How to Install a Roller Chain Master Link Clip

Step by step installation of the master link and retaining clip
on roller chain for bikes, go karts, or motorcycles. There is a correct orientation for the master link clip, so pay attention to that. This is for the non-o-ring style roller chain. If you have o-ring chain, you may need master link pliers, and a chain breaking tool.

The article I wrote for how to install a go kart master link clip:

[jorgejustice]

Finally.. somebody that didn't add unnecessary stuff and you made it short and to the point. I wish all the how-to videos were done so perfectly like this

[pinklady]

Wow, I have never seen this chain fitting technique before. I used to help my ageing late father in his bike shop. Chain fitting was one of the hardest jobs that I did and here it is. You have made it look so easy. I wish I had seen this video years ago.

[spectra.melangers]

The best video on installing the Master link... great!

[MegaEnduras]

AT LAST! A simple video about installation of the link clip in just the time it should be: 1 minute. Thank you!

[MontyRoyal]

like the dad I never had... thank you youtube :'/

[StanEby]

Ordered a link for a KMC 410 and it didn't look like anything I saw on YouTube, even the KMC channel. Before trying to tackle it, I wanted to watch a video for instruction and reassurance I was going down the right path on this little project. Providentially I came across your video. Viola! Thanks very much.

[jasonkendrick]

Perfect video. Short, sweet, and covers the info for those of us that need it. THANK YOU!

[Nemesys]

TY for such a clean, clear video, with audible audio lol. My 66cc bike chain snapped or fell apart tonight, and this helped me fix it.

I am still new to 66cc bikes, and thankfully the fella at Zoom Bikes sent a few extra parts (for free!) he thought I might need to rebuild this old 66cc gas bike, and - thank god - he sent a master link assembly (the 3 tiny pieces pictured in ur vid).

I checked out a couple other vids, but nobody mentioned the last step (retaining clip) and I was really confused why I could pull the link apart with zero effort lol. Thankfully I found your video before trusting my repair job.

Timing couldn't have been better to have your clear instructions and this spare part. I am broke as a joke rn and use this bike as my daily commuter :)

TY again!! The main drive chain on this dinky little 66cc engine seems good as new now :)

[tomboniboitomboniboi]

A great video that explains the best and easiest way to install a spring clip on a roller chain. Thank you very much for posting.

[omegapirate]

The best video I've seen for masterlinks. Explained quick and precise!

[genzprimeplays]

Today I was stuck in a dark place. And my chain was stuck with the sprocket and then I got an idea by watching this video. Thanks for saving my day.

[MrCoone]

Watched some other guy explain this in 7 minutes. This is the best. Thanks!

[brettsommer]

Thank God I came across this vid. Broke my chain for first time today.

[reygarevkogan]

I just wanted to know which way to put the lock on the chain on my old 80's grannie bike. All of youtube is cluttered with pro sports bikes that have some new fancy chain lock system, so this vid was perfect for me, thanks :)

[IamDoogy]

I put one on before watching this. Would've been helpful to bring the two ends together on the sprocket. Very smart! Also, I didn't know it is directional. I'll have to check that now.
Thanks again!

[superfly]

Great clip! Don’t forget the o-rings and lube.

[Carroll]

Thanks for this.  First video I've seen that actually, simply explains how to do this and then simply does it.

[ggoetz]

Great how to! This was great for clarity, in real life, grease the pins before installing! Use the thickest moly grease you can find, repeat often.

[alexanderrivera]

Makes sense I kept putting the open end with the direction the chain was moving and kept having ma chain randomly snap right at the master key, thank you man imma do it right now 🙏

[seanviper]

thanks man, you saved me from being thrown into the mad house from being frustrated at the bike lol