Stainless Steel Motorcycle Chains O-Ring Chains X-Ring Chains

Stainless steel motorcycle chains, such as O-ring chains and X-ring chains, are high-performance components designed for durability, reliability, and reduced wear. These chains are made from stainless steel, offering superior resistance to rust, corrosion, and harsh weather conditions, making them ideal for off-road or wet environments. O-ring chains have rubber O-rings between the chain’s links, sealing in lubricant and keeping out dirt and debris. X-ring chains take this further with a specially shaped seal that reduces friction, extends chain life, and enhances performance. Both types ensure smooth power transfer, reduced maintenance, and longevity for motorcycles.

Stainless steel motorcycle chains, such as O-ring chains and X-ring chains, are high-performance components designed for durability, reliability, and reduced wear. These chains are made from stainless steel, offering superior resistance to rust, corrosion, and harsh weather conditions, making them ideal for off-road or wet environments. O-ring chains have rubber O-rings between the chain's links, sealing in lubricant and keeping out dirt and debris. X-ring chains take this further with a specially shaped seal that reduces friction, extends chain life, and enhances performance. Both types ensure smooth power transfer, reduced maintenance, and longevity for motorcycles.

Stainless Steel Motorcycle Chains

Stainless Steel Motorcycle Chain Dimensions

(1) Stainless Steel Motorcycle Chains

Stainless Steel Motorcycle Chain Dimensions

ISO Chain No.Chain No.PitchRoller diameterWidth between
inner plates
Pin diameterPin lengthInner plate
depth
Plate thicknessTensile strengthAverage tensile
strength
Weight per
meter
Pd1 maxb1 mind2 maxL
max
Lc maxh2 maxt/T maxQ
min
Q0q
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmkN/lbfkNkg/m
-SS*T3F9.5256.009.504.5018.6020.009.301.85/1.5011.80/265313.60.61
SS420SS42012.7007.776.253.9614.7016.1012.001.5016.00/359717.60.55
-SS420F312.7007.776.403.9715.0016.6011.801.60/1.4516.00/359717.60.64
-SS420HF112.7007.776.253.9617.0018.4012.002.0316.00/359717.60.76
-SS420HT12.7007.776.253.9617.00-12.002.0321.40/481123.50.76
SS428SS42812.7008.517.754.4516.7018.2011.801.6017.80/400219.60.70
-SS428F112.7008.517.944.5016.7018.0511.801.6017.15/385519.40.71
-SS428DS12.7008.517.944.4517.9019.3012.001.8518.62/418621.00.76
SS428MHSS428H12.7008.517.854.4518.8019.9011.802.0320.60/463123.40.79
-SS428HF112.7008.517.854.4517.9019.0011.801.8019.50/438420.70.74
-SS428HSH12.7008.517.754.4520.00-12.002.4227.00/607029.40.89
-SS428HF412.7008.517.944.5018.9020.1011.802.0320.50/460923.40.82
-SS428HD12.7008.517.854.4518.8019.9011.802.0320.60/463123.40.85
-SS428F312.7008.517.854.4516.7018.2011.701.6017.80/400219.60.77
-SS428F412.7008.517.854.4516.7018.2011.801.6017.80/400219.60.72

Stainless Steel Motorcycle Chain Dimensions

ISO
Chain No.
Chain No.PitchRoller diameterWidth between
inner plates
Pin diameter Pin length内Inner plate
depth
Plate thicknessTensile strengthAverage tensile
strength
Weight per
meter
Pd1 maxb1 mind2 maxL
max
Lc maxh2 maxt/T maxQ
min
Q0q
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmkN/lbfkNkg/m
SS520SS52015.87510.166.255.0817.5019.0015.092.0326.50/595729.70.89
-SS520F215.87510.166.355.2417.5019.0515.092.0326.50/595729.70.97
-SS520F315.87510.166.485.0817.5019.0015.092.0326.50/595729.70.89
SS520MHSS520MH15.87510.226.255.2519.0021.2015.302.2030.50/685733.6-
-SS520HD15.87510.166.355.3418.6020.0015.092.2035.00/786838.51.04
SS525SS52515.87510.167.955.0819.3020.7015.092.0326.50/595729.71.06
SS525MHSS525MH15.87510.227.855.2521.2023.2015.302.2030.50/685733.6-
-SS525HF115.87510.167.955.0820.9022.3015.092.4226.50/595729.71.20
SS530SS53015.87510.169.405.0820.7022.2015.092.0326.50/595729.71.06
-SS530SH15.87510.169.405.0822.10-15.092.4232.80/737433.51.24
-SS520F1215.87510.166.255.2517.60-15.002.0329.43/661532.30.98
-SS520HF715.87510.227.805.3021.35-15.302.80/2.4240.00/899244.01.43
SS630SS63019.05011.919.405.9423.0024.8018.002.4235.30/793638.8-

(2) Stainless Steel O-Ring Motorcycle Chains

Stainless Steel O-Ring Motorcycle Chain Dimensions

Chain No.PitchRoller diameterWidth between
inner plates
Pin diameterPin lengthInner plate
depth
Plate thicknessTensile strengthAverage tensile
strength
Weight per
meter
Pd1 maxb1 mind2 maxL
max
Lc maxh2 maxT
max
Q
min
Q0q
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmkN/lbfkNkg/m
SS420 OR12.7007.776.253.9616.6517.9512.001.5016.0/359917.000.62
SS420H OR12.7007.776.253.9618.8020.1012.002.0316.0/359917.000.74
SS428HVS12.7008.517.944.4521.7022.7012.302.0322.0/494623.000.85
SS50LD15.87510.169.535.0823.4024.6015.092.0322.2/504526.501.12
SS520 OR15.87510.166.705.3021.2022.3015.092.2032.0/720034.001.11
SS520F1 OR15.87510.166.255.3021.2022.3015.092.2032.0/720034.001.09
SS520F2 OR15.87510.169.655.3024.1025.5015.092.2032.0/720034.001.21
SS520V615.87510.166.255.0819.8021.3015.092.0322.2/504526.500.96
SS520H OR15.87510.166.255.2421.5222.9215.092.4226.5/602229.601.26
SS525 OR15.87510.167.955.3021.5022.9015.092.0326.5/602229.601.30
SS525F1 OR15.87510.167.955.3023.1024.0015.092.2032.0/720034.001.16
SS520F14 OR15.87510.206.255.0919.90-14.901.8028.4/639130.600.92
SS525H OR15.87510.167.955.3023.1024.5015.092.4226.5/602229.601.44
SS530H OR15.87510.169.535.2424.8026.2015.092.4229.0/652430.001.39
SS630F1 OR19.05011.919.535.9425.5027.3018.002.4231.8/714935.001.50

(3) Stainless Steel X-Ring Motorcycle Chains

Stainless Steel X-Ring Motorcycle Chain Dimensions

Chain No. PitchRoller diameterWidth between
inner plates
Pin diameterPin lengthInner plate
depth
Plate thicknessTensile strengthAverage tensile
strength
Weight per
meter
Pd1 maxb1 mind2 maxL
max
Lc maxh2 maxT
max
Q
min
Q0q
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmkN/lbfkNkg/m
SS520 XR15.87510.206.255.0920.1021.1015.092.0328.00/629429.41.00
SS520F9 XR15.87510.306.255.3920.10-15.002.0333.83/760535.51.00
SS520H XR15.87510.166.255.2421.5222.9215.092.4230.00/674431.51.28
SS525 XR15.87510.207.855.0921.7022.7015.092.0326.50/595727.81.07
SS525H XR15.87510.167.955.3023.1024.5015.092.4226.50/595727.81.44
SS525SH XR15.87510.307.855.3923.26-15.002.4238.25/859940.21.20
SS530H XR15.87510.169.535.2424.8026.2015.092.4229.00/651930.51.39
SS530SH XR15.87510.309.405.3924.91-15.002.4238.25/859940.21.27

(4) Stainless Steel Motorcycle Engine Chains

Stainless Steel Motorcycle Engine Chain Dimensions

ISO
Chain No.
Chain No.PitchBush diameterWidth between
inner plates
Pin diameterPin lengthInner plate
depth
Plate thicknessTensile strengthAverage tensile
strength
Weight per
meter
Pd1
max
b1
min
d2
max
L
max
h2
max
t/T
max
Q
min
Q0q
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmkN/lbfkNkg/m
-256.3503.303.182.317.906.000.803.5/7954.60.15
SS25HSS25H6.3503.303.182.318.906.001.044.8/10915.50.17
-SS25H(E)6.3503.303.182.318.906.001.045.8/13046.40.18
-SS25HF26.3503.303.182.319.105.801.20/1.105.8/13046.40.19
-SS25SHF16.3503.303.182.018.955.901.044.8/10915.50.19
SS219HSS219H7.7744.595.003.0111.907.401.20/1.047.3/16418.00.28
-SS*C219H7.7744.595.003.0111.907.401.20/1.047.3/16418.00.33
-SS219HT7.7744.594.603.0112.157.551.40/1.306.6/14837.20.33
-SS219HF27.7744.594.503.0111.907.401.40/1.306.6/14837.20.31
-SS219HF17.7854.604.503.2813.007.002.00/1.409.0/20249.80.37
SS270HSS270H8.5005.004.753.2813.158.451.80/1.4010.8/242811.90.43

(5) Stainless Steel Motorcycle Engine Silent Chains

Stainless Steel Motorcycle Engine Silent Chain Dimensions

 Chain No.PitchChain widthPin diameterPin lengthDistance from
hole center to tooth
Plate depthPlate thicknessGuide typeNumber of platesTensile strengthAverage tensile strengthWeight per meter
Pb maxd2 minL
max
h1h2 maxt/T maxnQ
min
Q0q
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmkN/lbfkNkg/m
CL04SS-2×36.354.352.506.053.946.801.04/0.75外Outside5(2  3)5.19/11795.40.22
CL04SS-3×46.356.352.508.203.906.721.04/0.75外Outside7(3  4)8.82/20049.20.28
CL04SS-4×56.359.402.5010.903.906.721.04外Outside9(4  5)11.76/267212.30.35

Key Benefits of Stainless Steel Motorcycle Chains

Stainless steel motorcycle chains offer several key benefits that enhance performance, durability, and rider experience. Here are the primary advantages:

  • Exceptional Corrosion Resistance: Stainless steel motorcycle chains are highly resistant to rust and corrosion, making them ideal for use in harsh environments, such as wet, salty, or muddy conditions. This durability ensures long-lasting performance and reliability, even in extreme weather.
  • Low Maintenance Requirements: Thanks to their corrosion-resistant properties and sealed designs (O-ring or X-ring), these chains require less frequent cleaning and lubrication. Riders benefit from reduced upkeep and more time on the road or trail without compromising performance.
  • Enhanced Durability and Longevity: Stainless steel chains are built to withstand heavy loads, wear, and tear over time. The addition of O-rings or X-rings helps retain lubrication, reducing friction and significantly prolonging the chain's lifespan compared to standard chains.
  • Improved Performance Efficiency: X-ring chains, in particular, reduce friction more effectively than traditional chains due to their innovative seal design. This results in smoother power transfer, better fuel efficiency, and a quieter ride, enhancing overall motorcycle performance.
  • Resistance to Extreme Temperatures: These chains perform reliably in both high and low-temperature environments. Whether riding in scorching heat or freezing cold, stainless steel motorcycle chains maintain their strength, lubrication, and resistance to temperature-induced wear and tear.
  • Versatility Across Applications: Stainless steel motorcycle chains are suitable for various riding conditions, including off-road, touring, and racing. Their robust construction and resistance to environmental factors make them a versatile choice for riders who demand high performance and durability.

Stainless Steel Motorcycle Chains

Applications of Stainless Steel Motorcycle Chains

Stainless steel motorcycle chains are a critical component in the functionality and performance of motorcycles, valued for their durability, corrosion resistance, and strength. These chains are primarily used in the drivetrain system to transmit power from the engine to the rear wheel, ensuring smooth and efficient operation. Unlike standard steel chains, stainless steel variants resist rust and degradation, making them ideal for diverse riding conditions, including wet, humid, or coastal environments where exposure to moisture is common.

One key application is in high-performance motorcycles, such as sport bikes and touring models, where stainless steel chains withstand high torque and stress while maintaining reliability over long distances. Their low maintenance requirements appeal to riders who prioritize longevity and reduced upkeep. Off-road motorcycles, like dirt bikes, also benefit from these chains, as they endure harsh conditions involving mud, water, and debris without corroding. Additionally, stainless steel chains are popular in custom motorcycles, where their polished, aesthetic appeal enhances the bike’s visual design.

Beyond traditional motorcycles, stainless steel chains are used in electric motorcycles, where their strength supports the high torque output of electric motors. Their versatility extends to specialty vehicles like ATVs and side-by-sides, showcasing their broad applicability in powersports.

Stainless Steel Motorcycle Chain Applications

Stainless Steel Motorcycle Chain FAQ

Q: Are stainless steel motorcycle chains stronger than other types of chains?
A: Stainless steel chains are strong but not necessarily stronger than high-tensile steel or alloy chains designed for performance bikes. Their strength lies in corrosion resistance and durability, ideal for longevity in adverse conditions. For racing or high-performance motorcycles, specialized chains may offer higher tensile strength, but stainless steel is excellent for general riding and reliability.

Q: Can stainless steel motorcycle chains rust?
A: While stainless steel motorcycle chains are highly resistant to rust due to their chromium content, they are not entirely rust-proof. Prolonged exposure to saltwater or neglect without cleaning can cause minor corrosion. Regular maintenance, including cleaning and lubrication, prevents rust and keeps the chain in top condition, especially in harsh environments like coastal areas.

Q: Are stainless steel chains suitable for all types of motorcycles?
A: Stainless steel chains are suitable for most motorcycles, especially cruisers, touring bikes, and commuters exposed to varied weather. However, high-performance or racing bikes may require lighter, high-tensile chains for optimal power transfer. Always check your motorcycle’s manual for chain specifications, ensuring the stainless steel chain matches the bike’s size and strength requirements.

Q: How often should I replace a stainless steel motorcycle chain?
A: A stainless steel motorcycle chain typically lasts 15,000-20,000 miles with proper maintenance, depending on riding conditions and habits. Replace it if you notice significant wear, stretching beyond adjustment limits, or damaged links. Regularly inspect sprockets as well, as worn sprockets can accelerate chain wear, necessitating earlier replacement for safety and performance.

Q: How do I choose the right stainless steel chain for my motorcycle?
A: To choose the right stainless steel chain, check your motorcycle’s manual for chain size (e.g., 520, 525, 530) and length. Consider your riding style, environment, and budget. Opt for reputable brands with sealed chains (O-ring or X-ring) for better durability. Ensure compatibility with sprockets, and consult a mechanic if unsure about installation or specifications.

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