Glad it's now sorted and running.
No worries about the old shock, I'm not doing much biking recently.
OK for as long as you need it.
As far as chain splitters go, I bought a cheap one some years ago, (not sure where from or where the hell it is at the moment!).
It did the job, but do remember that one of the pins broke.
Best option, as already mentioned, is to remove the link joint, either by grinding away the pin, or simply cutting through the link.
Obviously, after you have managed to obtain a new split link.
The cheap chain splitters do work, bought mine off eBay for about 50 quid, including delivery, can't remember who from. The problem is that it is so easy to break the pins when replacing the link on the bike. It is so easy for the whole clamping unit to get slightly out from 90 degrees, whilst you tighten up the unit with two spanners/sockets to re-rivet. The pin can soon break if this happens.
I broke one on my first attempt, but complained to the supplier and they sent me one new pin.
Did get the job done, but very wary the second time.
Hope you get it sorted OK.
No rush for the shock.
Cheers................
Howard.
