Swapping the master link on a chain

[Doom64]

Hello, I ordered a new x ring chain for my cb250rs, it was supposed to be a split link but a rivet link came with it.

I am testing different speockets at the moment so I don't want to rivet it in at the moment, would it be possible to swap the rivet master link to a split link as long as it's still got o rings in it instead?

The chain on it at the moment has a split link.

[Stu]

You could use a split link for testing purposes but I wouldn't want to leave one on there for the life of the chain!

[Mr Fro]

Do you need to completely remove the chain to do the sprockets on yours?

[Doom64]

Thanks, the seller sent me the proper link and it arrived today.

I think you have to remove it, could you loosen the chain all the way and get the chain off the front speocket?

[Westbeef]

if you have a split link you shouldn't need to remove anything, except maybe the covers - you might need to take all the slack off on the rear wheel. You can remove the clip off the split link with some pliers and slide the plate off.

I'm assuming its this type;

http://images.wemoto.com/full/CHAIN_LINK/10032789.jpg

[Doom64]

Yes it's that type now, just loosened the chain, undone the two front sprocket bolts, took the sprocket off the spindle and took the chain off.