How-to Install a Chain Master Link

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[@Ggordonhorseballs]

Being a bit of an old schooler, I thought I might have a pro go thru the process before installing my new oring chain. I struggled a bit on the last oring chain a few years back. Watched the video and got a chain press and did it precisely as Slavens described. I did not give a "like" after watching since I felt mr. Slavens was treating the viewers like we were stupid when he stated "...make sure you remove the tool when your done..." So, like a complete idiot I give my wheel a good spin to admire my handy work upon completion and...Crunch!! The tool hammers into my freshly fabricated custom fabricated chain defense mechanism. I narrowly avoided a disaster. So I'm back to give a "like". The world is full of stupid people...

[@slowride2222]

Thank you! So many nice tips here. That's the difference between experience and reading instructions. I tried this for the first time today, using the same tools, and I noticed the pins were pushing out a bit on the inside of the chain, for the very reasons you explain here. Fortunately I stopped and came to search. Reversing the plate is exactly what I need to do. "You don't pry anything unless you have to." How many problems could be avoided if that adage was adhered to.

[@edeardsvoid5609]

After I chased the clip around the garage 10 times, pinched my fingers, lost an o-ring and bent the plate, this worked well for me .

[@mikepettigrew7544]

Pro tip wrap a rag over the clip for removal so it only flys into the rag 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@raulf100]

i was just about ready to get the welder and tack the bastard together. cheers

[@rz350yam]

Nice job explaining a very simple task. I too, have seen so many people do this wrong.

[@damansabharwal7409]

Thank you for explaining it properly. Saved me a headache with my fz6 😆

[@richpurslow3283]

great video, really helpful. Ive always had belts or shaft drive so chains are new to me.

[@hollyschiel9734]

I've never done this before. Spent about 30 minutes trying to coax that clip on with a flat head screwdriver. The pliers on the pin worked the first time. I feel like an idiot.

[@Fordahord1]

it works just as good with a flat head screwdriver

[@FloridaDualSport]

Great video as usual. Clear and simple!! Thx

[@slaverace1]

Glad to help!

[@pbrooksp]

thank you for the video. i had no idea of the press fit type clip. thought they were all loose.

[@STILLNIGHTPEARL]

I have one like this also, more work getting it on and off, I’ll probably change to the loose kind.

[@fredsmith9945]

Very helpful, thank you! I stumbled upon this trying to figure out if there was a trick to getting the master link back on or if I'm just WAY weaker than the general public...tool ordered :)

[@slaverace1]

Glad it helped!

[@toddj.8245]

Great video simple easy not alot yak yak like other guys Thank You Mr Slavin such a good video

[@slaverace1]

Thanks 👍

[@mark_Hershey]

Do your self a favor and get the motion pro master link press. Best thing ever for master links. Pres off, press on. No juggling a bunch of plates and screws.

[@slaverace1]

Hello: Been using and selling slavensracing.com/shop/master-link-press-tool-motion-pro/ them for years and have a video kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKXcinedhZuqfKMsi=KOdoTijSkzgDvc9z

[@khanykool]

thanks a bunch for this, really helpful video!

[@conradyork2178]

Thank you!

[@benjaminhinckley961]

Helped me out, thank you!

[@sean9820]

Thank you so much, great video

[@tristanhaver2202]

nice

[@petera3106]

thanks for the video

[@seattlechronic]

good tips

[@ssse3123]

use adjustable pliers instead of that special press tool.

[@slaverace1]

I prefer the correct tool although hacks often work.

[@Joeak74]

Amen!

[@bonesmama1273]

Idk what to do. There is no space to put the master link back on this chain I just bought.

[@slaverace1]

Sorry, not much I can do to help via You Tube. You need local help.

[@milkman2591]

No space? Wrong master link or too short of a chain?

[@phillipko5120]

what tool did you use to secure the plate?

[@slaverace1]

Not sure what you are referring to that is not in the video.

[@chrisbeatty2554]

What’s the website to buy these tools ?

[@slaverace1]

There is a link directly above your question.

[@angelito5880]

does it matter in wat direction you put the clip

[@StirlingMArcher]

Yep. As per Jeff's video. if you have it going the other way, there is the chance that it could come off during riding if it catches. Less of a chance with this the closed end leading towards the chain direction.

[@Natedoc808]

Open end to the rear, always. Have had half dozen guys stranded by doing it the other way.

[@paulellis1947]

I crunch mine with channel locks

[@rogman22390]

is it just me, or is there no sound?

[@slaverace1]

+Roger Michaud (CrankShade) Sound works on this end.

[@rogman22390]

+Jeff Slavens strange, all other videos are playing normally.

[@raymonddowdy5582]

It didn't help me at all because I couldn't see everything you were doing

[@edwardh1003]

Is this a 530 O ring chain?

[@HJZ75driver]

520 o ring. 530 is physically taller

[@brent3611]

The guy at the dirtbike place didn't say anything about a special tool. Ffs

[@Natedoc808]

brent s one pair adjustable jaw pliers, one set needle nose, 1 flat head screwdriver. No special tools needed.

[@jimmyjamespwnysux]

You can just use some pliers to sit the plate in place or you can get a mate with a piece of wood to hold it on the other side and hit it with a small socket that fits over the pins