well.

cooldad

Not always as some places sell chain off a roll with no powerlinks.
If there was one half would be at each and of the chain, or it would be seperate and pretty obvious.

Ian43

if there is not a powerlink on the chain then normally the master pin is usually easy to spot as it is slightly darker, give the chain a wipe down and look again.

Anonymous

Ian43 wrote:

if there is not a powerlink on the chain then normally the master pin is usually easy to spot as it is slightly darker, give the chain a wipe down and look again.

Do KMC use master pins?

carrera_vulcan

Thanks for the replies guys. I will inspect more thoroughly but I have a feeling that it does't have a masterlink.

Thanks a lot