'81 CB750 drive chain

[bakabakablow]

All right guys! this is my problem ^^^^  I'm trying to remove the drive chain and it has already had me sitting, pondering and thinking about how to do it until I gave up trying to do this on my own... So I am asking you for help!!!

Now its on an 81 CB 750k, the chain is not attached to the rear sprocket - only the front - and I have to say that I need more advice then just "roll it right off" because there is just no way... if you can see in the picture there is - what seems to be - a pin like stub right in front of the chain and slightly down and right. Also where you can see the hole for the screw it also blocks the chain from being "rolled out" now the last thing is I don't want to cut the chain so I am hoping if someone can  bedazzle me with their motorcycle wisdom

[shultz_1978]

The only thing I can think of is a chain braker or a good old hammer and heavy flat screw drive to split a link. But some one will chime in that has be in your shoes. How old is the chain? If you don't have a master link you could always cut it  and buy a master link.

[bakabakablow]

well... I bought it from a guy who also bought it from a guy so I can only assume the chain is as old as the bike... or the chain is out of date regardless.  To be honest a new chain is the best option but if i have one to clean up and use then why right.

[ace]

Yes, rolling it off will not work. It will hit the case. If you have a chain breaker and a grinder, remove a link and replace it with a master. Thats the only way I have ever done it.

[bakabakablow]

well that sucks... would a grinder really be needed? also if I just get a new chain is there anything in particular I should look for, brand etc.?

[shinyribs]

You could unbolt the sprocket and take it off along with the chain. At least I think you can

[pat english]

yep