Motorcycle Drive Chains
- Motion Pro®Spanner Nut Socket (08-0568)Spanner Nut Socket by Motion Pro®. 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...Equivalent to Suzuki tool 09940-14980 and 09940-14990Used for removal and installation of spanner (castle) lock nuts$51.99
- Motion Pro®Spanner Nut Socket (08-0571)Spanner Nut Socket by Motion Pro®. 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...Equivalent to Kawasaki tool 57001-1450 and 57001-1597Used for removal and installation of spanner (castle) lock nuts$56.99
- Motion Pro®Spanner Nut Socket (08-0570)Spanner Nut Socket by Motion Pro®. 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...Equivalent to Yamaha tool YM-01507Used for removal and installation of spanner (castle) lock nuts$41.99
- Motion Pro®Sprocket™ Jammer (08-0642)Universal Sprocket™ Jammer by Motion Pro®. Blue. Remove countershaft nuts easily by keeping your chain and sprockets locked in place. Can be used to pull rear wheel against chain blocks when tightening rear axle. Blue-anodized,...Prevents rotation of chain and sprockets for easy removal or installation of counter shaft nutCan be used to pull rear wheel against chain blocks when tightening rear axle$20.99
- Motion Pro®Steering Head Bearing Race Driver (08-0550)Universal Steering Head Bearing Race Driver by Motion Pro®. 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....Fits tapered steering bearings 41-42 mm, 47-48 mm, 51-52 mm and 55-56 mmInnovative double sided drivers$52.99
- Motion Pro®Superlight T-6 Hex Axle Tool (08-0355)Superlight T-6 Hex Axle Tool by Motion Pro®. 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...Fits internal hex axles on many late model sportbikes and some off-road bikesFour metric hex sizes: 17, 19, 22 and 24 mm$27.99
- Motion Pro®Swing Arm/Rising Rate Linkage Bearing Install Tool (08-0213)Universal Swing Arm/Rising Rate Linkage Bearing Install Tool by Motion Pro®. Designed for installation and removal of the swingarm bearings on late model Japanese motorcycles. Using the correct size insert and the puller, the bearing...Designed for installation of the swingarm bearings on late-model Japanese off-road motorcycles200 mm long threaded installation bolt$34.99
- Motion Pro®T-6 Combo Lever Adapter (24 mm to 3/8" Drive) (08-0326)Universal T-6 Combo Lever Adapter (08-0326) by Motion Pro®. 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....Allows your T-6 Combo Lever™ to be used as a 3/8" driver3/8" drive male and 1/4" drive female for use with sockets for smaller front axles$31.99
- Motion Pro®T-6 Combo Lever Adapter (27 mm to 3/8" Drive) (08-0327)Universal T-6 Combo Lever Adapter (08-0327) by Motion Pro®. 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....Allows your T-6 Combo Lever™ to be used as a 3/8" driver3/8" drive male and 1/4" drive female for use with sockets for smaller front axles$31.99
- Motion Pro®T-6 Combo Lever Adapter (32 mm to 3/8" Drive) (08-0370)Universal T-6 Combo Lever Adapter (08-0370) by Motion Pro®. 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....Allows your T-6 Combo Lever™ to be used as a 3/8" driver3/8" drive male and 1/4" drive female for use with sockets for smaller front axles$31.99
- Pit Posse®36 mm Rear Axle Nut Wrench (PP2585)36 mm Rear Axle Nut Wrench by Pit Posse®. 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 deliver great...Hard to find 36mm axle wrenchMade from hardened vanadium steel$22.94
- Pit Posse®47mm Seal Bearing Retainer (PP2733)47mm Seal Bearing Retainer by Pit Posse®. For use on 47mm lock rings. Versatile design features a 22mm hex and 3/8 in. square drive. Precision design prevents damage to the retainer ring after peened stakes have been removed by drilling.Precisely engineered to ensure ultimate efficiencyBuilt to provide reliable performance for years$20.60
- Pit Posse®90° 1/4" Hex Driver (PP2821)Universal 90° 1/4" Hex Driver (PP2821) by Pit Posse®. This tool makes those hard to reach carburetor adjustments easy and safe. Aluminum handle includes index marks for accurate tuning. Gear driven with a 1/4" hex head. Complete with...Precisely engineered to ensure ultimate efficiencyBuilt to provide reliable performance for years$62.69
- Pit Posse®ATV Bolt Kit (PP2709ATV)Universal ATV Bolt Kit by Pit Posse®. 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 deliver great...Precisely engineered to ensure ultimate efficiencyBuilt to provide reliable performance for years$42.33
- Pit Posse®Axle Punch (PP2721)Universal Axle Punch by Pit Posse®. No more rustling through your tool box to find the right size tool to get those some time stubborn axle bolts out. Sure grip dual density handle. Reinforced metal top. This top-grade product is...No more rustling through your tool box to find the right size tool to get those some time stubborn axle bolts outSure Grip dual density handle$15.60
- Pit Posse®Belt Tension Gauge (PP2817)Universal Belt Tension Gauge by Pit Posse®. 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 deliver great...Precisely engineered to ensure ultimate efficiencyBuilt to provide reliable performance for years$30.60
- Pit Posse®Blind Bearing and Bushing Remover (PP1694)Universal Blind Bearing and Bushing Remover by Pit Posse®. 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...Crossbar type shaft allows easy collet removalNecessary tool for most transmission rebuilds$131.34
- Pit Posse®Chain Alignment Tool (PP2852)Universal Chain Alignment Tool by Pit Posse®. 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 deliver...For alignment of front and rear sprockets by simply clamping tool on rear sprocket with rod pointing to front sprocketWith rod as your guide make visual alignment$17.29
- Pit Posse®Chain Breaker (PP1773)Universal Chain Breaker by Pit Posse®. 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 deliver great...Precisely engineered to ensure ultimate efficiencyBuilt to provide reliable performance for years$22.94
- Pit Posse®Chain Holder Tool (PP2093)Universal Chain Holder Tool by Pit Posse®. 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 deliver great...Its like having a third handYou can now hold your chain together in position and leave your hands free for working$17.94
- Pit Posse®Chain Press Tool (PP2502)Universal Chain Press Tool by Pit Posse®. 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 deliver great...Precisely engineered to ensure ultimate efficiencyBuilt to provide reliable performance for years$14.13
- Pit Posse®Clutch Compressor (PP2895)Universal Clutch Compressor by Pit Posse®. 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 deliver great...Precisely engineered to ensure ultimate efficiencyBuilt to provide reliable performance for years$35.05
- Pit Posse®Clutch Holding Tool (PP301)Universal Clutch Holding Tool by Pit Posse®. 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 deliver great...Made from medium carbon steel with hardened jawsHold clutch hubs, flywheels, gears, etc$26.94
- Pit Posse®Clutch Puller (PP3284)Universal Clutch Puller by Pit Posse®. 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 deliver great...Used for removal of drive clutchMachined from quality steel and heat treated for superior strength$48.21
- Pit Posse®Clutch Spring Compressor Tool (VT105)Clutch Spring Compressor Tool by Pit Posse®. 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 deliver great...Precisely engineered to ensure ultimate efficiencyBuilt to provide reliable performance for years$58.73
- Pit Posse®Compact Axle Wrench (17 x 24 mm) (12041724)Universal Compact Axle Wrench (12041724) by Pit Posse®. 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...Combines three wrenches in one: 2-stroke spark plug/front axle/rear axlePopular sizes to fit virtually all off-road machines$16.47
- Pit Posse®Compact Axle Wrench (22 x 27 mm) (12042227)Universal Compact Axle Wrench (12042227) by Pit Posse®. 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...Combines three wrenches in one: 2-stroke spark plug/front axle/rear axlePopular sizes to fit virtually all off-road machines$17.24
- Pit Posse®Compact Axle Wrench (22 x 32 mm) (12042232)Universal Compact Axle Wrench (12042232) by Pit Posse®. 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...Combines three wrenches in one: 2-stroke spark plug/front axle/rear axlePopular sizes to fit virtually all off-road machines$17.24
- Pit Posse®Compact Chain Breaker (PP1011)Universal Compact Chain Breaker by Pit Posse®. Made for 420 to 530 chain. Designed to push link pin completely through link. Handle Folds away for easy storage. Replaceable pin is heat treated for strength and wear resistance. It is...Precisely engineered to ensure ultimate efficiencyBuilt to provide reliable performance for years$26.94
- Pit Posse®Crank Bearing and Gear Puller Set (PP2472)Universal Crank Bearing and Gear Puller Set by Pit Posse®. 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...Precisely engineered to ensure ultimate efficiencyBuilt to provide reliable performance for years$70.14
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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