Chain removal

[ocusa]

Hey,

A friend and I were working on his bike last night, a 90's Suzuki Across. He wanted to replace the chain. It has one of those "master links?" which we were able to remove once we had the proper tools. What we can't remove is the side plate that was under the master link.

Is there an easier way to get the plates off? A tool? A method? Just get a bigger hammer?

We'll probably just grind the heads of the pins off if we don't find a better solution.

Any help would be appreciated.

[TYSON]

Just grab the plate with some pliers and wiggle it off.

[likefry]

try using two pairs of pliers 1 holding the plate and the other holding the rest of the chain it should pop off pretty easily.

or just grind the heads off the pins i mean your never gonna use the chain again so why worry.

[Rhino]

Insert a flat blade screwdriver between the plates and tap with a hammer... then twist.

[Rich]

All of the above...

[jules_1972]

Hmmm, kinda scarey!!!!

[Rich]

Nah..jules...you won't be riding the bike..

[druu]

I was just in the same situation a moment ago until my friend decided to buy a set of sprockets/chain next week instead (were were going to clean his chain). I was hesitating to try and hammer a screwdriver in there as to not damage the X-rings. Be careful not to hammer the links too hard as you might rivet the actual head bits slightly, making it harder to get it off.

[Rob]

The spring loaded pincer type of chain breakers can be used if your taking those link plates on & off on MX bikes - do a little on each pin till its worked off.