Chain help

[Cubfn]

I’m just getting started cleaning up my dad’s 53 dx. I’ve never done extensive cleaning on a bike before. I’ve got the wheels off but I’m wondering if I am supposed to break the chain to take it off to clean it or am I missing the magician’s truck to remove it? I don’t have a chain tool but if I’m supposed to do that, I will get one for it. I just didn’t want to break something that I’ll regret later.

 

[Freqman1]

Find the master link (see circled) and use a thin blade screwdriver to release the link by using a twisting action. V/r Shawn

 

[Cubfn]

Find the master link and use a thin blade screwdriver to release the link. V/r Shawn

I tried looking for it and couldn’t find it. Every link looks the same. It could be operator error too. Wouldn’t be the first time. Haha

 

[Freqman1]

I tried looking for it and couldn’t find it. Every link looks the same. It could be operator error too. Wouldn’t be the first time. Haha

See my edit with pic

 

[Junkman Bob]

Here it is …a sox fan helping out a cub fan …. That’s what the cabe is all about …

 

[Cubfn]

Find the master link (see circled) and use a thin blade screwdriver to release the link by using a twisting action. V/r Shawn

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Yep, operator error. You rock! Thank you!

 

[Junkman Bob]

Looks like there’s 2 …

 

[Cubfn]

Here it is …a sox fan helping out a cub fan …. That’s what the cabe is all about …

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All for the greater good!

 

[Junkman Bob]

Looks like 2 master links …

 

[J-wagon]

Yup, sometimes need to squeeze the master link pins together by tool or hand and the plate will pop off easier.
When reinstalling, some links will indicate which side faces outside (zoom in and example here says Outside)