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- EK Chain®3D MXR Chain (520MXR3D-116C)Universal 3D MXR Chain (520MXR3D-116C) by EK Chain®. Type: 520. EK ThreeD (3D) Premium motorcycle chain is Elegant, Strong, Detailed and Magnificent. It offers the ultimate shape with flexibility and strength. EK Chain set out to...Ultimate plate shape3D-designed with a beautiful curved form is an evolutionary shape$113.80
- EK Chain®3D SM Chain (520SM3D-120G)3D SM Chain (520SM3D-120G) by EK Chain®. Type: 520. EK ThreeD (3D) Premium motorcycle chain is Elegant, Strong, Detailed and Magnificent. It offers the ultimate shape with flexibility and strength. EK Chain set out to produce a premium...Ultimate plate shape3D-designed with a beautiful curved form is an evolutionary shape$181.44
- EK Chain®3D SM Chain (520SM3D-120KG)3D SM Chain (520SM3D-120KG) by EK Chain®. Type: 520. EK ThreeD (3D) Premium motorcycle chain is Elegant, Strong, Detailed and Magnificent. It offers the ultimate shape with flexibility and strength. EK Chain set out to produce a premium...Ultimate plate shape3D-designed with a beautiful curved form is an evolutionary shape$181.44
- EK Chain®3D SM Chain Masterlink Clip (520SM/3D-SKJ/K)Universal 3D SM Chain Masterlink Clip (520SM/3D-SKJ/K) by EK Chain®. Type: 520. Finish: Black. EK ThreeD (3D) Premium motorcycle chain is Elegant, Strong, Detailed and Magnificent. It offers the ultimate shape with flexibility and...Ultimate plate shape3D-designed with a beautiful curved form is an evolutionary shape$8.06
- EK Chain®3D SM Chain Masterlink Clip (520SM/3D-SKJ/G)Universal 3D SM Chain Masterlink Clip (520SM/3D-SKJ/G) by EK Chain®. Type: 520. Finish: Gold. EK ThreeD (3D) Premium motorcycle chain is Elegant, Strong, Detailed and Magnificent. It offers the ultimate shape with flexibility and...Ultimate plate shape3D-designed with a beautiful curved form is an evolutionary shape$8.06
- EK Chain®3D SM Chain Masterlink Clip (520SM/3D-SKJ/C)Universal 3D SM Chain Masterlink Clip (520SM/3D-SKJ/C) by EK Chain®. Type: 520. Finish: Chrome. EK ThreeD (3D) Premium motorcycle chain is Elegant, Strong, Detailed and Magnificent. It offers the ultimate shape with flexibility and...Ultimate plate shape3D-designed with a beautiful curved form is an evolutionary shape$8.06
- EK Chain®3D SM Chain Masterlink Rivet (520SM/3D-MLJ/K)Universal 3D SM Chain Masterlink Rivet (520SM/3D-MLJ/K) by EK Chain®. Type: 520. EK ThreeD (3D) Premium motorcycle chain is Elegant, Strong, Detailed and Magnificent. It offers the ultimate shape with flexibility and strength. EK Chain...Ultimate plate shape3D-designed with a beautiful curved form is an evolutionary shape$8.06
- EK Chain®3D SM Chain Masterlink Rivet (520SM/3D-MLJ/G)Universal 3D SM Chain Masterlink Rivet (520SM/3D-MLJ/G) by EK Chain®. Type: 520. EK ThreeD (3D) Premium motorcycle chain is Elegant, Strong, Detailed and Magnificent. It offers the ultimate shape with flexibility and strength. EK Chain...Ultimate plate shape3D-designed with a beautiful curved form is an evolutionary shape$8.06
- EK Chain®3D SM Chain Masterlink Rivet (520SM/3D-MLJ/C)Universal 3D SM Chain Masterlink Rivet (520SM/3D-MLJ/C) by EK Chain®. Type: 520. EK ThreeD (3D) Premium motorcycle chain is Elegant, Strong, Detailed and Magnificent. It offers the ultimate shape with flexibility and strength. EK Chain...Ultimate plate shape3D-designed with a beautiful curved form is an evolutionary shape$8.06
- EK Chain®3D Z Chain (520Z3D-150C)Universal 3D Z Chain (520Z3D-150C) by EK Chain®. EK ThreeD (3D) Premium motorcycle chain is Elegant, Strong, Detailed and Magnificent. It offers the ultimate shape with flexibility and strength. EK Chain set out to produce a premium...Ultimate Plate Shape3D-designed beautiful curved form is an evolutionary shape with various functions in the next generation$313.99
- EK Chain®3D Z Chain (525Z3D-150G)Universal 3D Z Chain (525Z3D-150G) by EK Chain®. EK ThreeD (3D) Premium motorcycle chain is Elegant, Strong, Detailed and Magnificent. It offers the ultimate shape with flexibility and strength. EK Chain set out to produce a premium...Ultimate Plate Shape3D-designed beautiful curved form is an evolutionary shape with various functions in the next generation$298.35
- EK Chain®3D Z Chain (530Z3D-150G)Universal 3D Z Chain (530Z3D-150G) by EK Chain®. Type: 530. Links Quantity: 150 Pieces. Finish: Gold. EK ThreeD (3D) Premium motorcycle chain is Elegant, Strong, Detailed and Magnificent. It offers the ultimate shape with flexibility...Ultimate Plate Shape3D-designed beautiful curved form is an evolutionary shape with various functions in the next generation$333.99
- EK Chain®3D Z Chain (520Z3D-120KG)Universal 3D Z Chain (520Z3D-120KG) by EK Chain®. Type: 520. Links Quantity: 120 Pieces. Finish: Black/Gold. EK ThreeD (3D) Premium motorcycle chain is Elegant, Strong, Detailed and Magnificent. It offers the ultimate shape with...Ultimate Plate Shape3D-designed beautiful curved form is an evolutionary shape with various functions in the next generation$249.99
- EK Chain®3D Z Chain (530Z3D-150KG)Universal 3D Z Chain (530Z3D-150KG) by EK Chain®. Type: 530. Links Quantity: 150 Pieces. Finish: Black/Gold. EK ThreeD (3D) Premium motorcycle chain is Elegant, Strong, Detailed and Magnificent. It offers the ultimate shape with...Ultimate Plate Shape3D-designed beautiful curved form is an evolutionary shape with various functions in the next generation$333.99
- EK Chain®Chain (520M3-120G)Universal Chain by EK 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...Designed to provide unrivaled value and maximum reliabilityExpertly crafted from the highest grade materials$89.99
- EK Chain®Chain (428-132)Universal Chain (428-132) by EK Chain®. Type: 428. Links Quantity: 132 Pieces. Finish: Gray. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high...Pre-stretched and shot-peenedEconomical and long lasting$27.99
- EK Chain®DR-2 Drag Race Chain (530DR2-140C)Universal DR-2 Drag Race Chain (530DR2-140C) by EK Chain®. Chain Links Quantity: 140. Chain Pitch: 530. Finish: Chrome. Ring Type: Non-Sealed. EK has been known as the "legend of drag racing chains." In the drag racing community, EK is...The undisputed leader in Drag Racing technologyIn the drag racing community, EK is the only reliable choice for serious racers who desire to break records in any class$158.99
- EK Chain®DR-2 Drag Race Chain (530DR2-130C)Universal DR-2 Drag Race Chain (530DR2-130C) by EK Chain®. Chain Links Quantity: 130. Chain Pitch: 530. Finish: Chrome. Ring Type: Non-Sealed. EK has been known as the "legend of drag racing chains." In the drag racing community, EK is...The undisputed leader in Drag Racing technologyIn the drag racing community, EK is the only reliable choice for serious racers who desire to break records in any class$147.99
- EK Chain®DR-2 Drag Race Chain Masterlink Rivet (530DR2-MLJ/C)Universal DR-2 Drag Race Chain Masterlink Rivet by EK Chain®. The undisputed leader in drag racing technology. Larry McBride broke the 240mph and the 6 second barrier in 2000 using an EK drag racing chain. This incredible world record...The undisputed leader in Drag Racing technologyIn the drag racing community, EK is the only reliable choice for serious racers who desire to break records in any class$4.99
- EK Chain®High Performance QX-Ring Chain (530SRX2-150.SLJ)Universal High Performance QX-Ring Chain (530SRX2-150.SLJ) by EK 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...Expertly crafted from superior materialsGuaranteed to perform for a long time$141.24
- EK Chain®MRD7 Supersport Series Offroad Chain Masterlink Clip (304G-520MRD-SKJ)Universal MRD7 Supersport Series Offroad Chain Masterlink Clip (304G-520MRD-SKJ) by EK Chain®. Type: 520. Semi-Press Fit. Uses CRH pin treatment, which provides an extremely hard outside coating and softer inside to increase strength...The SKJ is easy to install and very similar to a standard SPJ linkThe SKJ's re-designed link plate requires additional pressure to push onto the connecting pins but offers increased dependability and a tighter fit$2.47
- EK Chain®MS Drag Bike Series Chain (630MS-120C)MS Drag Bike Series Chain by EK Chain®. Type: 630. Links Quantity: 120 Pieces. Finish: Chrome. EK has been known as the "legend of drag racing chains." In the drag racing community, EK is the only reliable choice for serious racers who...The undisputed leader in Drag Racing technologyIn the drag racing community, EK is the only reliable choice for serious racers who desire to break records in any class$145.39
- EK Chain®MS Drag Bike Series Chain (630MS-150C)Universal MS Drag Bike Series Chain (630MS-150C) by EK Chain®. Type: 630. Links Quantity: 150 Pieces. Finish: Chrome. EK has been known as the "legend of drag racing chains." In the drag racing community, EK is the only reliable choice...The undisputed leader in Drag Racing technologyIn the drag racing community, EK is the only reliable choice for serious racers who desire to break records in any class$194.99
- EK Chain®MS Drag Bike Series Chain (630MS-140C)Universal MS Drag Bike Series Chain (630MS-140C) by EK Chain®. Type: 630. Links Quantity: 140 Pieces. Finish: Chrome. EK has been known as the "legend of drag racing chains." In the drag racing community, EK is the only reliable choice...The undisputed leader in Drag Racing technologyIn the drag racing community, EK is the only reliable choice for serious racers who desire to break records in any class$181.99
- EK Chain®MS Drag Bike Series Chain (630MS-130C)Universal MS Drag Bike Series Chain (630MS-130C) by EK Chain®. Type: 630. Links Quantity: 130 Pieces. Finish: Chrome. EK has been known as the "legend of drag racing chains." In the drag racing community, EK is the only reliable choice...The undisputed leader in Drag Racing technologyIn the drag racing community, EK is the only reliable choice for serious racers who desire to break records in any class$168.99
- EK Chain®MVXZ2 Series Chain (525MVXZ2-130C)Universal MVXZ2 Series Chain (525MVXZ2-130C) by EK Chain®. Features like lightening holes in the sideplates, large-diameter pins, and friction-reducing Quadra-X Rings help ensure high-performance and from 1-1/2 to 2x increased wear life...The ideal OE ReplacementEK's MVXZ Quadra-X Ring chain is the ideal replacement chain for any 600 to 1000cc street bike$142.16
- EK Chain®MVXZ2 Series Chain (525MVXZ2-120C)Universal MVXZ2 Series Chain (525MVXZ2-120C) by EK Chain®. Features like lightening holes in the sideplates, large-diameter pins, and friction-reducing Quadra-X Rings help ensure high-performance and from 1-1/2 to 2x increased wear life...The ideal OE ReplacementEK's MVXZ Quadra-X Ring chain is the ideal replacement chain for any 600 to 1000cc street bike$117.74
- EK Chain®MVXZ2 Series Chain (530MVXZ2-150R)Universal MVXZ2 Series Chain (530MVXZ2-150R) by EK Chain®. Features like lightening holes in the sideplates, large-diameter pins, and friction-reducing Quadra-X Rings help ensure high-performance and from 1-1/2 to 2x increased wear life...The ideal OE ReplacementEK's MVXZ Quadra-X Ring chain is the ideal replacement chain for any 600 to 1000cc street bike$151.48
- EK Chain®MVXZ2 Series Chain (525MVXZ2-120/O)MVXZ2 Series Chain (525MVXZ2-120/O) by EK Chain®. Features like lightening holes in the sideplates, large-diameter pins, and friction-reducing Quadra-X Rings help ensure high-performance and from 1-1/2 to 2x increased wear life when...The ideal OE ReplacementEK's MVXZ Quadra-X Ring chain is the ideal replacement chain for any 600 to 1000cc street bike$141.99
- EK Chain®MVXZ2 Series Chain (530MVXZ2-120ME)Universal MVXZ2 Series Chain (530MVXZ2-120ME) by EK Chain®. Features like lightening holes in the sideplates, large-diameter pins, and friction-reducing Quadra-X Rings help ensure high-performance and from 1-1/2 to 2x increased wear...The ideal OE ReplacementEK's MVXZ Quadra-X Ring chain is the ideal replacement chain for any 600 to 1000cc street bike$145.99
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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