Removing the chain master link

[Beeaj]

Am I being stupid and missing something? I have just tried to remove my '05 XR400`s chain and after removing the master link retaining clip I expected the master link to seperate and pull out. I tried everything from screwdrivers, pliers and a hammer and the link still sits as solid as any of the others??
I have thought about grinding the link out and replacing it?
Has anyone any tips.
thanks

[YEN_POWELL]

If it's a press fit link (the sort you need a tool or clever bodgery to put on)then it'll be a bugger to remove with leverage from a screwdriver, probably quicker to use a chain splitter to cut it off and use a new link to replace it.

Are you removing it to replace the chain or is it going back on. I only ask because I've seen the same size split/rivet links from different manufacturers refuse to go back on so make sure you get the right split link if putting it back on.

[Beeaj]

Thanks for the reply Yen
I am just taking the chain off to give it a good clean. I looked in the owners manual and it says -remove master link retaining clip then remove the master link- (they make it sound so easy) It doesn`t mention tools so I assumed it was like every other chain I have removed from my trials and MX bikes. The 400 is a 2005 so I would hope the link hasn`t fused together?

[YEN_POWELL]

Thanks for the reply Yen
I am just taking the chain off to give it a good clean. I looked in the owners manual and it says -remove master link retaining clip then remove the master link- (they make it sound so easy) It doesn`t mention tools so I assumed it was like every other chain I have removed from my trials and MX bikes. The 400 is a 2005 so I would hope the link hasn`t fused together?

I think that some maufacturers use press fit plates even on split link chains.

I use rivet links even on my DR, I clean the chain with a soft bristle brush and parrafin, then re-oil (any old engine oil I haven't used, usually cheap car oil) just enough to stop the chain rusting. It's not like the old days with non O ring chains where you remove and drop it in a pan of boiling black goop to fill the roller up with grease.