X-Ring Clip HELP HELP HELP

[JWW]

Ok

WIth the recommendation from a few board members I purchased a RK X-Ring chain. I have been fightiing the masterlink for the last hour. The problem is the solid plate that goes on before the clip. I cant get it far enough onto the studs.

How do I get this thing on? I have tried Vise grips, C-clamps, pliers, and 18" adjustable pliers.

Any suggestions or ideas?????????

Thanks
Jeff

 

[David Trustrum]

The chain plate is squeezed on there with some force unlike the bad old days with wimpy chain that would come apart by hand. Down side is it’s a pain to take apart.

When you go to put the new chain on. It’s a real pain in the arse but saves the hassle of the chain falling apart in the middle of no where.

Usually put a small nut over the end & tighten a C clamp as you have been one end, little at a time. If you had a small vice better still, just use 2 nuts over the pins.

 

[buffmaster]

I had the same exact damn problem. I like the chain, that master link is a b#$%h! I tried everything. I finally went to the shop and found a o-ring master link that had slightly longer pins and used that. I was still a tight fit, but at least I was able get get the dang thing on and ride! My buddy tried for over an hour to get the one that came w/it to work before he said the heck w/it.

 

[IBWFO]

I always take the chain breaker and push the "master-link" pins out a little.
I've been doing it for years. The guy that told me about doing it this way was Randy Hawkins. It has NEVER failed me yet!

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[BRush]

I just installed an RK X-ring chain last week. I use a small nut and put it over the pin, then use vice grips to press it on. Be sure to alternate sides frequently so the plate gets pressed on evenly.

 

[JWW]

Originally posted by David Trustrum

Usually put a small nut over the end & tighten a C clamp as you have been one end, little at a time. If you had a small vice better still, just use 2 nuts over the pins.

Quick and great responses...

I used 2 c-clamps and 2 nuts to get it together.


Thanks for the quick response.