Motorcycle Drive Chains
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- EK Chain®High Performance QX-Ring Chain (520MVXZ2-120/GXG.MLJ)Universal High Performance QX-Ring Chain (520MVXZ2-120/GXG.MLJ) 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$103.54
- EK Chain®High Performance QX-Ring Chain (530SRX2-120.SLJ)Universal High Performance QX-Ring Chain (530SRX2-120.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$112.98
- EK Chain®High Performance QX-Ring Chain (520SRX2-120/GXG.SLJ)Universal High Performance QX-Ring Chain (520SRX2-120/GXG.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$91.79
- EK Chain®High Performance QX-Ring Chain (520SRX2-120.SLJ)Universal High Performance QX-Ring Chain (520SRX2-120.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$84.14
- EK Chain®High Performance QX-Ring Chain (525SRX2-112.SLJ)Universal High Performance QX-Ring Chain (525SRX2-112.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$103.84
- EK Chain®High Performance QX-Ring Chain (525SRX2-120.SLJ)Universal High Performance QX-Ring Chain (525SRX2-120.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$111.25
- EK Chain®High Performance QX-Ring Chain (530SRX2-150/GXG.SLJ)Universal High Performance QX-Ring Chain (530SRX2-150/GXG.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$150.76
- EK Chain®M3 Series Master Link Clip (520M3-SPJ/G)Universal M3 Series Master Link Clip 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...Designed to provide unrivaled value and maximum reliabilityExpertly crafted from the highest grade materials$4.18
- EK Chain®MRD7 Supersport Series Offroad Chain (G520MRD7120)Universal MRD7 Supersport Series Offroad 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....Gives a factory works lookLarger pin diameter than standard chains make chains stronger and last longer$76.47
- EK Chain®MVXZ2 Series Chain Masterlink Screw (525MVXZ2-SLJ/G)Universal MVXZ2 Series Chain Masterlink Screw (525MVXZ2-SLJ/G) 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...Designed to provide unrivaled value and maximum reliabilityExpertly crafted from the highest grade materials$17.06
- EK Chain®MXU MX/Supermoto SX-Ring Chain (520RR/SM-120/GXG.SKJ)Universal MXU MX/Supermoto SX-Ring 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...High quality O-ring chain seals in lube and keeps water and mud outSolid rollers and entended anti-kink bushings increase chain longevity$112.40
- EK Chain®RR Chain Masterlink Rivet (520RR-MLJ/G)Universal RR Chain Masterlink Rivet by EK Chain®. Rivet Style 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....The highest grade materials and the latest technologiesExpected to provide seamless service for years$6.07
- EK Chain®SH Motocross Series Chain (G428SHDR120)Universal SH Motocross Series Chain (G428SHDR120) 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....Built to provide superior quality and performanceMade with the use of the most innovative technologies$46.36
- EK Chain®SH Motocross Series Chain (G420SH132)Universal SH Motocross Series Chain (G420SH132) 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....Built to provide superior quality and performanceMade with the use of the most innovative technologies$39.03
- EK Chain®SH Motocross Series Chain (G420SH120)Universal SH Motocross Series Chain (G420SH120) 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....Built to provide superior quality and performanceMade with the use of the most innovative technologies$35.77
- EK Chain®SHDR Supersport Series Offroad Chain Masterlink Clip (428SHDR-SPJ/G)Universal SHDR Supersport Series Offroad Chain Masterlink Clip (428SHDR-SPJ/G) by EK Chain®. Type: 428. Finish: Gold. Slip Fit. Uses CRH pin treatment, which provides an extremely hard outside coating and softer inside to increase...Gives a factory works lookLarger pin diameter than standard chains make chains stronger and last longer$1.49
- EK Chain®SRO Series O-Ring Chain (420SRO-132.SKJ)Universal SRO Series O-Ring Chain (420SRO-132.SKJ) by EK Chain®. Quality O-ring chain at an affordable price. The SRO series chains offer a value-priced O-ring chain that will not compromise on quality or durability. This top-grade...High quality O-ring chain seals in lube and keeps water and mud outSolid rollers and entended anti-kink bushings increase chain longevity$55.65
- EK Chain®SRO Series O-Ring Chain Masterlink Rivet with Lightening Holes (525SROZ2-MLJG)Universal SRO Series O-Ring Chain Masterlink Rivet with Lightening Holes (525SROZ2-MLJG) by EK Chain®. Quality O-ring chain at an affordable price. The SRO series chains offer a value-priced O-ring chain that will not compromise on...High quality O-ring chain seals in lube and keeps water and mud outSolid rollers and entended anti-kink bushings increase chain longevity$3.59
- EK Chain®SRO Series O-Ring Chain Masterlink Rivet with Lightening Holes (530SROZ2-MLJG)Universal SRO Series O-Ring Chain Masterlink Rivet with Lightening Holes (530SROZ2-MLJG) by EK Chain®. Quality O-ring chain at an affordable price. The SRO series chains offer a value-priced O-ring chain that will not compromise on...High quality O-ring chain seals in lube and keeps water and mud outSolid rollers and entended anti-kink bushings increase chain longevity$3.59
- EK Chain®SRO6 Series O-Ring Chain (G520SRO6120)Universal SRO6 Series O-Ring Chain (G520SRO6120) by EK Chain®. Quality O-ring chain at an affordable price. The SRO series chains offer a value-priced O-ring chain that will not compromise on quality or durability. This top-grade...High quality O-ring chain seals in lube and keeps water and mud outJapanese made chain with quad staked riveting of pins into side plates$60.19
- EK Chain®SROZ2 Series Chain (530SROZ2-130.MLJ)Universal SROZ2 Series Chain (530SROZ2-130.MLJ) by EK Chain®. Quality O-ring chain at an affordable price. The SRO series chains offer a value-priced O-ring chain that will not compromise on quality or durability.The SRO series chains offer a value-priced O-Ring chain that will not compromise on quality or durabilityHigh-tech heat-treated steel alloys and all the exact same quality and craftsmanship that EK puts into their entire product line$89.90
- EK Chain®SRX2 Series Chain (G525SRX2120)Universal SRX2 Series Chain (G525SRX2120) by EK Chain®. The Ultimate Sport Bike Chain. Use QX-ring technology, for better wear resistant performance than O-ring by 50%. Lighter than EK SRX Series. If you're looking for a quality product...The Ultimate Sport Bike ChainThe SRX2 series chains are an excellent value for any street machine$109.03
- EK Chain®Standard Chain (530-110.SPJ)Universal Standard Chain (530-110.SPJ) 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...Expertly crafted from superior materialsGuaranteed to perform for a long time$33.22
- EK Chain®Standard Chain (520-82.SPJ)Universal Standard Chain (520-82.SPJ) 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...Expertly crafted from superior materialsGuaranteed to perform for a long time$23.78
- EK Chain®Standard Chain (520-90.SPJ)Universal Standard Chain (520-90.SPJ) 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...Expertly crafted from superior materialsGuaranteed to perform for a long time$26.13
- EK Chain®Standard Chain (520-88.SPJ)Universal Standard Chain (520-88.SPJ) 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...Expertly crafted from superior materialsGuaranteed to perform for a long time$25.53
- EK Chain®Standard Chain (520-104.SPJ)Universal Standard Chain (520-104.SPJ) 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...Expertly crafted from superior materialsGuaranteed to perform for a long time$30.18
- EK Chain®Standard Chain (520-92.SPJ)Universal Standard Chain (520-92.SPJ) 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...Expertly crafted from superior materialsGuaranteed to perform for a long time$26.69
- EK Chain®Standard Chain (520-98.SPJ)Universal Standard Chain (520-98.SPJ) 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...Expertly crafted from superior materialsGuaranteed to perform for a long time$28.45
- EK Chain®Standard Chain (520-102.SPJ)Universal Standard Chain (520-102.SPJ) 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...Expertly crafted from superior materialsGuaranteed to perform for a long time$29.59
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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