Powersports Chain Guides, Guards & Protection

Chain drive is a form of power transmission commonly used in motorcycles and powerports vehicles due to being reliable, durable, and relatively inexpensive. Metal sprockets and roller chains are made of special sorts of steel, and their design is selected according to the expected power and service life. There are standard, O-ring, and X-ring chains, and their length can be different in various vehicles. Meanwhile, a chain has to be properly tightened to minimize wear and avoid failure. To make it possible, this type of drive system relies on chain guides, rollers, and sliders.

Besides tightening, these parts reduce the oscillations of the chain when it’s running and keep it at a certain distance from other components of a vehicle. Working in constant contact with a chain, guides and rollers have to be made of low friction yet strong materials allowing these parts to last long. Chain protection is another crucial aspect to consider. Most ATVs usually ride on natural terrain, in the woods, on mountain trails, and in similar places where tree branches, stones, and various kinds of debris can get onto the open drive system and result in its damage or even an accident.

Purpose-built guards prevent that from happening. For example, a dual guard shields the rear sprocket located relatively low to the ground while helping to prevent chain derailment. Made of billet aluminum, it can be installed with a brake rotor guard for ultimate protection. Other guards are made of this tough material too; you can select among front chain guards some of which shield not only the front sprocket area but also the stator cover. Our online store offers a wide range of these products, and most of them are available in different colors. Anodized in red, blue, or black, they will help you enhance the look of your vehicle and make it more reliable.