How to Install Masterlink for O-Ring Chain with Clip No Special Tools
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- Опубликовано: 20 ноя 2015
- How to install an o-ring masterlink with clip using basic tools - no need for a chain press. Works on streetbike or motocross dirtbike chains. FYI chain was soaked in transmission fluid and yes, sprocket is tired (o:
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6.5 years later and this video saved me a small headache !! Thanks :)
I cant say thank you enough! I have replaced cheap chains before with no problems. Bought a new xring chain and was about to throw it in the yard lol. Thank you for posting this!
Your video and C-Clamp and nut idea saved me a bunch of time and sanity. I was going crazy trying to install the master link on a new chain using vice grips in the center of the plate. Only thing I did different than what you did was to slide the clip on with needle nose vice grips instead of trying to bend the clip up and over. Great video.
Man, you're a life saver!
I lost my chain tool and was outside in 4°c, in the dark, trying for about 2 hours to get the top plate pressed on, with various pliers, vice grips and even a clamp, but for the life of me, I couldn't get the thing all the way on..
Using a nut like you suggested really did the trick though!!
All it needed was a few squishes with a clamp and a nut on either side for that plate to completely press on and to allow me to get the clip to seat into the grooves.
Nice job, my friend!
I wish I could buy you a coffee or a beer haha
good story thanks!
Thank you very much!
I was going insane with this o-ring chain clip 😅
Have a nice day !
Two things: 1) vice grips work just as well and are faster than the c-clamp for pressing the nut (plus, most riders carry a small pair in their toolbag for trailside fixes)). 2) the master-link clip should not be "bent" or pried over the pin as you show at 2:38 - the clip is designed to be pushed on from left-to right (given how you are showing it in the video). You'll notice the clip's end has chamfered ends (cut at about 45 degrees) - when pushed left-to-right toward the master link pin, the clip will "open" up and slide right over the pin.
This 1 is stiff as f cant bend it or slide it on
@@jaayjr2516 Then the outer plate is not pressed in far enough. The clips will ALWAYS slide on relatively easy (with a pair of pliers pressing on the directional edge).
Vise grips did not work on brand new chain and master link. C-clamp and nut worked like a charm. My new go to method.
@@scotttaggart Just fitted mine last night using the technique in the video and I gotta admit, "bending" the clip over the rivet felt wrong as hell, like I might actually be compromising its structural integrity by doing so. However, I think most of us here can tell simply by looking at the clip that it is meant to be slid on, the problem we have (and hence we're online looking for answers) is that we can't see how to slide it on whilst also keeping the plates pressed far enough to allow it to do so.
Won't your vice grips just get in the way of the sliding as well?
@@RyanFaeScotland No, the vice grips push the clip in a controlled fashion while it's already in the grove. The way to get the plate properly "compressed" enough for the clip to slide on easily is to take a 1/4" nut or equivalent and compress the plate onto the link (do it on each pin separately and evenly and perhaps 2 times per pin to work in on evenly)). The hole in the nut will let the master link's pins "poke" through. Once you've "pressed" the plate onto the link with the not/vice-grip press, the plate will stay in place due to a friction fit and the clip and easily be slid into the grooves. I'm putting a new chain on my bike tomorrow. I'll post a video if I remember. It's really not that hard and is the right way to do it.
Saved me getting extremely frustrated today when I was fitting a new DID chain today.
Quick and easy fixed this for my husband in a few minutes. He couldn't believe it was done.
Thanks for that! I used a small socket instead of a nuttier the pins, but it was a great idea. Proper or not, you clip method worked for me - I was having a very difficult time getting a purchase on the very thin clip to slide it over both pins at once.
Completed this task this afternoon BEFORE I saw the nice video. Got it done with visegrips but the nut idea is the best. Clips vary and can be just pushed into place left to right in many cases. Thanks again.
Excellent!! After fighting my chain for an hour with vice grips, I watched this and had it done in 2 min.!!! Thanks for sharing this video!!
You my friend just saved me $100 dollars 💯💯💯
Thank you for the extremely easy solution to a very frustrating task. I just use this method and it worked perfectly
Very nice! I like the simple short explanation!
I just finished changing my damage chain. This vid saves me hundreds (my currency). Thank you so much
Well this video saved me tonight after having a bloody nightmare trying to fit the clip. Thanks fella, you are my saviour!
I was not able to install my new chain master link after much trying. I was about to spend $100 for a chain tool when I watched this tutorial. Worked great first try using $5 c-clamp! Thanks!!!
Great video! Straight to the point. And was easy as you made it look. I was struggling with it. Thanks!
Good tip bro. Saved me some bucks and took some worry away. I just bought a used bike that needs a chain and half the internet is freaking out like if you use a chain with a clip it will rip your leg off, bust open your engine block, and club a baby seal lol. There are some suggestions online about gluing the clip on with adhesives or safety wiring but that seems overkill. I would think if a clip type was so dangerous they wouldn't be making them for my bike.
Baby seal ha! Peeps are afraid of too many things. I like to stick with what works and keep it simple. Like I said, I've used clips for over 40 years on many bikes and never had a clip come off. Why the name "which god of thousands means nothing?"
Jim Kirchner, thanks for doing the video. Anyhow very glad that you mentioned how long you have used these type master links and that you used on your R1 sportbike! I had some concerns using this type of master link over the press type, for my project sportbike. ALWAYS my biggest fear on a sportbike has been the chain coming apart or jamming up while flying down the freeway. With your testimonial, it eased my mind over my concerns. Thanks again
Thank you for the video Jim! I tried this method and it worked perfectly!
Seriously underrated video; quick, straight to the point, amazing technique, and great explanation. Props to you man
Never buying an o ring chain again, but this video saved my Bacon today. Thank you
Genius! Such a big help. Literally had my chain on before the video was over.. thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
🎵Did you ever know that your my hero ?🎶 thanks I've been working on bikes a long time but so glad I found a easier way to do this . 👍
Such an awesome tip. Thank you! I changed my sprockets and chain this spring and this turned what was usually a struggle into the easiest part. I showed the method to my friend and he was amazed.
thank you very much
I am having trouble installing an O-ring type chain.
rk chain size 428
When the clip is inserted, the legs spread apart and do not fit tightly.
Until I found a video teaching you how to install it.
I am happy and no longer panicking about the chain falling off while driving.
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Just had the same problem after the first one flew across the shop. This method looks promising though.
This the first video I watched to find a tip on how to do it . Worked like a charm. Thanks
Simple fix, thanks. Fitted many Spring links on my Brit bikes without needing a press, now I know how to fot the link on an O ren chain!
Hell yeah! Thanks for the advice. I dint have a c clamp so I improvised with vice grips. Had it done in less than 30 seconds!
Dang I like that make a video (o;
Many thanks for this! My (cheapo version ) Motion-Pro tool kept slipping and this solved my problem on my 520 chain. Cheers!
I just did it this way. It took about as long as it did you. Awesome!
This is the most helpful video on the internet, bar none. Overstating it? Maybe. But you saved me time and money and for that Ill be forever grateful. Great job.
omg man this is genius, i would of never thought of this. lol, im definitely going to try this and save money from having to pay someone to do this. thanks brotha for the great tutorial.
A gentlemen and a scholar, thank you sir.
Dude awesome tip .your gonna save me alotta anguish as i tried to do it already and could not..thanxman!!!!!
Great video,very simple and I didn't have to buy an extra tool!
Great video. Thank you. Saved me having to buy some gizmo for reconnecting my motorcycle chain master link. Cheers.
THANK YOU SOO MUCH! Holy s**T I WAS GETTING PISSED AND IM NOW TELLING EVERYONE ABOUT THIS!!!
The slot in the clip is really so you can slide the clip up to the second pole then use pliers to squeeze it on there. I have to put the O'rings on the Oring studs rather than the link studs or they usually don't seat or install proper, get pinched etc.
Great tip.....I was fighting with mine a few minutes ago, but now.......BAM!
Genius, link fitted quickly and easily without hurting fingers!
Been changing chains for decades, always battling the lest step, until today. Thanks!!!
Yup, same here... Had to install one today, figured I'll look up RUclips to see if there was an easier way... And sure enough, there was one!
Awesome! I love diy stuff. You just saved me alot if time.
Very cool putting new chain and sprockets on my old Jap crap from '78. Thanks much.
Thank you for the video. Is there a particular brand of chain/clip link (master-link) you recommend? Moreover, can you also recommend an online website where you order your chains, front and rear sprockets?
Again, thanks a bunch!
Thank you dude ...i was like wtf am i doing wrong here? Do i have the wrong link 😂 and the C clamp and nut trick worked wonderfully
Less than 5 minute job for me after this video. Thank you so much
Thanks for this! I was struggling to get mine on without the special tool.
i second that, have never had one come off, and that goes for my o/x ring chains aswell, one question though, do you use roller chains on the R1 and does it work well?
Thank you very much sir! Chemo brain had me wrestling with this little bugger. Going for a rip thanks to you!!!
I'll pray for your recovery bro!
Holy shit. This was exactly what I needed. Must be my office worker hands - I was looking for a trick. Lucky I have a good C clamp and a bolt
This is the best video thank you, definitely saved me some frustration.
was about to order a chain press, and ran across this.....gonna try this tomorrow, or tonight after work
Cool vid had to put my chain master link on and it worked effortlessly thanks you sir I gotta subscribe to learn more cool stuff
Oh man, you just saved me so much time and probably curse words! Excellent tip!
Ridiculously helpful video, Cheers!
awesome vid right to the point super simple good instructions
Thank you you saved lots of time and busted knuckles.
Saved me some money. Thanks!
Thank You! this is brilliant
That sprockets seen its days lol
actually looks good. not a lot of wear. a little surface rust is irrelevant
M
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Thanks man! I was worried about using clip masterlinks
Sweet man thanks for the tip. Bout to go RIDIN
Great video, right to the point!
Superb video my dude.
You’re the man! Appreciate you brother
Thank you this video saved me from throwing a fit and selling my bike to take up tennis.
How about removing a stuck master link? Getting the clip off is easy, but I have one with the plate under completely stuck.
Fantstic idea! Do you have to mushroom the pins on some bikes? I've send the pins slightly mushroomed so they don;t fall out.
You’re a gentleman and a scholar
Dude.. thank you SO much!! 🤜🤛
Great video dude!!! I was about to pull my hair out!!
You're my hero. You + RUclips FTMFW.
All I can say is Awesome video!
Wonderful idea with the nut and sea clamp. But I lost my spot on the chain. I can’t figure out which one is the master link to put the clip on after I clamped on the O-rings and the side to the MasterLink. And to make things just a little bit more interesting I’m totally blind. Props to me though I switched out the two sprockets and chain successfully on a Polaris 500 that was not an easy job at all with those damn snap rings
Damn, I just ordered the special tool for this 😔 But just done it this way. Thanks
Thanks man!! Random question, were you am aircraft maintainer? You said leading and trailing edge, felt like I was at work for a second lol
was thinkin the same thing
best guidance using simple tools..after few fail trials, this video save my hours & money..new O ring 520 clip installation now very easy..thanks
You saved me money and a lot of swear words thanks for this to the point video.
This works like a charm! You just saved me so much time and frustration. Thank you!
Great Video could add Clip installs like a fish swimming towards the leading part of the chain
very helpful for me, thank u
Thanks. good tip with the nut!
life saver right now
Thank you sir for the secret sauce.
thank you my friend!!
good call, thanks for the video
You hear that? That’s success 👍🏾
the nut over the pin is ingenious, honestly made it much easier
Any tips or tricks for removing the outer plate without risking damaging the chain!?
I think just sliding the clip over from lead to trail instead of lifting it up over is safer. So it clips in both sides at once. Use needle nose pliers. The nut is the winner here tho! Thank u sir!
Would have to test if that works. The nut and C clamp are squeezing the link so the clip can slip on. If you remove the C clamp and nut it might not allow the clip to go back on. The grooves in the pins might get buried back in the link. That's my theory at least. Going to try it soon I need a chain.
I've always installed the link clip by sliding it on, but it isn't working for my new 520 chain. The clip, even though started with the open end tips in the slot, keep expanding and not coming back when I force it to slide with pliers. Frustrating as every video I've seen uses the slide method and looks as easy as it should be. But it's not working for me. So... I'm going to try your method at 5:20 and hope it works. One way or another, T-Y for posting.
Saved my bacon man, big ups
Cheers.... worked well
Thanks mate🙏🏻 👍🏻
Thanks you legend 🤙
shit and i just bought tusk tools... Man what a great helpful video!
Should of been 1h ago!
Thanks dude
Don't forget to put plenty of grease on with the o-rings. 👍