Shimano 6 speed UG chain removal

[shawnb]

Is there a special pin somewhere I'm missing or can you punch out any of them with a chain tool? They all look to have big 'mushroom heads' on the ends! My chain is absolutely clogged with years of oil and needs a bloody good soak !

 

[shawnb]

Any tips/ideas before I attempt to take pot luck and pop out a random pin tonight?

 

[foz]

I don't think 6 speed chains have a special pin. have you checked all the pins, on both sides of the chain, to see if one of them is different?

 

[shawnb]

Hi, yes I've gone round the chain twice on both sides which is what made me wonder although the fact every pin head seems 'mushroomed' got me thinking.
Sounds like I just need to pick any pin then.
Thanks, Shawn.

 

[hamster]

In those days there was no special pin or magic link, so just push any old one out.

 

[shawnb]

Any old pin does indeed work. I now have a chain that is as good as new and has the original silver/black finish too ! Did the cassette too with some petrol and some old saved toothbrushes my wife said i'd never use for anything

 

[Dead Rats]

Any old pin does indeed work. I now have a chain that is as good as new and has the original silver/black finish too ! Did the cassette too with some petrol and some old saved toothbrushes my wife said i'd never use for anything

nice, the 'special brushes for cleaning' rubbish pedaled by Muc-Off et al is cobblers, you just need to change your toothbrush a bit more often and you're away!