How to remove a skip tooth chain?

[Balloonoob]

Dude just popped it with his finger? I couldn't even get mine with a small screwdriver. Don't wanna pry too hard it's my only skiptooth chain. Btw great to see everyone on this 8 yr old thread.

 

[OhioJones]

First loosen the chain then spray master link with penetrating oil then I take a small needle nose vise grips and lock it on the center of the master link side plate, flex the loose chain closer together and the side plate comes right off with the weight of the vice grips.

I know this is a bit old but I just wanted to say thanks for saving me some time. I had it off in less than three minutes. My bare foot caught the grips. Send you my medical expenses. >=] Thanks, again.

 

[piercer_99]

I know this is a bit old but I just wanted to say thanks for saving me some time. I had it off in less than three minutes. My bare foot caught the grips. Send you my medical expenses. >=] Thanks, again.

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