How To Shorten a Chain

[@fishmut]

This was a great memory refresher haven’t changed a link in a chain close to 40 years now , I will now get my motor bike chain done thanks for the refresher on changing links for this old dog 🤪

[@tacc8425]

You are the best at chasing a chan please keep up work and make a nother video

[@coreybartkuscole444]

Thank you thank you!!! I did it! I’m 61 years old, and since I was 11 I’ve wanted to fix bikes myself but for 50 years life got in the way...and now that you’ve shared such clear instructions I’ve shortened and installed a bike chain on my own. To others it may be a little thing, but to me, it’s big. 🚲💕 🚲

[@e46alex30]

Thanks so much most videos say you NEED a chain tool but sometimes no body has time for that so thanks

[@Awesome375]

thank you, because you didnt say go buy chain breaker, cause if I do have chain breaker why would I come here in the first place,,,thumbs up

[@prestoncoddington521]

Short, simple, and straight to the point. Thank you so much!

[@mnandyl]

Thanks first time project and really helped!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sailor0500]

Thanks. Good video. Interesting about open and closed sides of link. I didn't know that. If you dont have a bench grinder handy use a file.

[@KoutuBrothers]

Thank you mate a lot easier than I thought 😊

[@AKcabins]

Helped me do it first try. Thanks!!

[@derekcolvin9944]

Thank you for this information now I remember how to do it it's been so long

[@JayferRattrap]

Glad I could help

[@Replayer101]

very helpful, i don't have that chain tool. but this looks pretty easy, and you explained it very well, thank you.

[@Tazze_Molono]

I dont see how any of this is helpful. All he did was take it off and put it back on he doesnt really show how to actually shorten it and take it all apart.

[@bacondrum5461]

Thanks, just shortened my motorbike chain using this video as a guide.

[@果然-g3t]

hi friend .do u need motor chains

[@johnschuster9192]

Thanks a bunch ..A no nonsense video........

[@stevemeyerThankers]

worked for me today thanks

[@motionmoe]

Thanks man my kids bike chain shouldn't slip off anymore

[@ashleyrose8999]

You are a legend

[@artbrothersd]

So thanks I have used it. it is right to shorten the chain

[@johanuys9956]

Good video

[@kenstogie]

was that a center punch? it looked like a nail to me..

[@JayferRattrap]

kenstogie why yes it was. Sometimes you have to use what you have.

[@dalesdown898]

thanks a lot we did not know we had to use a beanch grinder

[@KastingKyle429]

Thank you this helped sooooo much you r a life saver

[@JayferRattrap]

Glad it helped! Be sure to check out my other videos. Always looking for suggestions too.

[@Pulkadrage]

If you can use a dremel to grind it down, shouldnt u be able to just put a grind-end or dremel tools on a normal electric screwdriver and just go?

[@i__am__milad]

This was an enjoyable video to watch for the eyes and mind , full of passion and precision , much thanks for this effective and helpful video kind sir!

[@Fazlaaaa]

Thanks very much from Bosnia

[@alexanderhildred5952]

Thanks man

[@mickeyMoUsEx7]

So the open side to the right ? To the facing the engine not outside

[@JayferRattrap]

Depends on which way the chain travels

[@JayferRattrap]

Just make sure the open side travels

[@JayferRattrap]

So, if it spins clockwise,the open side should be on the right as long as the master link is set up on the outside

[@abiyotbekura9061]

Good job

[@BetaRacer24]

I have this test at work They give you 30 inches of chain and they want 22 inches. If I measure out 22 inches, do i need to go to the next link after 22 or the link before 22 inches? Logic says go before because one should account for the master link.. Hope ya get this, test is tomorrow lol

[@JayferRattrap]

I would honestly go with your idea.

[@LNRRidez]

I wish I had seen this video before I destroyed my kids go kart chain.

[@n8xu]

Good video. How about a bicycle with a coaster brake which direction do you favor with the master link?

[@queensdoorinc]

Thanks for sharing

[@abinesh9758]

Supper bro you are best 👍👏

[@ΠάολαΚούκο]

I bought a chain that has the upper open part but closed and it can't fit to the chain, what should I do? Is there any trick on that system?

[@JayferRattrap]

Are you talking about the master link?

[@ΠάολαΚούκο]

@@JayferRattrap yes

[@JayferRattrap]

@@ΠάολαΚούκο You may have a rivet-type master link then. It may look something like this: www.amazon.com/Sunstar-MXR1-RL-Master-Link-Rivet/dp/B077B5ZM1H That is a different type.

[@ethinderry924]

What is that last piece called that you put on?

[@JayferRattrap]

I'm not sure, but if you Google "Masterlink Parts" you will see a bunch of companies that sell them.

[@pdogg310]

Thanks for the advice bro

[@JayferRattrap]

+pdizzy310 any time, my friend. I would love any recommendations you have for new videos for me to make to help out.

[@BassCandy]

What if you cut the chain too short.. can it be fixed??? Plz help

[@jessesorenson9988]

Cut add another master link with an inside link

[@scar0134]

I grinded it but the pin does not want to come out, Idk why

[@JayferRattrap]

Make sure you have removed all of the rivet that mushrooms over the chain and get a finish nail or punch on it.

[@johnnykappala8528]

Thank you.soo much. For that video so use full to me so it's very good idea to upload this video excellent......👌👌👌👌👌

[@djtan5759]

Nice video, may have to do this on my kids ATV. Real mechanic wears no nitrile gloves :-)

[@JayferRattrap]

HaHa. Yeah, it’s hard to remember that you are always supposed to wear gloves. An unfortunate old school habit.

[@ghaith452]

Does it work on a half link chain??

[@TEST1887POWERHOUSE]

Damn good video man! It's perfect, exactly what I needed!!!!!

[@roberthafer5868]

This dude sounds exactly like Michael Scott

[@JayferRattrap]

I'll take that as a compliment

[@roberthafer5868]

It was! Great video too!

[@anythingthatmoves9609]

What happens if the chain is broken in the little just put another master link in

[@JayferRattrap]

Chandler Johnson just go back one link.

[@anythingthatmoves9609]

then it will be to short

[@JayferRattrap]

Chandler Johnson You will either have to replace the chain or get creative. For example, my snowthrower had an idler assembly that I removed. It works just great!

[@anthonytammer9214]

A great short video. Maybe you could have used a pin punch, just to show that such things exist. Maybe you could demonstrate how an offset link works. It seems that a normal master link limits you to even number links in the chain length, but I may be wrong. hsteacher1

[@mandolinut]

thanks

[@gorgonzola333]

All my blessings King

[@tuliosantiago661]

is there a way to do this shit without a halflink?!

[@JayferRattrap]

+Túlio Santiago If you could rivet the chain together like at the factory, then yes. I haven't figured that out yet though.

[@jessesorenson9988]

They sell offset links. Check em out

[@ZeginMakesMusic]

Me without a grinder, or a punch with a mini bike chain 2 inches too long...

[@zachtruman8275]

he sounds like mark whallberg sorta (idk how to spell his last name lol)

[@mhmds1666]

thx

[@JuanVargas-nh7nt]

nice and easy

[@ashokashok.r4270]

Super bro

[@varonabeans.909]

Helpful cause no need to buy tool

[@sujisudhakaran98]

👍👍👍👍

[@EdKaye66]

I will try to use a Dremel to file down the silver nub and then knock the pin out with a nail. Hopefully it works.

[@JayferRattrap]

+Ed Kaye a dremel should be just fine. If you dont have a ounch small enough, a nail works just fine. If the dremel doesnt have anything hard enough, a regular metal file works good too.

[@EdKaye66]

Thanks man. I gave you a thumbs up.

[@JayferRattrap]

+Ed Kaye of course, a bench grinder is the best for grinding. I think thats how I did it on this particular job. Good luck!

[@lightspeeddan8263]

Pretty gross to leave your toothbrush on the workbench like that!

[@simonwhittaker1477]

+Lightspeed Dan its probably to clean the chain

[@Droneking68]

chain tool a lot easier

[@JayferRattrap]

Yup, but if you don't have one???

[@cugi3111]

Dont znati objasniti

[@JayferRattrap]

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[@cugi3111]

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