Motorcycle Drive Chains
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- JIMS®Primary Locking Bar (2316)Primary Locking Bar by JIMS®. Use to lock primary for service work. Designed with precision and functionality in mind, this accessory ensures outstanding performance and easy use which makes it the perfect deal for your ultimate...Products designed to fulfill the needs of motorcyclistsExpertly crafted from the highest grade materials$34.34
- JIMS®Shifter Mechanism Sleeve Remover and Installer Tool (5517)Shifter Mechanism Sleeve Remover and Installer Tool by JIMS®. This is a real time saver for removing and installing the shifter mechanism sleeve in Cruise Drive Big Twin transmissions. With this new tool, the sleeve (bushing) can be...Products designed to fulfill the needs of motorcyclistsExpertly crafted from the highest grade materials$96.03
- JIMS®Sprocket Locker (2260)Sprocket Locker by JIMS®. Use to lock final drive sprocket, for removing and installing sprocket nut. Use with JIMS® tool No.94660-37A. If you're looking for a quality product that will serve you for years to come, look no further.Products designed to fulfill the needs of motorcyclistsExpertly crafted from the highest grade materials$187.07
- JIMS®Steering Head Bearing Race Installer (1725)Steering Head Bearing Race Installer by JIMS®. Use to install steering head races, stock and custom, as well as install cups in the frame. This tool pulls the races and cups in, straight and true, without any damage.Products designed to fulfill the needs of motorcyclistsExpertly crafted from the highest grade materials$81.86
- JIMS®Steering Head Bearing Race Remover Tool (2232)Steering Head Bearing Race Remover Tool by JIMS®. Use to remove and install steering head bearing race. Use with JIMS® spacer No.2388 and JIMS® Tool Handle No.33416-80 below. If you're looking for a quality product that will serve you...Products designed to fulfill the needs of motorcyclistsExpertly crafted from the highest grade materials$102.20
- JIMS®Swing Arm Bearing Installer (5822)Swing Arm Bearing Installer by JIMS®. Swingarm bearings must be installed and aligned accurately to avoid unsafe handling and ensure control of the motorcycle. Both drive side and brake side bearings, which are at different depths, can...Products designed to fulfill the needs of motorcyclistsExpertly crafted from the highest grade materials$166.82
- JIMS®Timken™ Bearing Race Installer (2246)Timken™ Bearing Race Installer by JIMS®. Use to install bearing races in left crankcase. Use this precision tool to press in bearing races straight time after time (a must for the later engine case). For removal of Big Twin races, in...Products designed to fulfill the needs of motorcyclistsExpertly crafted from the highest grade materials$313.96
- JIMS®Timken™ Bearing Simulator (1745)Timken™ Bearing Simulator by JIMS®. This tool is designed to allow quick and easy removal and replacement, of flywheel assembly in the left side crankcase when checking rod to case, piston to flywheel, or cylinder to flywheel...Products designed to fulfill the needs of motorcyclistsExpertly crafted from the highest grade materials$81.14
- JIMS®Timken™ Replacement Sleeve (956)Timken™ Replacement Sleeve (956) by JIMS®. This bearing insert kit is designed exclusively for use with JIMS® tool No.959 shown above and must be installed only with this tool. The insert is made from aero space quality steel and has...Products designed to fulfill the needs of motorcyclistsExpertly crafted from the highest grade materials$193.32
- JIMS®Transmission Case Shifter Shaft Seal Installer (767)Transmission Case Shifter Shaft Seal Installer by JIMS®. Developed in conjunction with Hiro Koiso, one of JIMS sponsored Bonneville racers, these two simple tools make installing the shifter shaft seal precise and effortless. They...Products designed to fulfill the needs of motorcyclistsExpertly crafted from the highest grade materials$41.45
- JIMS®Transmission Main Drive Gear Bearing Tool (33428-78)Transmission Main Drive Gear Bearing Tool by JIMS®. Use to install main bearing H-D No.8905 or No.8906 to the factory depth. If you're looking for a quality product that will serve you for years to come, look no further.Products designed to fulfill the needs of motorcyclistsExpertly crafted from the highest grade materials$108.14
- JIMS®Transmission Main Drive Gear Wrench Tool (989)Transmission Main Drive Gear Wrench Tool by JIMS®. Use to remove the larger 2-1/4" hex nut from the end of main drive gear, which secures the rear drive trans pulley. Very safe and easy to use, as the earlier JIMS® Tool No.94660-37A....Products designed to fulfill the needs of motorcyclistsExpertly crafted from the highest grade materials$215.33
- JIMS®Twin Cam™ Case Bearing Conversion Tool (959)Twin Cam™ Case Bearing Conversion Tool (959) by JIMS®. Order Timken® bearings separately. When increasing to a larger bore size and stroke, JIMS highly recommends for 2003 to present Twin Cam models you convert the left crankcase...A new steel bearing insert held to under .0002"total indicator readingA press plate No.959-2 that will hold the bearing insert in line with the case bearing bore at the time it is being pressed into case$1,354.19
- JOES Racing®Chain Breaker (25701)Universal Chain Breaker by JOES Racing®. Universal Chain Breaker by JOES Racing®. #520. JOES Chain Breaker is specially designed to install your chain fast. Precision machining creates a strong tool that allows you to remove and...Perfect for drag racing or high-performance racing applicationsExpertly manufactured from the highest grade materials$88.95
- JT Sprockets®HDR Series Heavy Duty Chain (JTC428HDR134SL)Universal HDR Series Heavy Duty Chain (JTC428HDR134SL) by JT Sprockets®. Street/Dual Purpose: up to 200 CC. Motocross: up to 150 CC. ATV: up to 150 CC. Pitch: 428. Chain Links: 134. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance...Increased strength and durabilityUnrivaled quality matched with excellent reliability$14.25
- JT Sprockets®HDR Series Heavy Duty Chain (JTC520HDR100SL)Universal HDR Series Heavy Duty Chain (JTC520HDR100SL) by JT Sprockets®. Street/Dual Purpose: up to 200 CC. Motocross: up to 350 CC. ATV: up to 350 CC. Pitch: 520. Chain Links: 100. Using JT experience and technical expertise in drive...Increased strength and durabilityUnrivaled quality matched with excellent reliability$21.35
- JT Sprockets®HDR Series Heavy Duty Chain (JTC420HDR100SL)Universal HDR Series Heavy Duty Chain (JTC420HDR100SL) by JT Sprockets®. Street/Dual Purpose: up to 150 CC. Motocross: up to 150 CC. ATV: up to 150 CC. Pitch: 420. Chain Links: 100. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance...Increased strength and durabilityUnrivaled quality matched with excellent reliability$8.38
- JT Sprockets®HDR Series Heavy Duty Chain (JTC420HDR086SL)Universal HDR Series Heavy Duty Chain (JTC420HDR086SL) by JT Sprockets®. Street/Dual Purpose: up to 150 CC. Motocross: up to 150 CC. ATV: up to 150 CC. Pitch: 420. Chain Links: 86. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance...Increased strength and durabilityUnrivaled quality matched with excellent reliability$7.25
- JT Sprockets®HDR Series Heavy Duty Chain (JTC420HDR130SL)Universal HDR Series Heavy Duty Chain (JTC420HDR130SL) by JT Sprockets®. Street/Dual Purpose: up to 150 CC. Motocross: up to 150 CC. ATV: up to 150 CC. Pitch: 420. Chain Links: 130. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance...Increased strength and durabilityUnrivaled quality matched with excellent reliability$10.97
- JT Sprockets®HDR Series Heavy Duty Chain (JTC428HDR104SL)Universal HDR Series Heavy Duty Chain (JTC428HDR104SL) by JT Sprockets®. Street/Dual Purpose: up to 200 CC. Motocross: up to 150 CC. ATV: up to 150 CC. Pitch: 428. Chain Links: 104. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance...Increased strength and durabilityUnrivaled quality matched with excellent reliability$11.11
- JT Sprockets®HDR Series Heavy Duty Chain (JTC428HDR120SL)Universal HDR Series Heavy Duty Chain (JTC428HDR120SL) by JT Sprockets®. Street/Dual Purpose: up to 200 CC. Motocross: up to 150 CC. ATV: up to 150 CC. Pitch: 428. Chain Links: 120. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance...Increased strength and durabilityUnrivaled quality matched with excellent reliability$12.77
- JT Sprockets®HDR Series Heavy Duty Chain (JTC420HDR120SL)Universal HDR Series Heavy Duty Chain (JTC420HDR120SL) by JT Sprockets®. Street/Dual Purpose: up to 150 CC. Motocross: up to 150 CC. ATV: up to 150 CC. Pitch: 420. Chain Links: 120. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance...Increased strength and durabilityUnrivaled quality matched with excellent reliability$10.13
- JT Sprockets®HDR Series Heavy Duty Chain (JTC428HDR100SL)Universal HDR Series Heavy Duty Chain (JTC428HDR100SL) by JT Sprockets®. Street/Dual Purpose: up to 200 CC. Motocross: up to 150 CC. ATV: up to 150 CC. Pitch: 428. Chain Links: 100. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance...Increased strength and durabilityUnrivaled quality matched with excellent reliability$10.64
- JT Sprockets®HDR Series Heavy Duty Chain (JTC428HDR118SL)Universal HDR Series Heavy Duty Chain (JTC428HDR118SL) by JT Sprockets®. Street/Dual Purpose: up to 200 CC. Motocross: up to 150 CC. ATV: up to 150 CC. Pitch: 428. Chain Links: 118. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance...Increased strength and durabilityUnrivaled quality matched with excellent reliability$12.63
- JT Sprockets®HDR Series Heavy Duty Chain (JTC428HDR124SL)Universal HDR Series Heavy Duty Chain (JTC428HDR124SL) by JT Sprockets®. Street/Dual Purpose: up to 200 CC. Motocross: up to 150 CC. ATV: up to 150 CC. Pitch: 428. Chain Links: 124. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance...Increased strength and durabilityUnrivaled quality matched with excellent reliability$13.27
- JT Sprockets®HDR Series Heavy Duty Chain (JTC420HDR110SL)Universal HDR Series Heavy Duty Chain (JTC420HDR110SL) by JT Sprockets®. Street/Dual Purpose: up to 150 CC. Motocross: up to 150 CC. ATV: up to 150 CC. Pitch: 420. Chain Links: 110. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance...Increased strength and durabilityUnrivaled quality matched with excellent reliability$9.22
- JT Sprockets®HDR Series Heavy Duty Chain (JTC520HDR114SL)Universal HDR Series Heavy Duty Chain (JTC520HDR114SL) by JT Sprockets®. Street/Dual Purpose: up to 200 CC. Motocross: up to 350 CC. ATV: up to 350 CC. Pitch: 520. Chain Links: 114. Using JT experience and technical expertise in drive...Increased strength and durabilityUnrivaled quality matched with excellent reliability$24.34
- JT Sprockets®HDR Series Heavy Duty Chain (JTC520HDR084SL)Universal HDR Series Heavy Duty Chain (JTC520HDR084SL) by JT Sprockets®. Street/Dual Purpose: up to 200 CC. Motocross: up to 350 CC. ATV: up to 350 CC. Pitch: 520. Chain Links: 84. Using JT experience and technical expertise in drive...Increased strength and durabilityUnrivaled quality matched with excellent reliability$18.04
- JT Sprockets®HDR Series Heavy Duty Chain (JTC520HDR096SL)Universal HDR Series Heavy Duty Chain (JTC520HDR096SL) by JT Sprockets®. Street/Dual Purpose: up to 200 CC. Motocross: up to 350 CC. ATV: up to 350 CC. Pitch: 520. Chain Links: 96. Using JT experience and technical expertise in drive...Increased strength and durabilityUnrivaled quality matched with excellent reliability$20.60
- JT Sprockets®HDR Series Heavy Duty Chain (JTC520HDR092SL)Universal HDR Series Heavy Duty Chain (JTC520HDR092SL) by JT Sprockets®. Street/Dual Purpose: up to 200 CC. Motocross: up to 350 CC. ATV: up to 350 CC. Pitch: 520. Chain Links: 92. Using JT experience and technical expertise in drive...Increased strength and durabilityUnrivaled quality matched with excellent reliability$19.65
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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