Motorcycle Drive Chains
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- CZ Chains®Spare Master Link (CZ530-RV-GD)Universal Spare Master Link (CZ530-RV-GD) by CZ Chains®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and...Designed for epic performance and ultimate efficiencyAdvanced technology will take your motorcycle journey to a whole new level$12.76
- CZ Chains®Spare Master Link (CZ525-RV-SL)Universal Spare Master Link (CZ525-RV-SL) by CZ Chains®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and...Designed for epic performance and ultimate efficiencyAdvanced technology will take your motorcycle journey to a whole new level$12.76
- CZ Chains®Spare Master Link (CZ530-RV-SL)Universal Spare Master Link (CZ530-RV-SL) by CZ Chains®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and...Designed for epic performance and ultimate efficiencyAdvanced technology will take your motorcycle journey to a whole new level$12.76
- CZ Chains®Spare Master Link (CZ525-RV-BLK)Universal Spare Master Link (CZ525-RV-BLK) by CZ Chains®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and...Designed for epic performance and ultimate efficiencyAdvanced technology will take your motorcycle journey to a whole new level$12.76
- CZ Chains®Spare Master Link (CZ530-CL-SL)Universal Spare Master Link (CZ530-CL-SL) by CZ Chains®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and...Designed for epic performance and ultimate efficiencyAdvanced technology will take your motorcycle journey to a whole new level$12.76
- CZ Chains®Spare Master Link (CZ520-RV-BLK)Universal Spare Master Link (CZ520-RV-BLK) by CZ Chains®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and...Designed for epic performance and ultimate efficiencyAdvanced technology will take your motorcycle journey to a whole new level$12.76
- CZ Chains®Spare Master Link (CZ520-RV-GD)Universal Spare Master Link (CZ520-RV-GD) by CZ Chains®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and...Designed for epic performance and ultimate efficiencyAdvanced technology will take your motorcycle journey to a whole new level$12.76
- CZ Chains®X -RING Spare Master Link (CZ525RIVETMASTER)Universal X -RING Spare Master Link (CZ525RIVETMASTER) by CZ Chains®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet...Designed for epic performance and ultimate efficiencyAdvanced technology will take your motorcycle journey to a whole new level$12.76
- CZ Chains®X -RING Spare Master Link (CZ530RIVETMASTER)Universal X -RING Spare Master Link (CZ530RIVETMASTER) by CZ Chains®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet...Designed for epic performance and ultimate efficiencyAdvanced technology will take your motorcycle journey to a whole new level$12.76
- Comet®Grunt Tool (213966A)Universal Grunt Tool by Comet®. Simply secure the tapered half in a vice, or use a standard socket and breaker bar. Attach the clutch to the taper, as you would to the engine crankcase, using the engine clutch mounting bolt. Then, using...Excellent durability coupled with exceptional performanceMade from top-grade materials to provide wear resistance$71.90
- CruzTOOLS®Axle Hex Adapter (AH1922)Universal Axle Hex Adapter by CruzTOOLS®. An increasing number of motorcycle axles have an inverted hex on one side, which must be held in place to loosen the axle nut. Since hex wrenches of this size are not easily available, CruzTOOLS...Made with a relentless commitment to qualityPrecisely engineered for absolute dependability$9.45
- CruzTOOLS®Combo Axle Wrench (19 mm x 22 mm) (AW142232)Universal Combo Axle Wrench (AW142232) by CruzTOOLS®. Off-road motorcycle axles range from 17 mm to 32 mm. Ordinary wrenches are simply too large and heavy to carry with you, so they developed updated combo wrenches to handle most make...Made with a relentless commitment to qualityPrecisely engineered for absolute dependability$14.20
- CruzTOOLS®Combo Axle Wrench (22 mm x 27 mm) (AW142227)Universal Combo Axle Wrench (AW142227) by CruzTOOLS®. Off-road motorcycle axles range from 17 mm to 32 mm. Ordinary wrenches are simply too large and heavy to carry with you, so they developed updated combo wrenches to handle most make...Made with a relentless commitment to qualityPrecisely engineered for absolute dependability$14.20
- CruzTOOLS®Drive Metric Socket Hex Bit Set (ME38HBS)Universal Drive Metric Socket Hex Bit Set by CruzTOOLS®. 8-Piece Set. Motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and personal watercraft make widespread use of set and cap screws that require hex ("Allen") and star wrenches. Such fasteners are...Made with a relentless commitment to qualityPrecisely engineered for absolute dependability$24.95
- CruzTOOLS®Drive Socket Fractional Hex Bit Set (IN38HBS)Universal Drive Socket Fractional Hex Bit Set by CruzTOOLS®. 10-Piece Set. Motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and personal watercraft make widespread use of set and cap screws that require hex ("Allen") and star wrenches. Such fasteners...Made with a relentless commitment to qualityPrecisely engineered for absolute dependability$24.95
- CruzTOOLS®Drive Socket Torx Bit Set (TX38TBS)Universal Drive Socket Torx Bit Set by CruzTOOLS®. 10-Piece Set. Motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and personal watercraft make widespread use of set and cap screws that require hex ("Allen") and star wrenches. Such fasteners are very...Made with a relentless commitment to qualityPrecisely engineered for absolute dependability$29.95
- D.I.D Chain®520 ERT3 Chain (520ERT3120RB)Universal 520 ERT3 Chain by D.I.D Chain®. Links Quantity: 120. Finish: Gold. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of...Built to provide superior quality and performanceMade with the use of the most innovative technologies$115.44
- D.I.D Chain®520NZ Super Non O-Ring Chain (520NZ-120)Universal 520NZ Super Non O-Ring Chain by D.I.D Chain®. Links Quantity: 120. Highest quality of non O-ring chain in overall combined performance. The NZ Series features D.I.D exclusive SDH pin treatment for superior strength and long...SDH treatment on pinsQuad-riveted pins$83.64
- D.I.D Chain®520VO Pro V Series O-Ring Chain (520VO-118)Universal 520VO Pro V Series O-Ring Chain by D.I.D Chain®. Links Quantity: 118. An affordable chain for Street, Offroad and ATVs up to 500cc. D.I.D's PRO-Street X-Ring™ VX Series Chains are high quality X-Ring™ chains with superior...Built to provide superior quality and performanceMade with the use of the most innovative technologies$86.52
- D.I.D Chain®Cam Chain (219FTSS-90LE)Cam Chain by D.I.D Chain®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...Built to provide superior quality and performanceMade with the use of the most innovative technologies$43.25
- D.I.D Chain®Cam Chain (25H98LE)Cam Chain by D.I.D Chain®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...Built to provide superior quality and performanceMade with the use of the most innovative technologies$20.26
- D.I.D Chain®Cam Chain (25H86LE)Cam Chain by D.I.D Chain®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...Built to provide superior quality and performanceMade with the use of the most innovative technologies$19.23
- D.I.D Chain®Cam Chain (25H88LE)Cam Chain by D.I.D Chain®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...Built to provide superior quality and performanceMade with the use of the most innovative technologies$18.21
- D.I.D Chain®Cam Chain (25H100LE)Cam Chain by D.I.D Chain®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...Built to provide superior quality and performanceMade with the use of the most innovative technologies$20.77
- D.I.D Chain®Cutting and Riveting Tool (KM500R)Universal Cutting and Riveting Tool (KM500R) by D.I.D Chain®. Professional Forged Steel Tool Designed for heavy volume dealer use. These unique tools are designed to cut chain, press fit connecting link side plates, and rivet pin heads....Easy to use with step-by-step instructionsD.I.D Z J rivet-style links and to cut and press side plates onto rivet- or clip-style connecting links$156.28
- D.I.D Chain®DZ2 Super Non O-Ring Chain (520DZ-98)Universal DZ2 Super Non O-Ring Chain (520DZ-98) by D.I.D Chain®. Links Quantity: 98. Finish: Gold. Superior wear resistance, 2x greater than the former D.I.D 520DZ. Upgraded with D.I.D exclusive SDH technology for an extremely hard...Designed exclusively for racingThis hi-tech pin treatment forms an extremely hard chromium carbide layer on the pins surface while maintaining a soft inner core$62.55
- D.I.D Chain®DZ2 Super Non O-Ring Chain (520DZ-100)Universal DZ2 Super Non O-Ring Chain (520DZ-100) by D.I.D Chain®. Links Quantity: 100. Finish: Gold. Superior wear resistance, 2x greater than the former D.I.D 520DZ. Upgraded with D.I.D exclusive SDH technology for an extremely hard...Designed exclusively for racingThis hi-tech pin treatment forms an extremely hard chromium carbide layer on the pins surface while maintaining a soft inner core$63.82
- D.I.D Chain®DZ2 Super Non O-Ring Chain (520DZ-118)Universal DZ2 Super Non O-Ring Chain (520DZ-118) by D.I.D Chain®. Links Quantity: 118. Finish: Gold. Superior wear resistance, 2x greater than the former D.I.D 520DZ. Upgraded with D.I.D exclusive SDH technology for an extremely hard...Designed exclusively for racingThis hi-tech pin treatment forms an extremely hard chromium carbide layer on the pins surface while maintaining a soft inner core$75.33
- D.I.D Chain®DZ2 Super Non O-Ring Chain (520DZ2X120RB)DZ2 Super Non O-Ring Chain by D.I.D Chain®. Superior wear resistance, 2x greater than the former D.I.D 520DZ. Upgraded with D.I.D exclusive SDH technology for an extremely hard chromium carbide layer for maximum wear resistance....Designed exclusively for racingThis hi-tech pin treatment forms an extremely hard chromium carbide layer on the pins surface while maintaining a soft inner core$80.62
- D.I.D Chain®DZ2 Super Non O-Ring Chain (520DZ-114)Universal DZ2 Super Non O-Ring Chain (520DZ-114) by D.I.D Chain®. Links Quantity: 114. Finish: Gold. Superior wear resistance, 2x greater than the former D.I.D 520DZ. Upgraded with D.I.D exclusive SDH technology for an extremely hard...Designed exclusively for racingThis hi-tech pin treatment forms an extremely hard chromium carbide layer on the pins surface while maintaining a soft inner core$76.60
The majority of motorcycles today use a chain for the final drive. It is one of the simplest, most versatile and efficient ways to deliver power from the engine to the drive wheel. It can be found on almost any type of motorcycles, from scooters to high-performance racing bikes, as well as everything in between. Drive chains are durable, flexible and easy to maintain, and perform perfectly in different weather conditions. Depending on the type and model of your bike, it can differ in length and size of the links, however, its basic design and principle of operation remains the same.
There are three main types of motorcycle chains, such as standard non-sealed, O-ring and X-ring drive chains. The first one is the simplest design of motorcycle chains that can be found on older bikes. Non-sealed chains are cheaper than the other ones, however, they have a shorter service life and require constant care and maintenance. They need to be cleaned, lubricated and adjusted on a regular basis to ensure a smooth and safe ride. Improper maintenance will lead to premature failure of the chain, so you will have to replace it at least once or a few times per year.
O-ring motorcycle drive chains are the most common type of chains found in today’s bikes. They are self-lubricating drive chains that require next to zero maintenance and come filled up with grease from the factory. The secret of their maintenance-free operation lies in the construction of its links. Each link has small O-rings designed to ensure the pins between the plates are properly lubricated, as well as to protect the link from dust and dirt. Although, that doesn’t mean the chain itself does not collect dirt and debris at all, so regular cleaning and inspection for damage are important.
X-ring motorcycle chains feature a similar design to O-ring ones, however, instead of O-rings, they use X-rings. This allows for eliminating the main drawback of O-ring chains which is a lot of drag at high speeds. The use of X-rings reduces the surface area between the links, which, in turn, minimizes drag even at extreme speeds. Thanks to minimal drag and self-lubrication of X-ring drive chains, they last longer compared to both standard and O-ring counterparts. X-ring chains are the most advanced motorcycle drivetrain solution available today, so they are found in most superbikes and race bikes.
Due to continuous contact with the sprockets, your drive chain slowly wears out, so after some time it needs to be replaced with a new one. When its wear and tear reaches a certain point, you may experience chain slipping or even lose it while riding. That’s why it is very important to inspect your drive chain on a regular basis, clean and lubricate it. Proper maintenance will prevent you from unexpected expenses and save you a lot of headache in the long run. On our website, you’ll find various drive chains and all required hardware to keep your bike running at its best.
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