Adding links to a chain....

[bigfatolly]

Right then....
Bought a new Izumi chain from Alan's BMX,but like the dickhead that I am,I have cut it a tad short for what I want.
The wheel is in the dropouts but right back in the slot.
As the wheels I have put on the bike are temporary,if I put wheels on with a bigger freewheel then the chain will deffo be too short.
So my question is,is it possible to add two or three links to the chain using the tool that I split it with?
Or can I just get another split link and add the links that way?
I do plan to ride it a bit so what's my best option?

[That Swan Guy]

yes
yes
first

[bigfatolly]

yes
yes
first

So how do I it? 

[That Swan Guy]

If, when you've shortened the chain, you popped the retaining pin out of the link completely you've made life hard for yourself. When you shorten a chain never fully push the pin out. Push it until it sits in the outer link hole so if you need to add it to the chain in the future it is ready to go. To break the chain with the pin still there, but only just, in the outer link you just need to twist it and it will come apart. Then to remake the chain, unscrew your removal tool sufficiently to allow the protruding pin to sit inside and be pushed in when the tool is tightened. Watch out as this can cause the link to become tight, by exercising the new link it will free it up and be good to use. Watch very closely how far you push the pin back in and make sure it's even both sides of the link.

If you've popped the pin out completely you've entered a world of pain! Getting it back in is a mare. Go buy another split link!

It really is simple and your tool should have instructions with it. I'm sure there are a million youtube clips out there.

[That Swan Guy]

Here, don't say I never give you anything

[CustardLips]

When pushing the pins out with the chain splitter (using the spare links) push a pin out but not completely out if you know what I mean. So the pins sticks out but is still connected to the links. You should be able to join the chain back together using the splitter then you can start again. 
Hope that makes sense... I've just got up. 

[That Swan Guy]

When pushing the pins out with the chain splitter (using the spare links) push a pin out but not completely out if you know what I mean. So the pins sticks out but is still connected to the links. You should be able to join the chain back together using the splitter then you can start again. 
Hope that makes sense... I've just got up. 

That's what I said




 

[CustardLips]

When pushing the pins out with the chain splitter (using the spare links) push a pin out but not completely out if you know what I mean. So the pins sticks out but is still connected to the links. You should be able to join the chain back together using the splitter then you can start again. 
Hope that makes sense... I've just got up. 

That's what I said




 

I didn't go round the houses though. 

[That Swan Guy]

When pushing the pins out with the chain splitter (using the spare links) push a pin out but not completely out if you know what I mean. So the pins sticks out but is still connected to the links. You should be able to join the chain back together using the splitter then you can start again. 
Hope that makes sense... I've just got up. 

That's what I said




 

I didn't go round the houses though. 

Thorough

[CustardLips]

When pushing the pins out with the chain splitter (using the spare links) push a pin out but not completely out if you know what I mean. So the pins sticks out but is still connected to the links. You should be able to join the chain back together using the splitter then you can start again. 
Hope that makes sense... I've just got up. 

That's what I said




 

I didn't go round the houses though. 

Thorough

Ok... I'll give you that one. 

[QUADROPHENIA]

YouTube it so much easier to understand, anything you will ever nee is on YouTube, even them mad 8 speed hubs

[bigfatolly]

Cheers all,YouTube it is then.
My chain splitter is some old sixties thing my dad gave me so no instructions with it.
Might just get another split link,what can go wrong if I am just using it for cruising?