How to remove a skip tooth chain?

[oldschool]

I am wanting to remove the chain to be able to sand and paint the frame but not sure how to remove and replace the chain? I have found the "master link" but nothing i am use to seeing. Does anyone have experience with this? thanks for your input.

 

[Gordon]

master link

Flex the chain so that the pins in the master link become closer together and pry off the side plate.

 

[oldschool]

Thanks I'll give it a try!

 

[axsepul]

You can also use a small flat tip screwdriver

 

[mtnbikeman]

master link

Flex the chain so that the pins in the master link become closer together and pry off the side plate.

Being new to this hobby I don't do anything without consulting the Cabe first. Something like removing a chain link made very easy from one sentence ( in a five year old thread ) of instructions just made my day.

 

[bikiba]

youtube always has something

 

[PAValentine]

I realize this is a very old thread. I came across while searching for something else......

But here is a GREAT tool for this, if you can find it, or something similar.
They are on Ebay from time to time.
It is a "SA-VU Chain puller"
The one I have had for probably 30 years I bought for motorcycle chain, it is 'Made in England'.
I just got through using mine to remove and replace my skiptooth chain in order to adjust my BB. Worked perfectly.
The tool at the top left of the page....
https://www.google.com/search?q=sa-...hXFhFQKHa-OC20QsAQIGw&biw=2196&bih=1329&dpr=2

 

[bricycle]

I am wanting to remove the chain to be able to sand and paint the frame but not sure how to remove and replace the chain? I have found the "master link" but nothing i am use to seeing. Does anyone have experience with this? thanks for your input.

**WARNING** if you have a pre-1912ish bike, it may have a "Block" style skip tooth chain. Two big differences over a roller chain:
1). pins may have "shoulders" so you cannot use a standard chain breaker
2). may or may NOT have a master link. These masters either had a screw and nut holding them together, or a screw that threaded into the back plate.

 

[Harold (Pete) Allen]

My 1899 has a screw and nut holding it together....I have been soaking it for weeks to try to get it apart. I'm afraid to put too much pressure on it.

 

[David Brown]

Try using a electric soldering gun on on it.Should help ,has worked for me.