Yes,
You need it to join the two ends together. There is no other way to smoothly unite the ends of a drive chain.
No, not all bicycle chains come equipped with a master link.
Not all bike chains come equipped with a master link.
No. Shimano for instance originally supply a special joining pin instead of a Master link(or quick link). Chains for single-speed or internally geared bikes can usually be opened or closed using only the stock pins that are already used everywhere in the chain. Quicklinks are useful for maintenance and can be easily retrofitted to any bike chain.
there should be a master link with a clip. with a screw driver try to take the clip off and pop off the master link,try to have bike in neutral with rear tire off the ground. it is really hard to get the clip off the link sometimes and you might poke a few holes in your hand trying. My chains are always riveted on for racing and I always use a grinder to cut my chains off. So if you can not get the clip off the master link use a grinder. there should be a master link with a clip. with a screw driver try to take the clip off and pop off the master link,try to have bike in neutral with rear tire off the ground. it is really hard to get the clip off the link sometimes and you might poke a few holes in your hand trying. My chains are always riveted on for racing and I always use a grinder to cut my chains off. So if you can not get the clip off the master link use a grinder.
no
Look for master link then take off master link clip then slide master link off
Half link chains can be adjusted in length in smaller steps than regular chains, but apart from that there's no guaranteed improvement to be had from them.
Link should not even be mentioned in the same breath as Master Chief link can have a chance of winning. he has the windwaker and the orcriana of time. he can do the spell of possesion and posses master chief. but all master chief has to do is shoot. i like the legend of Zelda but master chief would definitly win
To remove a master link from a chain, use a pair of pliers to squeeze the side plates of the master link together, then slide the link out of the chain.
To remove a bicycle chain master link, use a chain tool to push out the pin holding the master link in place. Once the pin is removed, the master link can be separated from the chain.
covalent bonds between chains of molecules of a polymer or polymers, fastening the chains together. See also cross-linked polymer, under polymer.
To put a master link on a chain, first align the ends of the chain with the master link. Then, insert the pins of the master link into the chain ends. Use pliers to secure the clip or rivet the pins in place. Check that the master link is securely attached before using the chain.