Hello from AZ

[PCeBiker]

My first ebike came with KMC Z series chain with a master pin instead of a QuickLink,..

I didn't know that there was such a thing, or that it was a directional pin?

I almost broke my chain breaker trying to push it out the wrong way.


It's Fricken Amazing how that little lip on the Fat end of the pin can bind So Hard against the plate that it damn near broke my full size chain breaker !!??

What's You're Plan For Major Breakdown?

What are you using for filtration? yeah about that filtration is a good idea. I short of due but would recommend checking with someone else about filtration.

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What's You're Plan For Major Breakdown?

I think I found a half decent chain breaker ??,.. https://a.co/d/5EOfdBi

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I did manage to force the pin through one plate but couldn't get it all the way out.

After it occurred to me that the pin could be directional, I flipped the chain breaker around and the the pin pushed out Stupid Easy.

But the Stupid part was that the chain breaker handle wasn't facing towards me when the chain breaker was installed correctly.
(I think that was done on purpose to make the chain installation process proprietary? )

 

[PCeBiker]

I often just use a chainbreaker to connect chain ends instead of quick links.

That isn't recommended

The scary part is that I could have a Fake Chain !!

I Could Be KILLED !!!


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[PedalUma]

@PCeBiker, Yes you need a 5,6,7,8 speed chain. When I make chain book marks that weigh down the pages so I can eat or write while reading, I extract the pin to the outer plate and leave it there. Then to connect I use a channel lock with 10 inch handles to push the pin back in. Finally I use my chain breaker to seal the deal for the correct adjustment.

Look what the cat just dragged in. It has carbon wheels. He had to drive past the Specialized dealer to come to me. It needed a derailleur adjustment gauge.

 

[PCeBiker]

,.. I extract the pin to the outer plate and leave it there. Then to connect I use a channel lock with 10 inch handles to push the pin back in. Finally I use my chain breaker to seal the deal for the correct adjustment.

I tried that.
I couldn't rotate the first plate outta the way to separate the chain,..

What's You're Plan For Major Breakdown?

I think I found a half decent chain breaker ??,.. https://a.co/d/5EOfdBi

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Note my chain cooking in the kitchen back in February 2023

Even way back then, I knew to Throughly Clean my chain, "Parched",.. before waxing it.

I don't know what you be doin??

 

[EMGX]

My first ebike came with KMC Z series chain with a master pin instead of a QuickLink,..

I didn't know that there was such a thing, or that it was a directional pin?

I almost broke my chain breaker trying to push it out the wrong way.


It's Fricken Amazing how that little lip on the Fat end of the pin can bind So Hard against the plate that it damn near broke my full size chain breaker !!??

What's You're Plan For Major Breakdown?

What are you using for filtration? yeah about that filtration is a good idea. I short of due but would recommend checking with someone else about filtration.

forums.electricbikereview.com

What's You're Plan For Major Breakdown?

I think I found a half decent chain breaker ??,.. https://a.co/d/5EOfdBi

forums.electricbikereview.com

I did manage to force the pin through one plate but couldn't get it all the way out.

After it occurred to me that the pin could be directional, I flipped the chain breaker around and the the pin pushed out Stupid Easy.

But the Stupid part was that the chain breaker handle wasn't facing towards me when the chain breaker was installed correctly.
(I think that was done on purpose to make the chain installation process proprietary? )

I've never had a problem with chains from single to 11speed using a standard Park as well as department store chainbreaking tool. Need to have a feel for when pin is pushed out enough without completely removing it (although the pin can be replaced if accidentally removed), also need to work chain if it initially binds to loosen up the link. Recently had a KMC 8 chain with some sort of difficult link that had to be twisted, ditched it and connected directly. YMMV