Got new chain

[curtisbyrne]

Hey guys just got my tsubaki chain from my local hardware store and I bought 2 10 ft boxes of 50-2 roller chain! I pretty sure there is 48 links in each 5 ft rear Argo chain so how do I split my chain. I was never really good at taking links out of chains so help will be very helpful!!

[JohnF]

The best way is to use the tool that is designed for that purpose. It's called a chain breaker and, as tools go, is pretty inexpensive.
If you have a motorcycle shop nearby, they will have one and I bet if you have the links marked that you need broken they would help you out.

Practice with the old chain that you will throw away anyway until you get the hang of it.

[curtisbyrne]

Ok but can't you just use this pointy pin and put it on one of the pins and smack it with a hammer and the pin will come out?

[msafi65]

If you can grind the pins smooth with the side link the pins can be driven out with a pin punch. Without removing the crimped end of the pins they won't push easily through the roller part. Be carefull not to grind into the wrong links.

[curtisbyrne]

Ok so there is 48 links in one chain is that right ?

[boyerbl]

You need a Heavy Duty chain breaker from Harbor Freight. Then using a wrench you count the links and mark the link that needs removed. The tool presses the pin out, a punch will destroy the chain. I used a zip tie inserted (not zipped) on every 10th link to make my count.

[curtisbyrne]

Ok my chain just arrived two 10 ft boxes of 50-2 roller chain! Will break chain tmr

[red-bird-dog]

you can also use a punch and a hammer, that is how they break it at the Tsubaki factory

[curtisbyrne]

Thanks guys for the feedback!!

[ARGOJIM]

Curtis fold the chain in half and there should be one plate between them ( holding the 2 halves together), that is the one to do. Using a grinder to remove the exposed portion of the pins and then knocking the pins through is a fairly easy way to do it.

BE SURE YOU ARE IN THE MIDDLE and the chain is even or you've just made one chain too long and one chain too short. Use the supplied master links in the box and keep any extras under the seat.

[plott hound]

princess auto has chain breakers Curtis.

[curtisbyrne]

Ok thanks Argo Jim!!

[curtisbyrne]

What should I use to lube the chains. I done want grease this time very messy. What can I do to keep everything clean?

[john swenson]

hey curtis, being that i have exposed chains on my max 2 modification... i have tried lot's of chain lubes. really good one i just found at lowes. it's called '' super slick''. it is anti friction anti corrosion anti rust anti wear. says it drives out moisture, doesn't attract dirt, doesn't sling off. never gums up or builds up. there you go. so far i am very impressed with it. hope that helps. johnboy va.

[Vance in AK]

Curtis, when you break a chain in the field & have to repair it you will REALLY wish you had a chain breaker & not a hammer & punch (not that they can't work). Always keep a short length of extra chain, a chain breaker, & spare master links with you in the field.