Shortening a Bike Chain Without a Chain Breaker

How to shorten a bike chain with no special tools.

[@LPhoenix98]

Man thanks for educating me on how to shorten a chain. When I was little my dad replaced my chain and didn't use a chain breaker. I couldn't remember how he did it. Now I know. You have a real smart little tool helper in training. You can tell you're a good dad. Thanks again.

[@chud327]

I love that comment. thanks so much for watching.

[@mortalsin4260]

Dad spending time with his kids... that's a true parent. NOW THAT'S KOOL ! WayTaGoDad !!!

[@chud327]

Wow, thanks for the awesome comment! kids first! Thanks for watching.

[@mikeruiz3046]

Thanks for posting this video. You showed me how easy it was because I didn't have some of the tools and sunflower seeds but I substituted and I'm on the road again. Blessings to you and your children!

[@chud327]

You are welcome and glad I could help out. Thanks for watching and blessing to you too.

[@Black.Duck.]

Thanks so much for the post!! My garage door cable recently broke so I bought a new one online and it came a couple links too long. Went to youtube, found this, and was up and running in a few minutes with no special tools. Saved me lots of time and possibly a service call. Thanks again!

[@chud327]

I am so glad I was able to help out, hopefully you subbed to pay me back. Thanks for watching.

[@i_am_toy_nonstop5147]

Great video ... Props on being #1 pops and teaching all of us ... The world needs more good fathers

[@chud327]

Maybe my favorite comment of the week, thanks so much and thanks for watching.

[@i_am_toy_nonstop5147]

You're very welcome... ☺

[@trystancotten]

Great video. Thanks for making chain repair so simple and being a great dad, too!

[@chud327]

Thank you so much!!! Thanks for watching!

[@littlenewsgyrl]

Oh my goodness, how cut are these little kids! From one daddy's girl to a dad of little girls -- awesome job and great way to teach them about tools! Also, this is helpful as I try to put together my bike chain ❤

[@chud327]

Thanks dad's girl and I am glad I was able to help you on your chain. thanks for watching.

[@jrusao84]

You're a good father :-)Thanks for the helpful video!

[@chud327]

Double thanks to you and thanks for watching!

[@sistercalhoun4444]

☺️Dad's teaching his Kids ☺️ Train a child in the way they should go so when they get older they should not depart from you thy Word. You got some blessed kids Man Hey I give God the Gory are you teaching me how to do this. Appreciate it Bro !!!!!!!!!

[@chud327]

Well said and thanks for watching.

[@bluewinterwolf]

Thank you, very useful as doing a bike project with my son and there isn't a master link on it so this helped a lot.

[@chud327]

Glad it helped! Keep working with the son and thanks for watching.

[@shaunc4209]

Cool video thanks for helping I really appreciate it I have a motorized bicycle and it has a 415 chain I've got almost a thousand bucks in it so I'm thankful I dont have to wait for the chain tensioner you sure made it looks easy

[@chud327]

A motorize bike should be on my to-do list... I hope this trick worked out for you and thanks for watching.

[@sunwukong3108]

Thanks for this video, my gear shift on my bike broke so I’m now shortening the chain to make it into a fixed-gear bike This video was helpful 👍👍

[@chud327]

Glad to be able to help and thanks for watching.

[@Mightiflier]

There are 51 thumbs down at this time. I guess there are that many bike shop owners who are watching this video.

[@chud327]

You make great point, thanks for watching. I need to make another, my go-cart chain is now too long.

[@BekaAslanishvili-hs4zn]

That was spot-on!

[@magnussteinbru5298]

Probably him eating the loudest sunflower seeds directly into the camera.

[@stevek6396]

How is it even remotely possible to give this video a thumbs down? Great video in all aspects.

[@riyanhashemjamy10]

They couldn't remove the chain from the bike

[@williamsall1345]

I tried this and it worked. You can also use a screwdriver and then a small iron nail :)

[@chud327]

Thanks and I am glad it worked for you!

[@logansimmons7978]

How?

[@richardkelly806]

This a very helpful I appreciate this type of video's was struggling with my daughters bike who's chain fell of quite often.no problem solve .thank you very much

[@rubennavarro5886]

she thought the cat was gonna get stuck to the magnet

[@chud327]

Maybe! Thanks for watching!

[@greenjoe4202]

i laughed at that

[@Rodecpt0]

Nicely done! Do make sure the closed end of the master link goes points in the direction of travel or the chain could fall off again in the future.

[@chud327]

Good idea, thanks for watching.

[@TheMagicmovement]

Thanks! this saved alot of time tracking down a chain tool. Cheers

[@sterlingmoore6032]

Nice job my friend. Your kids are precious too. May God always bless you you all.

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching!!

[@sterlingmoore6032]

You're very welcome!@@chud327

[@Ciprian-Amarandei]

It works. You can also try pumpkin seeds, or any other seeds that you can spit with specific sound. Dependimg on the type of seed used, the chain will have different strength. Try 2-3 types of seed and decide which is the best for you chain type

[@chud327]

I used to be almost addicted to sunflower seeds, sorry if that full mouth talk bother you. I don't do that anymore. thanks for watching.

[@jamesjones677]

Looks really easy. I have most of the tools except for the punches. I'm sure it'll still work. Thanks for making the video.

[@chud327]

It is very easy, maybe you can use a nail or some other pointy object. Thanks for watching and good luck.

[@jamesjones677]

chud327 By the way I saw other videos on the same subject and yours was the best of them all...just so you know.

[@chud327]

Wow, the best, I really appreciate that! Thanks for the reply!

[@TheDjike22]

Awesome family ! Thx. Magnet is a great thing to have yet hard to find! Worth its weight in gold!!

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and yes I love that magnet. Thanks for watching.

[@BrainThangNetwork]

Great vid from a family man. Thanks for the info.

[@chud327]

Sweet and thanks for watching!

[@suryasekhar5441]

Great video. And spending valuable time along with his kids.

[@chud327]

So true and thanks so much for watching.

[@oiramnojertsac2946]

Hi Bud you put the master link locking pin on backwards the closed side should run in the same direction as the wheel does

[@chud327]

+Oiram Nojertsac What do you mean by the closed side? Thanks for the comment.

[@Kaelan514]

he means the side without the gap on the masterlink should be facing the opposite direction from the wheel rotation. If the Wheel goes forwards, the masterlink clip faces the other way :)

[@jackkeane2789]

Thanks doing up bikes and selling them and making them new like old bmx and this helps a lot because it has no master link

[@chud327]

So glad to help out and thanks for watching.

[@A39-x8w]

Thank you so much for this i was having so much trouble because my chain doesnt have a masterlink

[@chud327]

So glad to help out and thanks for watching.

[@LikenaTV]

Worked pretty good for me! Took some time but the result was pretty impressive!

[@chud327]

I am so glad it worked and thanks for watching.

[@gildardoalvidrez1374]

Thanks for the help i really apriciate it iv'e been struggling with a bike lately and now the bike is fixed

[@chud327]

Glad to help out. Thanks so much and thanks for watching.

[@georgeulbrandt]

Wow, this was really helpful. I have a bike with a snapped chain and this should work great, thank you for the information

[@chud327]

Thanks so much, I hope you get it going. Thanks for watching.

[@georgeulbrandt]

chud327 no problem dude

[@chud327]

Thanks for the reply.

[@madmots981]

Isolation brought me to your video. Cheers from down under 👍🏾

[@chud327]

I guess some good did come from our current situation... thanks so much for watching.

[@michaellong9259]

Thanks dad just got my dirtbike running cause of you!

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and enjoy your ride. thanks for watching.

[@cherylhack2072]

Sweet video I enjoy it and of course you had your little helper sooo cute. Still hoping to see Dume Buggy Part 12 Thanks Again

[@chud327]

Dune Buggy Part 12 is in the making, I am only minutes away from going out and putting the windshield in. I should get my little helper to help out, I know she is in the video this time blowing the horn... Thanks for watching.

[@martinbeats8290]

Good teaching , good father!

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching.

[@martinbeats8290]

@@chud327 good ***! :D

[@atolerojas3668]

That's a awesome... Old school gt bmx bike don't let go of that gt keep it like the 90's!!!

[@chud327]

Thanks for watching.

[@atolerojas3668]

@@chud327 you welcome... I still have my old '92 diamondback bike much love to you and your family all the way from the south side of big chicago city and be safe it's so crazy now I can't ride my bike not much longer like before!!!

[@chud327]

@@atolerojas3668 thanks and so true

[@tux8341]

The dad I wish I had

[@chud327]

You are so nice, thanks so much for watching.

[@ToastbrotRaver]

After watching this, you can be the dad you wish you had for your future kid.

[@RRWAY-NeverStopWinning]

Thanks for the video just fixed my kids bike

[@chud327]

So glad to here it and thanks for watching!!

[@z1510r]

That magnetic block is legit. Where can I get one or how can I make one?

[@chud327]

This one was in a dumpster... Thanks so much and thanks for watching.

[@argonaut6386]

Thanks for the video. Sons bike now sorted 😊

[@chud327]

Glad it helped and thanks for watching.

[@estellaarroyo6120]

Well I came to see about the chain but this lil girl stole the show adorable.

[@chud327]

You are so sweet and thanks for watching.

[@robbieroberts6995]

Great video! She's learning her tools. :)

[@chud327]

I was quite surprised she knew so many at her young age. Thanks for watching.

[@gittfurther650]

Gotta start em young... I Appreciate you brother

[@dannyesko6292]

thank u, remind me of me getting taught as a kid good job.

[@chud327]

I am glad I could bring back some good memories for you. Thanks for watching.

[@ianmccollum8629]

I think the sunflower seeds are the most important thing he mentioned

[@chud327]

Yes, I used to be addicted to them a little. thanks for watching.

[@spikemandan]

cool magnet bench thingy! =)

[@chud327]

Yes, it is very useful. Right now I roll it around to pick up nails and other metal in the yard. Thanks for watching.

[@aaronbanks3673]

Great video! Thanks for sharing it.

[@chud327]

Thanks so much, I hope it helped out.

[@zigibg1967]

The way u and ur kids spending time together is so cool!! And nice video sa well i liked it helped me about my problem xD. Sub!

[@chud327]

Hanging with the kids is my favorite pastime. So glad the video helped you out and thanks so much for watching.

[@simonlinser8286]

Ok how do you put the pin back in? Cause i usually push the pin out just to where it's in one link, that way you can push the pin back in, no master link needed...lol idk if everyone does this but i do

[@chud327]

I went with the master link that I already had, but your method works too. Thanks for watching!!

[@jezr10]

Neat trick you helped me out man Ty

[@braedonvangorkom3408]

Thanks so much for the tips!

[@LT-fm8ei]

if you dont have a master link could you take the pin out of the other link and then join the two together or is a master link needed?

[@chud327]

You can do it with out a master link, but it is no where near as easy. Thanks for watching.

[@LT-fm8ei]

chud327 oh ok thanks

[@Geetrain1]

where do you buy the puncher and smaller one?

[@chud327]

I don't know, they were in the toolbox my cousin left to me. I would try Sears, Snap-On, Matco, auto parts store, big box store, etc. Good luck and thanks for watching.

[@Kaelan514]

Will this damage the chain? I want to try it on my Pit bike chain, It's a motorcycle chain not a bicycle chain and I don't want to damage it

[@chud327]

I don't know for sure, I would assume that it would be the same as a bike chain. Let me know how it goes and thanks for watching.

[@Kaelan514]

yeah np, couldnt figure it out so a shop will do it for free, would hav grinded it but its scawy lol

[@chud327]

Sweet and thanks for the reply!

[@moneyme1327]

It’s funny because my GT chain broke itself but I have extra chains and thank you so much

[@chud327]

You are so welcome, glad I could help. Thanks for watching.

[@ShayJohnson33]

Where can I buy the two tools you used to put pressure on the chain and then release the bolt?

[@chud327]

Shay Johnson I would say hardware store and get a skinny punch or nail set. Good luck and thanks for watching.

[@ShayJohnson33]

@@chud327 Thank you sir and no problem.

[@austingode]

Great vid .... love that bench !

[@olegpetelevitch4443]

Like the magnet top stuff !

[@chud327]

Yes, it is pretty cool and thanks for watching.

[@dosmastrify]

Thanks chud! Got my little man's pedal tractor back running... So he can push it (without riding it)

[@chud327]

That is awesome! and thanks so much for watching.

[@603tricity4]

That is a nice old school bmx gt

[@XGaming1]

Thank you so much man.

[@chud327]

You are so welcome and thanks so much for watching.

[@Picassosgarage]

Nothin beats riding an old GT!

[@chud327]

So true and thanks for watching.

[@tylercrummett4716]

This is so wholesome

[@chud327]

Thanks, I try. thanks for watching.

[@AJ-ch6kg]

Wrong - the link clip was fitted backwards, the open end should be on the trailing edge regarding chain travel.

[@chud327]

I thought it was... thanks so much for watching.

[@AJ-ch6kg]

@@chud327 👍

[@charliebowley7519]

Thanks man this helped me so much

[@chud327]

So glad to be able to help and thanks for watching.

[@yZEEHC1]

This was very helpful thx

[@chud327]

Very nice and thanks for watching.

[@yZEEHC1]

@@chud327 ur welcome

[@supermasterfighter]

That came out so easy that it seems fake

[@chud327]

Or I am just that good. Just kidding and thanks for watching.

[@pililacantos5272]

Man thank you so so much you two! ❤️💯

[@chud327]

Any time!

[@fimbles1015]

Great video. Well explained. Thanks :)

[@chud327]

Thanks you so much and thanks for watching.

[@fredmelendez4547]

what do we do with the sun flower seeds?😂

[@chud327]

You eat the seeds and spit out the shells. Thanks for watching.

[@jahhmac]

It's a type of greas

[@systemzajety]

I must have the strongest chain in the universe. I've been pounding for 1hr and it won't budge.

[@chud327]

I wonder if maybe your punch is too big. I wish you could swing by and let me take a swing at it. Thanks for watching and good luck.

[@seth_5394]

Maciej - you and me both

[@nickicruz3658]

you're a very good dad...

[@chud327]

Thanks so much, I try. Thanks for watching.

[@deadinside7600]

Remember my dad teaching me this. Has saved my ass many times

[@chud327]

that is a cool story and thanks so much for watching.

[@hughgibbons5202]

Didn't work for me. The rivets were too tight to be knocked out this way because it wasn't possible to hold the chain steady enough, but they came right apart with a $15 chain break tool.

[@chud327]

Sweet, good to hear that you got them out. thanks for watching.

[@dangerouzdave1172]

Could do it as a kid, but just tried it on my sons and I can't do it. 😂. Need the correct tools that I don't have anymore. Il try again at weekend when I find the correct equipment. Noway am I paying someone to do this.

[@Nowehi305]

Thanks man awesome kids u have

[@chud327]

Thanks and thanks for watching.

[@Okstfunow]

how do I find the master link? my chain is still intact so I need to find the master link

[@chud327]

It should have one and it looks different from the rest. It has a clip on the side so that you can take it apart and put it together. I hope you find it. Thanks for watching.

[@jsmith1899]

This is NOT a good solution for replacing a bike chain. It worked for me, but if you test the next link or two up the chain from where it has been broken, it will not fall under the weight of gravity anymore. That is, if you hold the chain up horizontally the first link still on the chain after breaking will not fall under the weight of gravity anymore as the others do. This link will cause a little bit more friction and will cause more resistance when you ride making it a bit more difficult. If you have a bike that is not that good it should not matter too much, but if you have an ok bike and want to go quick it will slow you down just that very small amount.

[@chud327]

Worked for me with no issues, but I am not racing or anything... Thanks for watching

[@G-mansp3aks]

did this to try and switch chains from one bike to another only to find out that the chain just doesn't fit at all on the bike lol. but otherwise this method works

[@timmyskante7681]

Always need sunflower seed when fixin your chain

[@chud327]

That was almost and addiction back then... Thanks for watching.

[@gabrieliuskacinskas6874]

Can't manage to get the pin out. Been hammering for 2 hours but it stays still

[@chud327]

Well that stinks, I wish I was there to help out.... thanks for watching.

[@justink7926]

gonna try it on my bmx thx and great vid

[@chud327]

It should work, let me know and thanks for watching.

[@mountainbikers9929]

Thank you man 🙏

[@chud327]

Happy to help

[@arkayyogauniversityayu1809]

This video helped me...Thank you bro :) .....wait a min. are they Twins??

[@chud327]

So glad that it helped! The girls are 2 years apart, but everyone ask about them being twins. Thanks for watching.

[@jelanibrown-garrett4400]

great vid chud hope the family is doing good

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and the family is great. thanks for watching.

[@danielroth8738]

Very wholesome video!

[@chud327]

Thanks, that is the goal and thanks for watching.

[@bfmjohnny]

thanks i needed this

[@chud327]

You are so welcome, I hope it helped and thanks for watching.

[@Psp-id7uw]

Man chud still building stuff to this day

[@chud327]

Still at it and no plans to stop.... Thanks for watching the old stuff!!

[@kevinmccall244]

Pretty much just give me everything on the table. 😂

[@chud327]

So glad I was able to help out and thanks for watching.

[@heshanshibry6575]

Great father cute kids

[@solosencillo1]

Very cute video.

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching.

[@solosencillo1]

@@chud327 Thank you for sharing. The video is really handy.

[@pililacantos5272]

Saving money doing it ourselves!

[@chud327]

That is the best way and thanks for watching.

[@Skelly_777]

Thank you

[@chud327]

You're welcome and thanks for watching.

[@kavipatel8123]

Do you need a chain master link?

[@chud327]

yes, new chains should come with one. Good luck and thanks for watching.

[@Anonyhouse]

The heart of it, is metal

[@chud327]

A heart of metal is a good way to put it. Sorry it took me so long to reply and thanks for watching.

[@sanjozek3829]

Thank you bro 😭

[@troycummings5083]

Thanks!

[@chud327]

You are so welcome, glad to help out. Thanks for watching.

[@danielroth8738]

Dat MAGNET!😀

[@chud327]

IKR, thanks for watching.

[@Everton-jw6lp]

Great video

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching.

[@theredspringtrap.7256]

lol! You want him to help that you swat his hand away.

[@sergiomartin8935]

Your trainee's a cute !

[@chud327]

Thanks and she is a pretty good helper too. Thanks for watching.