Motorcycle Drive Chains
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- D.I.D Chain®DZ2 Super Non O-Ring Chain (520DZ-110)Universal DZ2 Super Non O-Ring Chain (520DZ-110) by D.I.D Chain®. Links Quantity: 110. 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$73.91
- D.I.D Chain®DZ2 Super Non O-Ring Chain Link (RJ520DZ2)Universal DZ2 Super Non O-Ring Chain Link (RJ520DZ2) 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....For entry level Motocross or Trial riding at an affordable priceApplicable up to 450cc$3.52
- D.I.D Chain®ERM2 Chain Link (RJ520ERM2)Universal ERM2 Chain Link 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...Built to provide superior quality and performanceMade with the use of the most innovative technologies$5.05
- D.I.D Chain®ERM2 Rivet Master Link (ZJ520ERV3)Universal ERM2 Rivet Master Link by D.I.D Chain®. 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 craftsmanship....Built to provide superior quality and performanceMade with the use of the most innovative technologies$10.23
- D.I.D Chain®ERT3 Clip Master Link (RJ520ERT3)Universal ERT3 Clip Master Link 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...Built to provide superior quality and performanceMade with the use of the most innovative technologies$5.44
- D.I.D Chain®ERT3 Exclusive Racing Chain (520ERT3130RB)Universal ERT3 Exclusive Racing Chain (520ERT3130RB) 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....Built to provide superior quality and performanceMade with the use of the most innovative technologies$125.06
- D.I.D Chain®ERT3 Exclusive Racing Chain (520ERT3-120)Universal ERT3 Exclusive Racing Chain (520ERT3-120) 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...Built to provide superior quality and performanceMade with the use of the most innovative technologies$115.46
- D.I.D Chain®ERV7 Racing Chain (520ERV7116ZB)Universal ERV7 Racing Chain (520ERV7116ZB) by D.I.D Chain®. D.I.D's 520ERV7 is the chosen chain of road racing teams in MotoGP, WSBK, MotoAmerica, and used by incredible talents, such as Valentino Rossi, Andrea Dovizioso, and Alex Rins....Built to provide superior quality and performanceMade with the use of the most innovative technologies$211.63
- D.I.D Chain®ERV7 Racing Chain (520ERV7120ZB)Universal ERV7 Racing Chain (520ERV7120ZB) by D.I.D Chain®. D.I.D's 520ERV7 is the chosen chain of road racing teams in MotoGP, WSBK, MotoAmerica, and used by incredible talents, such as Valentino Rossi, Andrea Dovizioso, and Alex Rins....Built to provide superior quality and performanceMade with the use of the most innovative technologies$218.93
- D.I.D Chain®ERV7 Racing Chain (520ERV7130ZB)Universal ERV7 Racing Chain (520ERV7130ZB) by D.I.D Chain®. D.I.D's 520ERV7 is the chosen chain of road racing teams in MotoGP, WSBK, MotoAmerica, and used by incredible talents, such as Valentino Rossi, Andrea Dovizioso, and Alex Rins....Built to provide superior quality and performanceMade with the use of the most innovative technologies$237.20
- D.I.D Chain®ERV7 Racing Chain (520ERV7100ZB)Universal ERV7 Racing Chain (520ERV7100ZB) by D.I.D Chain®. D.I.D's 520ERV7 is the chosen chain of road racing teams in MotoGP, WSBK, MotoAmerica, and used by incredible talents, such as Valentino Rossi, Andrea Dovizioso, and Alex Rins....Built to provide superior quality and performanceMade with the use of the most innovative technologies$182.45
- D.I.D Chain®ERVT Racing Chain (520ERVT110FB)Universal ERVT Racing Chain (520ERVT110FB) by D.I.D Chain®. Links Quantity: 110. Finish: Gold. Designed for enduro racing motorcycles that can't accommodate a wider sealed chain due to clearance limitations. Features the low-friction...The 520ERVT chains breaks down the concept of the original motocross chain (non O-ring type) and adds the benefits of an X-ringBy adjusting the materials the 520ERVT is now 2% lighter and has a 15% longer lifespan, all the while maintaining the tensile strength$145.43
- D.I.D Chain®ERVT Racing Chain (520ERVT120FB)Universal ERVT Racing Chain (520ERVT120FB) by D.I.D Chain®. Links Quantity: 120. Finish: Gold. Designed for enduro racing motorcycles that can't accommodate a wider sealed chain due to clearance limitations. Features the low-friction...The 520ERVT chains breaks down the concept of the original motocross chain (non O-ring type) and adds the benefits of an X-ringBy adjusting the materials the 520ERVT is now 2% lighter and has a 15% longer lifespan, all the while maintaining the tensile strength$156.95
- D.I.D Chain®ERVT Racing Chain (520ERVT-120)Universal ERVT Racing Chain (520ERVT-120) by D.I.D Chain®. Links Quantity: 120. Finish: Gold. Designed for enduro racing motorcycles that can't accommodate a wider sealed chain due to clearance limitations. Features the low-friction...The 520ERVT chains breaks down the concept of the original motocross chain (non O-ring type) and adds the benefits of an X-ringBy adjusting the materials the 520ERVT is now 2% lighter and has a 15% longer lifespan, all the while maintaining the tensile strength$156.92
- D.I.D Chain®ERVT Racing Chain (520ERVT-114)Universal ERVT Racing Chain (520ERVT-114) by D.I.D Chain®. Links Quantity: 114. Finish: Gold. Designed for enduro racing motorcycles that can't accommodate a wider sealed chain due to clearance limitations. Features the low-friction...The 520ERVT chains breaks down the concept of the original motocross chain (non O-ring type) and adds the benefits of an X-ringBy adjusting the materials the 520ERVT is now 2% lighter and has a 15% longer lifespan, all the while maintaining the tensile strength$149.09
- D.I.D Chain®ERZ Exclusive Racing Chain (415ERZ-120)Universal ERZ Exclusive Racing Chain (415ERZ-120) by D.I.D Chain®. Links Quantity: 120. Finish: Gold. The Light Weight Road Racing Champion. High-performance, lightweight low-friction chain designed to meet the performance needs of...Non-O-RingBuilt to provide superior quality and performance$83.35
- D.I.D Chain®ERZ Exclusive Racing Chain (415ERZ-144)Universal ERZ Exclusive Racing Chain (415ERZ-144) by D.I.D Chain®. Links Quantity: 144. Finish: Gold. The Light Weight Road Racing Champion. High-performance, lightweight low-friction chain designed to meet the performance needs of...Non-O-RingBuilt to provide superior quality and performance$105.29
- D.I.D Chain®ERZ Exclusive Racing Chain (415ERZ-134)Universal ERZ Exclusive Racing Chain (415ERZ-134) by D.I.D Chain®. 4540 lb. The Light Weight Road Racing Champion. High-performance, lightweight low-friction chain designed to meet the performance needs of Moto3 racing. ERZ chain is...Non-O-RingBuilt to provide superior quality and performance$97.97
- D.I.D Chain®ERZ Exclusive Racing Chain Link (RJ415ERZ)Universal ERZ Exclusive Racing Chain Link 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...Built to provide superior quality and performanceMade with the use of the most innovative technologies$3.75
- D.I.D Chain®MX Clip Master Link (RJ520MX)Universal MX Clip Master Link by D.I.D Chain®. 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 craftsmanship....Built to provide superior quality and performanceMade with the use of the most innovative technologies$7.09
- D.I.D Chain®MX Exclusive Racing Chain (520MXX120RB)MX Exclusive Racing Chain by D.I.D Chain®. The MX boasts highest rated tensile strength among non-sealed chains. Perfect for the beating that chains take during tough, off-road races. Utilizing SDH pin treatment, with an extremely hard...520MX chain has higher tensile strength for maximum performance and is ideal for muddy conditionsD.I.D's exclusive SDH pin treatment is the secret behind the superior performance of the 520MX$139.61
- D.I.D Chain®MX Exclusive Racing Chain (520MXX114RB)Universal MX Exclusive Racing Chain (520MXX114RB) by D.I.D Chain®. The MX boasts highest rated tensile strength among non-sealed chains. Perfect for the beating that chains take during tough, off-road races. Utilizing SDH pin treatment,...520MX chain has higher tensile strength for maximum performance and is ideal for muddy conditionsD.I.D's exclusive SDH pin treatment is the secret behind the superior performance of the 520MX$134.36
- D.I.D Chain®MX Exclusive Racing Chain (520MX-120)Universal MX Exclusive Racing Chain (520MX-120) by D.I.D Chain®. Links Quantity: 120. Finish: Gold. The MX boasts highest rated tensile strength among non-sealed chains. Perfect for the beating that chains take during tough, off-road...520MX chain has higher tensile strength for maximum performance and is ideal for muddy conditionsD.I.D's exclusive SDH pin treatment is the secret behind the superior performance of the 520MX$139.61
- D.I.D Chain®MX Exclusive Racing Chain Roll (520MXX25FT)Universal MX Exclusive Racing Chain Roll (520MXX25FT) by D.I.D Chain®. The MX boasts highest rated tensile strength among non-sealed chains. Perfect for the beating that chains take during tough, off-road races. Utilizing SDH pin...520MX chain has higher tensile strength for maximum performance and is ideal for muddy conditionsD.I.D's exclusive SDH pin treatment is the secret behind the superior performance of the 520MX$487.45
- D.I.D Chain®NZ Clip Master Link (FJ428NZ)Universal NZ Clip Master Link 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...Built to provide superior quality and performanceMade with the use of the most innovative technologies$4.01
- D.I.D Chain®NZ Super Clip Link (FJ520NZ)Universal NZ Super Clip Link by D.I.D Chain®. Clip Master Link. 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....Built to provide superior quality and performanceMade with the use of the most innovative technologies$4.08
- D.I.D Chain®NZ Super Clip Master Link (FJ428NZG)Universal NZ Super Clip Master Link 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...Built to provide superior quality and performanceMade with the use of the most innovative technologies$3.65
- D.I.D Chain®NZ Super Non O-Ring Chain (428NZ-136)Universal NZ Super Non O-Ring Chain (428NZ-136) by D.I.D Chain®. Links Quantity: 136. Finish: Black. Highest quality of non O-ring chain in overall combined performance. The NZ Series features D.I.D exclusive SDH pin treatment for...SDH treatment on pinsQuad-riveted pins$82.39
- D.I.D Chain®NZ Super Non O-Ring Chain (428NZ-132)Universal NZ Super Non O-Ring Chain (428NZ-132) by D.I.D Chain®. Links Quantity: 132. Finish: Gold. Highest quality of non O-ring chain in overall combined performance. The NZ Series features D.I.D exclusive SDH pin treatment for...SDH treatment on pinsQuad-riveted pins$79.94
- D.I.D Chain®NZ Super Non O-Ring Chain Clip Master Link (FJ530NZ CLIP M/LINK)Universal NZ Super Non O-Ring Chain Clip Master Link (FJ530NZ CLIP M/LINK) by D.I.D Chain®. Clip Master Link. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced...Built to provide superior quality and performanceMade with the use of the most innovative technologies$5.39
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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