Automotive Chain (Motorcycle Chain)

Abstract

Chain is an important link to transfer power from engine of a motorcycle to the rear driving wheel through sprockets. Automotive chains are of different sizes based upon the power to be transmitted. The size employed upon the most popular motorcycle in the Indian market is of 12.7 mm × 8 mm dia × 7.85 mm width rollers. The lengths of the chain for such models of motorcycles are either of 120 links or 118 links. This scheme is based on 120 links.