How to Remove KMC Missing Link - Without The Tool
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 พ.ค. 2017
- In this video, I'm gonna show you how you can remove a KMC missing link without a tool. First, you will need a wire hanger to select the part where the missing link is. It will release the tension of your chain and make your job easier. After that, hook a cable around the missing link, the way I show you in the video. Pull the cable in the opposite direction. It will release the missing link!
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Thanks! New to working on bicycles and been trying to get one apart gonna try this later.
I fashioned my own crimping tool and was still having problems, the hanger wire to relax the chain did the trick! Thanks for posting.
I broke a pair high quality pliers on a new KMC missing link 5mins ago. (I order new set pliers).
I tried this trick as i sit here. I had peice of old brake cable and 2 reg pliers. I yanked and sure as shit it popped open! Wasnt easy but worked. I think this link was tougher them normal tho. Bless u brother!
This is so helpful! Thank you very much!!!
I could've used this video yesterday! Clever!
Was struggling for ages with this because back in the day the 7 speed ones came off by hand! Can't believe I didn't think of this myself. I didn't have a piece of cable so I just used a bit of string which is probably better actually as doesn't hurt as easier to grip.
For anyone still struggling it's because we're not understanding how a missing link works. It has indents in the side plates that hold the pin in place so no amount of force is going to unlock the pin on a brand new link. What you need to do is gently squash the side plates of the missing link together which pushes the pin out of the indents, then you can uncouple the link halves.
Thanks my friend...your tip just saved my ass. I owe you one!
More helpful than the video
Worked on a new chain with only my hands, much obliged 👍🏻👍🏻
😂
Only worked when I squeezed the outer plates together as you said. Thanks so much for sharing your understanding of mechanical parts.
Thanks! This worked! 0.01% of the cost of a tool and almost as fast
Use use of a cable to undo the missing link is perfect! Thanks
Thank you very much! Worked perfectly!
Perfect- just saved me from going nuts trying needle nose pliers etc, big thank you
I'm glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
Thanks sooo much, bit disappointing that people downvote such a helpful video, their failure doesn't alter the fact that is a great video which helped me and many many others - I resorted to weak string passed through five times then twisting a hex bit in it like a tourniquet. Thank you!!!!
Geoff Infield Many thanks for your comment, it means a lot to me. You know, there must be many reason why someone downvote a video. If I record this video again I will use different camera angle, speak less, and make it less than 2 minutes. Anyways, there are more than 500 upvotes here and it's awesome! 😀 - Bikehun
@@bikehun4843 It's not easy doing a commentary. At least you didn't start it "HEY GUYS WHAZ-UP!" I'm going to get showered and dressed and give it a try.
@@raybarber9526 Thank you! Good luck with it!
My bike chain needed replacement but I'm not able to get to a bike shop during the current Corona virus pandemic. Most bike shops are not open now. So many thanks for your TH-cam vid. Chain now off and a new one ordered.
Worked perfectly. After strength and rage failed, I found this video. I had already slacked the chain by removing it from the front chain ring of my 1x9, then I used some 14g copper wire, and I was surprised at how quickly the chain separated. Thanks!
Clown
great video, used paracord and worked like a charm
Dude you're freaking buff cuz I couldn't get mine loose lol and I was using pliers
It worked great. Thanks!
Very helpful. Thank you for making the video.
Genius! Thank you! 🙇🏻♂️
Thanks mate!!! 🙏 I won’t think something like this work but it actually worked. You are the star!!!!👏👏👏
Thanks so much 🙂
Very helpful thank you.
Thanks, worked perfectly!
works like a charm! thanks!
great video thanks . Tip, watch it at 1.5 x speed
Peter Teow Thanks mate!🙂
Peter Teow holly shiiii its like magic lol
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Thanks that trick worked well for me
thanks, that helpef!
Looks good, will try this out tomorrow.
Legend thanks, not used the kmc ones before. I used a twisty tie 👍👍
Good Job Amigo !!
thanks for sharing works a treat much appreciated.....colin.
colin whyte Thanks so much. I will upload more videos soon! :)
Thanks for the help 👍🏻
Beautiful thanks for the trick
I had to add improvised handles to the cables to pull hard enough but it did work.
Excellent, thanks.
I have been looking for such a method u suggest for a long time
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Had doubts about this method, but.. IT WORKS!!! I have a KMC Z8S chain which has a non resuable quicklink supplied. I dropped the chain on to the smallest cogs on front and rear and used an old brake cable. It didn't want to give at first, but after some elbow grease it popped right off. Thanks for the vid, m8, saved my day :)!!
I think the point of non-reusable is that you cannot use it across chains, ie. when you change your chain, you should also have a new link.
Bada Bing Bada Boom!...Good job!
Today I tried to replace a chain on my back. The new chain came with a missing link, but this one is different from your example missing link. Mine has 2 pins on one missing link piece and the other has 2 holes; and I never could line up the 2 pieces together; because the 2 pins and 2 holes could never line up so I could press them in together( little short and off-centered at one end/hole). Have you experienced doing this type a missing link?
very helpful tip tnxx bro,👌👌👍👍
Many thanks from Russia! (:
Thanks great idea
thank your tutorial no need buy removal tools easy way i hope more video to come easy again
Worked for me. I reckon a good sized ziptie would work also.
Helpful video! I did that, i cleaned up my chain. Now, how can i put my chain again?
you made my day!
thanks helps a lot
It relly works tx alot
I appreciate it big time my guy
Actually i opened up the link using shoelaces haha but nice vid!
Ima try that, thank you.👍
Awesome tip thanks!
Edit: this worked perfectly the first time, but I’ve just spent 2 hours trying it a second time with no success
THis only works if ur chain is brand new and its quick link is very loose, useless video...
Great video, thanks!
I'm happy to hear that! 👍
Thanks man.
To remove the link can I use a nose pliars?.. Rather than the thread?
Nice hack, thanks!
Thanks for your comment, I appreciate it :)
thank you so much
Thank you sir ♥
Thank you
Anything in particular one should know to get it put back together?
Thank you.
NIce trick!!!!
How do you put it back on?
That is a good idea, IF you have a cable like that. But better than me using 2 thin screwdrivers and pliers to force them in to unlock. Maybe if it works with electric wire it is useful, otherwise not common to have such cable.
Grazie!
tried 3 times with heavy gloves not working for me!
Legend!
Salamat lods.
Thanks for the hint; you saved from buying yet another too.
Great!
thanks
Amazing
Good!
Carry some thin cord or kevlar fishing line.
Thanks
I have the KMC - Z51 chain. I want to use a pin instead of quickly link. Any body know what size pin I need? I looked online can't seem to find one the chain is 7.1mm wide.
Stop being a nerd and just make life simple. Use a quick link.
Oh gosh, thanks!
As an alternative, I put a small piece of wood in the cable and just rotated it in circles to tighten the wire.
And how to do it in chain that doesnt have that spot ps. Without proper tools
holy moly
In the shop, a pair of regular pliers positioned diagonally works well.
Thanks, worked on my old stretched chain.
It works, but the pliers often gouge the nickel plating, leading to premature rust.
do you need to push the link in before doing that?
wizardzx2 When you hook the cable around the link and pull the two end of the cable to the opposite direction it will push the link in and release it.
How to remove KMC latch design missing link (ZL578) ? I can not remove it even with the link removing tool.
Smart af
The tool kit of the pliers and punch out link screw is ONLY 12 $ AND SO EASY ONCE YOU GET TOOL. I tried every tip , even the wires cable cross pull didnt work , and the other tricks. Decided to just pay 12 $ for tool kit over 50$ to take in shop to fix. Amazon works best.
I even tried the one with the sprocket resting , still didnt work and I was going to snap or break the chain sooner than later so I just went the 12 $ trick.
Just a little note . You can do it with a simple pair of scissors , as long as the blades will fit into the chain . Easy as that .
kevin taylor Of course. Unfortunately I don't have a scissor that fit into the chain. Thanks for watching 🙂
How to replace it
It's pretty easy by hand but the 11 speed links are quite difficult as they lock together, but they are not meant to be reusable anyway
You answered your own question.
Its work
Slack the chain by removing from chain ring or cog.
Great hack, can you reuse the missing link or should you use a new one?
Geoff Pyke You can reuse it a few times. When the link is getting a little loose or when you can disassemble the chain by hand, you have to change it. - thanks for watching Bikehun
Thanks ,
Damn that was easy.
U can do it by hand, the secret is to press the out plate into each other, then squeeze them, very easy job.
try that with 11 speed
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Great,save my pocket buying a special tools :D
Muzzdy Liew That's why I made this video! Thanks :))
I just tried this, several times. I used a piece of brake cable, solidly grabbed both ends with vice grips, and pulled till I nearly had an aneurysm. Didn't do jack shit. Got any other ideas?
Hit the gym?
Kidding.
mark rodgers: If you didn't unslack the chain (he used a cut coat hanger to do so in the video) then you didn't follow the directions.
Ha! So easy once you know!
this doesnt work at all !@!!! my quick release wont move no matter how hard i pull the string
onxiaftw It should work 😕...What type of missing link do u have?
Are you crossing the ends of the cable before pulling?
Go to the gym !!
the movie?
How do you put back the missing link without tool?
Ricardo Zapata Lopera U will find two bigger holes on the link where u can easily fit the two links together and when u're done pull the chain to opposite direction next to the missing link. U will here some click noise and it's done. For the best result u can move ur pedals to higher position when the missing is on the upper part of ur chain (just like when u start riding) and tap ur pedal will cause the missing link to "stick" together perfectly. :)
Ricardo Zapata Lopera thats the easiest thing ever
very cool trick. now how do i get it back together?
I should make a video about that but the easiest way is to join the two links together put the bike down to the ground, grab the pedal as it is facing forward and with some power try to pedal it with one fast motion. Make sure the rear wheel is on the ground. It should set the two links the way they should connect to each other correctly. The other method is to join the links with your hand and while you are holding the chain with two hands, try to strech the chain fast. Both method should work but it depends on how stiff your links are. Thanks for watching
@@bikehun4843 Wow - such a quick an helpful response! Thank you!
@@discount11 Benefit of having a small channel I guess xD