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300exrider99
03-01-2002, 11:37 AM
Can some one tell me how to take a link out of my chain or if it's even possible. If it's not then what kind of chain should i buy?
Scott
03-01-2002, 11:45 AM
My factory chain did not have a masterlink (2000 300EX). You can buy a master link and a chain break and you'd be able to shorten it up to what you need.

If it's not the factory chain, it WILL have a masterlink, but you'll still want a good chain break to make life easier for removing the link you need out.

If your chain is stock, odds are the sprockets doen't have much life left if the chain is stretched that far. If that's the case, replace the sprockets and chain all at the same time. You can get them as a package deal. I got mine 2 weeks ago from Magic Racing, $83 at my door the next day. Even cheaper if you don't want an O-ring chain.
03-01-2002, 11:46 AM
Go to rockymountainatv.com and order a chain braker,,you'll take a chance of loosin a finger if ya try ta man handle the chain apart..
"BLAHH"300!!
03-01-2002, 12:23 PM
...back in the days of bmx...i was tryin to get a chain appart.started talkin in french.my dad calmly walk up grabs the chain puts on the breaker a few turns and pop.....it's done...i feel like an idiot cause i got everything fom vicegrips and c claps to rubberbands and tooth picks out there tryin' to get it appart......
coryatver
03-01-2002, 02:00 PM
Lock cutters work really good.
Scott
03-01-2002, 02:02 PM
only if you're throwing the chain in the trash.

To take a link out, use a chain break. So far almost everyone has said the same thing. I don't think we'd ALL be lieing to you.
330exracer
03-01-2002, 02:16 PM
use a grinder and take out one of the post and pop it out. bam no more link their.
300exrider99
03-01-2002, 05:09 PM
Thanks for all of the reply's guys but since I'd have to order a chain breaker i think i'll just order a new chain And maybe a new front sprocket.
400exdad
03-02-2002, 06:39 AM
If you're going to stay in this sport and work on it yourself, go ahead and order a chain breaker at the same time. You'll need it one day. :D
"BLAHH"300!!
03-02-2002, 10:34 AM
....you could prolly get you a chain break at wal-mart......
it'll most likely be cheeper there too.....i mean it doesn't have to be the "RENTHAL" chain break....oh dudley doo wop brand will work just as good...thats what mine is