Motorcycle Chains
Motorcycle chains are the most basic part of a motorcycle’s engine. They transfer power from the engine to the rear wheel. These chains can take a beating, which is why they must be lubricated regularly. Without regular maintenance, a chain can break or weaken, causing the engine to not perform at its highest potential.
Motorcyclists often have to replace their motorcycle chains. While it is easier to replace a belt, a motorcycle chain requires more frequent maintenance. Belts, on the other hand, are less durable and are often less reliable than a chain.
Specifications of Motorcycle Chains
CHAIN NO. |
pitch ×width |
poller |
links |
pin |
average ultimate strength kgf |
appro× weight kg/m |
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p×w |
dia |
height |
thickness |
dia |
lengths |
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inch |
m/m |
R |
H1 |
H2 |
T |
T2 |
D |
F |
G |
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25 |
1/4"×1/8" |
6.35×3.18 |
3.30 |
5.00 |
5.80 |
T10.75 |
0.75 |
2.30 |
3.80 |
4.80 |
450 |
0.14 |
25-2 |
1/4"×1/8" |
6.35×3.18 |
3.30 |
5.00 |
5.80 |
T10.75 |
0.75 |
2.30 |
7.03 |
8.02 |
900 |
0.26 |
25H |
1/4"×1/8" |
6.35×3.18 |
3.30 |
5.00 |
5.80 |
1.00 |
1.00 |
2.30 |
4.50 |
5.10 |
560 |
0.16 |
415S |
1/2"×5/16" |
12.70×7.76 |
7.77 |
8.55 |
9.70 |
1.00 |
1.00 |
3.62 |
5.50 |
6.70 |
920 |
0.33 |
415H |
1/2"×5/16" |
12.70×7.76 |
7.77 |
10.20 |
11.80 |
1.50 |
1.50 |
3.96 |
6.40 |
7.80 |
1850 |
0.50 |
420 |
1/2"×1/4" |
12.70×6.35 |
7.77 |
10.20 |
11.80 |
1.50 |
1.50 |
3.96 |
7.50 |
8.40 |
1850 |
0.58 |
420H |
1/2"×1/4" |
12.70×6.35 |
7.77 |
10.20 |
11.80 |
1.50 |
1.50 |
3.96 |
8.10 |
8.95 |
1900 |
0.65 |
425 |
1/2"×5/16" |
12.70×7.94 |
7.92 |
10.20 |
11.80 |
1.80 |
1.80 |
3.96 |
8.20 |
9.35 |
1850 |
0.58 |
428 |
1/2"×5/16" |
12.70×7.94 |
8.50 |
11.20 |
11.90 |
1.50 |
1.50 |
4.44 |
8.25 |
9.40 |
1900 |
0.68 |
428H |
1/2"×5/16" |
12.70×7.94 |
8.50 |
11.20 |
12.20 |
1.80 |
1.80 |
4.44 |
8.90 |
10.20 |
2300 |
0.79 |
428SH |
1/2"×5/16" |
12.70×7.94 |
8.50 |
11.20 |
12.20 |
2.00 |
2.00 |
4.44 |
9.30 |
10.70 |
2400 |
0.85 |
520 |
5/8"×1/4" |
15.875×6.35 |
10.16 |
13.00 |
14.80 |
2.00 |
2.00 |
5.06 |
8.50 |
10.10 |
3100 |
0.90 |
520H |
5/8"×1/4" |
15.875×6.35 |
10.16 |
13.00 |
14.80 |
2.40 |
2.40 |
5.06 |
9.30 |
10.90 |
3300 |
1.00 |
525 |
5/8"×5/16" |
15.875×7.94 |
10.16 |
13.00 |
14.80 |
2.00 |
2.00 |
5.06 |
9.30 |
10.90 |
3100 |
0.97 |
525H |
5/8"×5/16" |
15.875×7.94 |
10.16 |
13.00 |
14.80 |
2.40 |
2.40 |
5.06 |
10.00 |
11.60 |
3100 |
1.05 |
530 |
5/8"×3/8" |
15.875×9.53 |
10.16 |
13.00 |
14.80 |
2.00 |
2.00 |
5.06 |
10.10 |
11.60 |
3100 |
1.01 |
530H |
5/8"×3/8" |
15.875×9.53 |
10.16 |
13.00 |
14.80 |
2.40 |
2.40 |
5.06 |
10.90 |
12.40 |
3300 |
1.12 |
Importance of Motorcycle Chain Maintenance
There many reasons to maintain your chain’s cleanliness apart from just looking nice. The more dirtier it gets on your chain, the greater the wear of the chain and sprocket. When a chain is worn too long and loosens and loose, it can get stuck between the front sprocket’s cover and the front or even fall from the rear sprocket, and become caught with the swingarm. These are the most likely scenarios that are unlikely to happen but it’s important to know the possibilities and things to decrease the chance of this occurring to you.
The front sprockets will always be the first ones to wear out. When they’re worn, they’ll rapidly wear out the chain and the rear sprocket too. All of them work together and impact one another. A worn front sprocket can be extremely hard on the chain and will cause it to wear out faster than a quality sprocket. Chains, which are the most costly and crucial part of this system, are what you must pay more attention to protect.
Our company is a professional transmission chain manufacturer in China. We can not only offer a wide range of chains but also provide all kinds of matching sprockets for sale. Contact us if you are interested!
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