Hawk 250 chain.

shanesaw · 03-01-2018, 01:38 PM

Hello, I purchased a hawk 250 yesterday. I also went ahead and ordered several of the suggested upgrades. When looking for the o-ring chain I was unable to find the suggested "428so" so I ordered a "428mxz"... It is my understanding that it will fit, but what exactly does mxz mean? Is it worth it? Is it even an upgrade from the stock chain? There was also available a 428h, but it was cheaper, so I assumed it was lower quality.

Megadan · 03-01-2018, 02:57 PM

Generally the letters signify what the chain construction is. In this case, the MXZ chain is a Motocross racing chain - basically a 428H but with even better construction.

letsride · 03-01-2018, 03:58 PM

The JT chains are really good non oring chains, so are the Unibear chains.

letsride · 03-01-2018, 04:02 PM

The length is 128 Links for a 17 tooth front and 46 tooth rear. If you plan to order those sprockets too.

imapdog · 03-01-2018, 04:36 PM

I purchased this chain last month. and i think it good one.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/JT-Drive-Ch...72.m2749.l2649
along with spockets:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
* i am happy!

shanesaw · 03-01-2018, 07:25 PM

I purchased 17 and 45 sprockets. From what i was reading, that combo is what i was looking for. I also read that a 130 chain is what I need for those sprockets...so, that's what I got. I'll let you know if it fits. As for the quality, I'm not really a good judge.
Thanks for all the help!

Megadan · 03-01-2018, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by shanesaw

I purchased 17 and 45 sprockets. From what i was reading, that combo is what i was looking for. I also read that a 130 chain is what I need for those sprockets...so, that's what I got. I'll let you know if it fits. As for the quality, I'm not really a good judge.
Thanks for all the help!

130 links will work fine for 17/45, but I found 128 works a little better, so I just took 2 links out. It puts the rear axle more in the center of the adjustment range on the swingarm. Just personal preference though.

humanbeing · 03-02-2018, 01:49 AM

Take a bath as http://chinariders.net/showthread.ph...864#post272864 said.

03-01-2018, 01:38 PM	#1
shanesaw Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 16	Hawk 250 chain. Hello, I purchased a hawk 250 yesterday. I also went ahead and ordered several of the suggested upgrades. When looking for the o-ring chain I was unable to find the suggested "428so" so I ordered a "428mxz"... It is my understanding that it will fit, but what exactly does mxz mean? Is it worth it? Is it even an upgrade from the stock chain? There was also available a 428h, but it was cheaper, so I assumed it was lower quality.
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03-01-2018, 02:57 PM	#2
Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8,034	Generally the letters signify what the chain construction is. In this case, the MXZ chain is a Motocross racing chain - basically a 428H but with even better construction. __________________ Hawk Information and Resource guide: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 2018 Hawk 250 - Full Mod list here. http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....62&postcount=1 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 https://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=34124
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03-01-2018, 03:58 PM	#3
letsride Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Leesville SC Posts: 835	The JT chains are really good non oring chains, so are the Unibear chains. __________________ My Stable- 2022 Lifan KPX250 , 2023 Royal Enfield Himalayan, 1992 Honda GL1500 Goldwing, SSR 70 Auto, Kymco Mongoose 90, Honda Four Trax 300
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03-01-2018, 04:02 PM	#4
letsride Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Leesville SC Posts: 835	The length is 128 Links for a 17 tooth front and 46 tooth rear. If you plan to order those sprockets too. __________________ My Stable- 2022 Lifan KPX250 , 2023 Royal Enfield Himalayan, 1992 Honda GL1500 Goldwing, SSR 70 Auto, Kymco Mongoose 90, Honda Four Trax 300
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03-02-2018, 01:49 AM	#8
humanbeing Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,436	Take a bath as http://chinariders.net/showthread.ph...864#post272864 said. __________________
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03-01-2018, 04:36 PM	#5
imapdog Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: nashville Posts: 574	I purchased this chain last month. and i think it good one. https://www.ebay.com/itm/JT-Drive-Ch...72.m2749.l2649 along with spockets: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 * https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 * i am happy!
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03-01-2018, 07:25 PM	#6
shanesaw Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 16	I purchased 17 and 45 sprockets. From what i was reading, that combo is what i was looking for. I also read that a 130 chain is what I need for those sprockets...so, that's what I got. I'll let you know if it fits. As for the quality, I'm not really a good judge. Thanks for all the help!
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