>>1649520For a quick links, a master link plier tool is very helpful, but not required. Keep in mind, you very well may need to cut the chain to size when you get it, quick link or not. There's a formula which makes it easy to get a good length. For sizing a chain, you will need a special chainbreaking tool.
http://www.machinehead-software.co.uk/bike/chain_length/chainlengthcalc.html