Changing a chain

[adeejaysdelight]

[quote author=adeejaysdelight link=topic=11761.msg128417#msg128417 date=1392893282]
Just cut it off with a hacksaw? I have done this a bunch of times with no issues. And as stated, undo the front sprocket nut first. And get your new nut and washer too. Ride-on with be happy to overcharge you for it mate.

I know it can be done with a hacksaw, and I know how petty this will sound - BUT, I don't want to do it that way as it chucks metal filings all over the wheel which I then need to clean and iron x to get it off. If I use a grinder I can put something between the chain and wheel to stop the filings getting in.

I've not got a new nut yet actually, but I did have the thick one on previously, I'll pop into ride on tomorrow and pick one up.
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I have never had that problem mate. Take the blade off the saw and put it through the chain, then re-attach it and saw from there. The metal falls on the ground then. Bring it over and I'll saw the thing off for you. I'm in all day tomorrow.