Shortening a Go Cart Chain Without a Chain Breaker

[@MountainEagle77]

This guy covered a ton of things about his minibike that cleared up a lot of confusion I had with mine. Awesome. Thanks for the excellent video.

[@chud327]

And thanks you so much for the excellent comment and thanks for watching.

[@matty2x302]

Your videos are not only informative, but I get a kick out of the everyday humor you add in there . Thanks I’m fixing my neighbor’s riding mower chain and don’t have a breaker tool, because they cost $14.50 and I only have $17.00 😂👍

[@chud327]

Love it and thanks for watching.

[@braxtonwhitley8505]

This is not a hate comment man, just wondering. If they cost $14.50 and you had $17.00 you could afford one. I'm just confused

[@jp4027]

@@braxtonwhitley8505 He probably doesen't want to spend that money on the tool

[@chud327]

@@braxtonwhitley8505 it was a joke inside the video. The chain was $14.50 and I offered $17… thanks for watching!

[@bawadmotor3616]

I watched a movie about how to work with the chain. Very pleased! Excellent lessons. You are a true master! Also conveyed greetings to your children from me from Russia. Andrew.

[@chud327]

bawad motor thanks again for the comment, that mini bike was broke down about as long as my tractor, they also felt like they have a new toy. it was a much easier and cheaper fix than the tractor... keep your great comments coming from Russia, that is cool.

[@liljakboi2755]

This dude glazing

[@mkk041]

Thank you! Put my son's atv back in service right away. I used a chisel to break the cap and get it parallel to the link plate. Then a small punch to drive it. Also used an old small socket to stack on the bolt. Thanks again for the hack.

[@chud327]

Glad it helped and thanks for watching!!

[@JohnBaileyDarke]

Nice video. Just the correct length to follow you through the process. No unnecessary video. I relearned (used to fix my bike chain in the 50's) how to fix a chain without the fancy tools. Thanks Chud!

[@chud327]

Thanks so much for the excellent feedback, I love hear that. Thanks so much for watching!

[@TheRyanweyh]

“And don’t forget the left over chain makes a nice bracelet” 😂 likes this video

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[@Layla710s]

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[@AfroCurl42]

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[@MikePriornz]

Thanks. With your help, a Nut, old large screw, a nail and a hammer I spilt a new chain for 9 year olds bike and they can now enjoy it again.

[@chud327]

Very glad to hear that, you are now a hero. Thanks for watching!!

[@irfaanxlcr8370]

Very informative and easy to follow video. I have a 1978 Honda CB125S that the chain is now stretched to the last adjustment on the rear wheel assembly. I was looking at another video that showed grinding out the rivets on one link. So combining that video with yours I will shorten the chain by one link. Nice country style burnout at the end of your video. Here in the city they post signs saying "Keep Off The Grass".

[@chud327]

Funny, good luck and thanks for watching.

[@mattbikeyoung]

Hey, Chud. Great video! Helped me with a similar situation. Cut down a nail and held it with vice grips as my pin driver. Thanks!

[@JohnWick-bb9jl]

Good idea. I used an allon wrench broken in half.

[@chud327]

So glad ☺️ t helped and thanks for watching!!

[@mrbriancandoanything709]

Finally, someone installing the master link clip in the correct direction! Can’t tell you how times people install it backwards! 😀👍

[@chud327]

It should be 50% of the time if the person does not know how to install, but seems like a lot more. Thanks for watching!!

[@afishyfella]

Dude where did that magnet come from? That thing is handy as a pocket on a shirt.

[@chud327]

My dad actually got it out of a dumpster where he worked probably 30 years ago or more... thanks for watching.

[@SampsonGG]

Great idea using a huge magnet to work on. Going to have to get one myself.

[@chud327]

+Sampson Yes, I love that magnet. I want to take it fishing and see what I can catch. Thanks for watching!

[@MrDavidelliottjr]

Best idea iv ever seen.

[@AshleyOnYT]

You are a lifesaver. Got a chain for Christmas for my go kart since it broke and its like 3 links too long. Thank you you earned a sub!

[@chud327]

Love hearing that, glad I could help, thanks for watching!!!

[@AshleyOnYT]

@@chud327 No problem just got back in from riding lol works amazingly.

[@quevicular]

Thats a great vid. I thought I would have to do a grind on the pins but not so like other guys do. The 17$ chain buy was hilarious.

[@chud327]

Yes, the pin just presses in, very easy! I have other videos where I offer more for stuff and the people react. I have just filmed another last weekend, but I haven't put that video together. I am glad you like the $17 part! Thanks for watching and for the comment.

[@prostreetgsxr]

You are a great dad. Keep up the good work!

[@VlogEpicness]

Good thing I have a giant industrial magnet just lying around.

[@chud327]

It is great for magnet fishing, but it is a work out to pull it back in. Also good as a boat anchor. It can be done with out a magnet too. thanks for watching.

[@RobertDickens2002]

I was doing this at the age of 10 before youtube even existed think ive forgotten more than most people today know

[@tgor6143]

Huh lol

[@DailyInspirationbyRick]

I'm happy for you bro 👍

[@chud327]

That is probably true and thanks so much for watching!!

[@RobertDickens2002]

@chud327 I don't think I meant that quite the way it came out I just think we've been been dumbed down as a society.

[@kratokat3431]

Hey Chud, I have a bicycle chain whithout a master link.Could you tell me how to remove it from the bike?

[@chud327]

I would guess you have to drive a pin out just like I did while shortening my chain. Good luck and thanks for watching.

[@jamtmann]

A "chain tool" will remove the pin...you can get one at Walmart or a local bike shop 👍

[@justinc2633]

so happy with how clear modern cameras are, good video though

[@chud327]

so true, you can definitely tell a big difference. I just picked up another go cart project, maybe I can redo this video more clear.... thanks for watching.

[@danielson2194]

I was stuck and your video saved me. Great idea!

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching!!

[@weeg91]

"i dont wanddit too tight, i wanddit just right" amen brother

[@chud327]

Thanks for watching

[@RIVERKINGERIC]

This helped me with the chain for a garag door opener. Thanks for sharing, man.

[@chud327]

Glad I could help and thanks for watching.

[@alutious]

holy crap you are a lifesaver!!! thank you thank you thank you!! I was changing my bike wheels over after a long week, for a race tomorrow morning which also involves changing the chain, and i broke the chain in the wrong place and i fully removed the pin. And i couldn't get the thing back in, after over an hour. But seeing your technique, i got a punch, small magnet and bolt and a pean hammer and bang two blows and i got the pin past the first hole, and i was then able to hit it again and then put it into the chain breaker and get it back in fully. Wow. Thank you. Simple but very useful. I would not have thought of the magnet. You should add a tag for "how do i put the pin back in my bike chain" and you will get more hits. lol

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching.

[@alstonasby5883]

Just a little tip if the pin is really in there where you can’t punch it out take a grinder or file and grind it for

[@alstonasby5883]

Down*

[@chud327]

Good tip and thanks for watching

[@jamieturnage4574]

in the old days i just used a nail and a hammer to puch that pin out on my bike chain . a chain breaker is a step up from a nail .we did not have chain breakers in the 1970s . a hole punch i used it too

[@chud327]

I say what ever work and thanks for watching.

[@Kellybannana]

Great video, I was about to go out and buy a chain splitter but now I am not, thanks for saving me the money!! I liked and subscribed to your channel, Good luck with it!!

[@chud327]

Thank you so much and I am alway glad to help. Be sure to check out more of my videos, some might save you money others maybe not, but they should cost you anything either. Thanks again!

[@Thrashaero]

you can also use vise for same method to do press-out instead of punch out. I used the master link for the press pin.

[@chud327]

Good tip and thanks for watching

[@thegrave2000]

Not following, care to elaborate?

[@Thrashaero]

@@thegrave2000 instead of using punch and hammer, one can use a pin (like on a master link) and vise to sandwich the chain and backing cylinder/nut

[@thegrave2000]

@@Thrashaero I see but isn't there a significant risk to damage the chain this way?

[@Thrashaero]

​@@thegrave2000 maybe but no more likely than punch and hammer

[@derrickclark5510]

This vid helped a lot… saved me 13 buckz on a chain breaker from harbor freight!!!

[@Wet_honeybun564]

Thank you for this video I have had a chain to long sittin around for a while

[@chud327]

No problem and thanks for watching!!

[@huff_designs]

What brand is your mini bike, I think I have the same one but a different color, it had a Yamaha engine when I got it

[@chud327]

Doodle bug is what mine is called, thanks for watching.

[@huff_designs]

@@chud327 thank you I have a project I am converting one exactly like yours to electric lol

[@chud327]

@@huff_designs very cool!

[@TrevorCanToo]

Didnt even need to watch the video, the thumb nail gave me all the i need Thanks dude 😊 😊 😊 👍🏻 but sadly i had no master link so i had to build getto with a link from another chain 😔 lol pray my chain that it doesn’t snap on me

[@chud327]

Very cool I hope it holds up, thanks for watching

[@c0r0y]

But how did you get the old chain off your bike? 🤔

[@pengu1785]

The chain broke you dummie.

[@chud327]

I think it broke, thanks for watching

[@makeitathome1327]

Thank you for making this video! I need to shorten a #25 chain for a school project a similar way but the pin is just not budging. Its really frustrating and i dont know why i cant get the pin out. Is there anything that you think could help me?

[@chud327]

I can only think you have to hit it harder to get it moving... Wish I was there to help out and thanks for watching.

[@makeitathome1327]

@@chud327 Should i use a larger punch to take it out or a smaller punch?

[@makeitathome1327]

@@chud327 Ok thank you for the info. I figured I'd have to grind off the pin on one side so that i can punch it out, and that actually worked suprizingly.

[@exotics5721]

Hey where would I get a chain tensioner like yours. The ones you can currently get are too small.

[@chud327]

I don't know, I inherited mine. thanks for watching.

[@dancoles2235]

This video was off the chain!

[@chud327]

Funny and thanks for watching.

[@toolsplustech]

This is what I used to fix a KMC bike chain that was too long! Ended up using the concrete floor instead of a magnet and held the chain between my feet. I started with a thin punch, so I didn't need to switch.

[@chud327]

Very cool and thanks for watching!

[@Somerandomkarter101-hd5yu]

Great video! For some reason tho my pins won’t come out no matter how hard I hit it. If you could help that would be great! One last thing I don’t have a master link on my chain because it’s an actual professional karting chain that we are using for a small lil buggy

[@seanpereira6961]

Legend, thanks for posting this!

[@chud327]

Thank you so much, I hope it helped.

[@DOwhutnow]

Hey man I'm having trouble taking off my clutch.... it doesn't have the normal three Allen bolts like usual or a set screw that I can see. You know anything about the taking it off?

[@chud327]

I wish I was there so I could take a look at it, I don't know what to say... Thanks for watching and good luck.

[@DOwhutnow]

@@chud327 thanks for the reply. It's the same exact mini. Is your baja a 97cc?

[@chud327]

I can look at mine tomorrow to see if I see anything. I will try to remember, If you don't hear from me soon, maybe drop a new comment.

[@DOwhutnow]

@@chud327 awesome thanks man

[@cheyneyharp5097]

Where did u get magnet 🧲 from

[@chud327]

My dad got them years ago from his workplace, out of the dumpster... Thanks for watching.

[@ComplexOne]

"Inexpensive Engineering Repair" Now that's what i'm talking about....

[@chud327]

Me too and thanks for watching!!

[@raphealpickett3178]

“Will you take 17?” . “Absolutely not”. 😂

[@chud327]

She was used to saying no… thanks for watching!!

[@JohnWick-bb9jl]

The solution i found was: (25 chain, pretty small). Press it as much as possible. Break an Allon wrench in half. Hold that over the pin and hammer it. That did the trick.

[@chud327]

Cool and thanks for watching

[@essamsoliman2706]

Thanks for sharing. That chain break process helped.

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching!!

[@Scandinavian_Pride]

Back in the day, (80's) before punching the pin out. Take a grinder and cut down the head on the pin & it'll basically fall out. That's just how my pops showed me. Cool video 👍🏻🤙🏻🇺🇸🏴‍☠️

[@chud327]

Whatever works and thanks for watching!!

[@jdmbeats]

Dude, thank you! I just used this method on my motorcycle chain.

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and so glad it worked. thanks for watching.

[@thegrave2000]

Which size did you try it on? I wonder whether I'll be able to break a 420 chain.

[@jdmbeats]

@@thegrave2000 The chain was from a Honda Grom, not sure exactly what specific size. But, it took about an hour. Time and persistence. Lol

[@thegrave2000]

@@jdmbeats wow, that's a lot of wasted time for $50 bucks saved and one will certainly need to do it multiple times :)

[@benkanobe7500]

Where did he get that magnet?

[@chud327]

That was actually found in a dumpster... thanks for watching.

[@benjamincole3582]

where in the world did u get that giant magnet? Awesome!

[@chud327]

My dad used to work at a factory in town before he retired. He used to get the neatest stuff out of the , believe it or not, dumpster. I worked with him for two summers and spent some time drooling over stuff in the dumpster. Thanks for watching and for the comment. BTW, I plan to put that magnet in my boat and see what I can pull up.

[@Bubble-zv6ew]

Can this method be use for all kinds of chains such as misumi Che25?

[@chud327]

I don't know, I don't even know what a misumi Che25 is, but I would guess it would work on most chains. Good luck and thanks for watching.

[@olivierbeucken6671]

Do you have a 12tooth clutch for a 3/4 bore? And does a 35 chain fits a bicycle?

[@chud327]

Olivier Beucken I would have to google what fits a bike. And I would have to go check the number of teeth, but I am pretty sure have a 3/4 shaft, but it is on the go cart. The mini bike, I think, has a smaller shaft. Thanks for the comment.

[@Erikopter]

Wow, awesome! Really helpful using a very hard place to do all the work! I was doing it on wood and couldn't make it work. Very creative :)

[@chud327]

Thanks and i am so glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@glowiever]

looks lil bit bent. is it ok?

[@chud327]

Worked great and thank for watching

[@christopherwilliams8423]

Grinding the pin flat can help

[@chud327]

Yes and thanks for watching.

[@gideonbrumagin1600]

Thanks this helped me shorten an old dirt bike chain

[@chud327]

Glad to help out and thank you for watching

[@thegrave2000]

Brilliant, this is a big money saver!

[@chud327]

Glad to help and thanks for watching!!

[@thatohioangler3367]

Thanks for the helpful tip man!

[@chud327]

Anytime and thanks for watching.

[@timothyulrey4508]

Awesome camera work and editing. Ty so much.

[@chud327]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks so much for watching.

[@ajsmith4311]

yea thanks followed your steps now i don’t have a chain thanks bud

[@chud327]

Did some one steal it? Thanks for watching.

[@stoneblue1795]

Clever fellow, must have grown up as a farmer's son. Well played sir.

[@chud327]

Thanks so much. I am actually the son of a son of farmers. Thanks so much for watching.

[@TMHonfire102]

does not work when doing it with a 420 chain.

[@chud327]

Sorry and i am not even sure what a 420 chain is... Thanks for watching.

[@christianarcos4333]

Would u take 17?? I sure won’t. 14.50

[@chud327]

Caught of guard a bit... thanks for watching.

[@lacoste856]

Thank u very much man, Great video keep up da great work🙏💯

[@scoobies4203]

Yeah I bought a mini bike ... after seeing this video and buying a chain , I'm not messing with it , time to sell it asap , has a 220cc pirhana engine in it but not worth the head ache .

[@chud327]

Yeah, it was as fun as I expected. the kids sure love it though. Thanks for watching.

[@charlesmcwayne6344]

🔥 cool Instructor

[@alexdrapeau]

asked my friend for a punch.. *didn't wake up for 3 hours*

[@chud327]

Funny and thanks so much for watching.

[@reyadamperkins7385]

Thank you man. Why the hell its look easy when you do it? Am sure when i'll do this, i'll probably hit my hand with the hammer several times...

[@LNRRidez]

I wish I had seen this before I ruined my chain with a Harbor Frieght chain breaker.

[@chud327]

At least now you know. thanks for watching.

[@joshsidonio4275]

worked perfectly 👌 ty

[@chud327]

Sweet, I am glad i could help, thanks for watching.

[@joshsidonio4275]

chud327 sad story LOL got the go kart as a trade for a custom speaker enclosure that I'm going to build ...was for my 3yo son to learn on and we didn't really know the condition of the engine....oil looked fine, got the new torque converter installed and chain installed carburetor clean tank drain started it ran the hell out...donuts and all of it, for about 15 minutes, and locked the engine up LOL... harbor freight tomorrow 😂 going to keep this one for parts

[@chud327]

That stinks, but the good news is, Harbor Freight sells them almost as cheap as dirt. And I hear they are good. Let me know how it turns out.

[@stephenkuron4260]

Thank you minibike man!👍👍

[@chud327]

Welcome and thanks for watching

[@georgemacdonald3087]

Better to use a nail the same diameter as the pin.

[@chud327]

Good tip and thanks for watching

[@vijay6496]

super nanba usefull video i cut my cycle chain super brother nandri nandri ( mean' thanks)

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching!!

[@caydongravens5825]

Hey thanks man! you really helped me!

[@kristinacagy]

i vote you only beacause is silly the motorbike, and smart the magnet...hihihihihi

[@chud327]

I think someone may have stolen my magnet... I can't find it anywhere. Thanks for watching.

[@saravanakrishnamurthy7234]

Cool work dude

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching.

[@hustleeveryday6582]

might replace that clutch while you're at it. LOL

[@chud327]

Not a bad idea and thanks for watching!!

[@sethcheong1048]

I would be screwed without this video

[@chud327]

I am glad i could help. Thanks for watching.

[@JulioMartinez-io1zt]

Thanks for this video very helpful

[@chud327]

So glad to help out and thanks for watching.

[@BananaPhoPhilly]

What accent do you have? Lol it's pretty cool

[@BananaPhoPhilly]

chud327 Haha I'm from rural New Jersey so my accent is just Northeastern. For a second I thought you sounded English, though.

[@chud327]

That is ok, I had a girl a few years ago, she thought I was Australian. Thanks again or the comment and keep watching my junk if you want to learn my language. jk.

[@rickkrockstar]

Awesome, Little BurnOut a the End.🤔

[@chud327]

Thanks and thanks for watching.

[@josebenitez542]

Great video 👍👍👍

[@chud327]

+Jose Benitez Thanks I am glad you liked it!

[@Cnzxco]

love the braclet ima do that

[@chud327]

Very cool, just need a quick and easy way to latch it. Thanks for watching

[@mattwilds06]

Double stacking some nuts, aka deez nuts! but seriously thank you for chain video!

[@mohamadasri1957]

good and simple...

[@chud327]

Thanks, I hope it helps! Thanks for watching.

[@joannmartin6831]

thanks for the tip and things for the video great video thanks

[@chud327]

You are so welcome and thanks for watching and commenting.

[@detroitpyro2859]

Cool video bro ❤

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching!!

[@kathurisaicharan1772]

Thank you brother vvvvvvv much thet trick worked

[@l00PercentJuice]

Thanks for this video.

[@richardott6365]

Is that you mr. Fencik?

[@chud327]

Yes, it is me!!! Thanks for watching, hope you got your chain fixed.

[@MSGDREWRY]

Motovox MBX10 - just pick up one too!

[@chud327]

Nice and thanks for watching.

[@cherylhack2072]

That was awesome!!

[@chud327]

Glad you like it! Thanks for watching.

[@Rathna-k4s]

Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

[@chud327]

You are very welcome and thanks for watching!!

[@sambaughman6461]

You need to 212 swap that bike Chud!

[@jamespsyfer]

Top banana! Thanks. Nice bike 👏

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching.

[@tomimuwuh]

nice info and nice bike...

[@chud327]

Thanks and thanks for watching

[@waqassohail6832]

Skip something, other part need to insert bush.

[@manushijaneesha5657]

Super vidio thnk u

[@freefireversion2.o933]

Thanks for nice working

[@chud327]

Thanks and welcome

[@nicholascollie9334]

Put a bigger engine in the mini bike.its very slow

[@chud327]

It is very slow a faster engine would be nice. Thanks!

[@devonsmith8002]

Still helping people. Hope he’s still breathing. 9 yrs ago

[@chud327]

Thanks and still breathing... thanks for watching.

[@ahilmakkah6052]

Amazing. Thank you.

[@chud327]

You are so welcome and thanks so much for watching.