hawk 17t front 50t rear

Audihuff · 04-23-2019, 08:07 AM

So i just pt on my 17t front sprocket on my hawk. It has stock chain & stock 50t rear sprocket. I dont know how tight yall chain are with this set up, but mine is way too tight! making some odd clanking noise at low speeds.. i run 70 percent on road. I was wondering what other sprockets can i use with stock chain? I dont want to cut the chain but i will if needed. Just a complete noob here

I love the feel of the bike with 17t x 50t... is adding a link to the stock chain a possibility?

Ariel Red Hunter · 04-23-2019, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Audihuff

So i just pt on my 17t front sprocket on my hawk. It has stock chain & stock 50t rear sprocket. I dont know how tight yall chain are with this set up, but mine is way too tight! making some odd clanking noise at low speeds.. i run 70 percent on road. I was wondering what other sprockets can i use with stock chain? I dont want to cut the chain but i will if needed. Just a complete noob here

I love the feel of the bike with 17t x 50t... is adding a link to the stock chain a possibility?

Yes. It is called a "cranked link". Any Japanese bike shop should have them in stock...ARH

**JerryHawk250** · 04-23-2019, 11:03 AM

You can also get a half link if you just need a little more slack.
https://www.amazon.com/4-Pieces-Offset-Crank-Motorized-Bicycle/dp/B01MRC279B/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?crid=3240AUCZ1EJGJ&keywords=42 8+chain+half+link&qid=1556031914&s=gateway&sprefix =428+half-link%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-1-fkmrnull

Link is for reference. I would search for a better quality designed for motorcycles.

Audihuff · 04-23-2019, 11:48 AM

thank you guys! i ordered a dirtbike jack/stand, some of those 1/2 link, and a 45t rear sprocket! should be a fun couple of days!

Ariel Red Hunter · 04-23-2019, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

You can also get a half link if you just need a little more slack.
https://www.amazon.com/4-Pieces-Offs...r=8-1-fkmrnull

Yes, that's what I was talking about. If you look at the picture in the ad, you'll see how it got named a "cranked link."...ARH

**JerryHawk250** · 04-23-2019, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Audihuff

thank you guys! i ordered a dirtbike jack/stand, some of those 1/2 link, and a 45t rear sprocket! should be a fun couple of days!

The 130 link chain should work fine with the 45 tooth rear.

Megadan · 04-23-2019, 02:00 PM

You shouldn't need anything else once the 45 is in place on the rear.

Audihuff · 04-23-2019, 02:49 PM

Awesome! I get the 45th tomorrow morning. then i take my motorcycle license text friday!

Sochin · 04-24-2019, 08:13 PM

Get a wee bit longer chain, I've run this 17/50 combo for 2 years and love it. I have a conventional chain, because at the time everybody got Hawk's so Amazon was out of X and 0 ring chains in the 428.

The_DJ_Remixer · 04-29-2019, 01:36 PM

13f/35r <----is this the combo for the 520 chain. sprockets?

Megadan · 04-29-2019, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by The_DJ_Remixer

13f/35r <----is this the combo for the 520 chain. sprockets?

If your goal is to match the same ratio as a 17/45 for a 428 chain, yes.

If you want to closely match a 17/50 then use a 12 tooth front for a 12/35 or a 13 front 38 rear

OneLeggedRider · 04-30-2019, 07:24 AM

I'm running the 520 12/33 because I wanted to mimic the 428 16/45. I'm very happy with it, still has plenty of bottom end offroad and not buzzy at 55mph. I think I could get away with gearing it even lower because I'm nowhere close to topping it out in 5th gear.

04-23-2019, 08:07 AM	#1
Audihuff Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 56	hawk 17t front 50t rear So i just pt on my 17t front sprocket on my hawk. It has stock chain & stock 50t rear sprocket. I dont know how tight yall chain are with this set up, but mine is way too tight! making some odd clanking noise at low speeds.. i run 70 percent on road. I was wondering what other sprockets can i use with stock chain? I dont want to cut the chain but i will if needed. Just a complete noob here I love the feel of the bike with 17t x 50t... is adding a link to the stock chain a possibility? __________________ To light a candle, is to cast a shadow..
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04-23-2019, 11:03 AM	#3
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,569	You can also get a half link if you just need a little more slack. https://www.amazon.com/4-Pieces-Offset-Crank-Motorized-Bicycle/dp/B01MRC279B/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?crid=3240AUCZ1EJGJ&keywords=42 8+chain+half+link&qid=1556031914&s=gateway&sprefix =428+half-link%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-1-fkmrnull Link is for reference. I would search for a better quality designed for motorcycles. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel Last edited by JerryHawk250; 04-23-2019 at 11:49 AM.
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04-23-2019, 11:48 AM	#4
Audihuff Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 56	thank you guys! i ordered a dirtbike jack/stand, some of those 1/2 link, and a 45t rear sprocket! should be a fun couple of days! __________________ To light a candle, is to cast a shadow..
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Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8,030	You shouldn't need anything else once the 45 is in place on the rear. __________________ 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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04-23-2019, 02:49 PM	#8
Audihuff Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 56	Awesome! I get the 45th tomorrow morning. then i take my motorcycle license text friday! __________________ To light a candle, is to cast a shadow..
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04-24-2019, 08:13 PM	#9
Sochin Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Montucky Posts: 209	Get a wee bit longer chain, I've run this 17/50 combo for 2 years and love it. I have a conventional chain, because at the time everybody got Hawk's so Amazon was out of X and 0 ring chains in the 428. __________________ 1991 Kawasaki KLR250
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04-29-2019, 01:36 PM	#10
The_DJ_Remixer Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: South of Pittsburgh PA Posts: 69	13f/35r <----is this the combo for the 520 chain. sprockets?
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04-30-2019, 07:24 AM	#12
OneLeggedRider Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Stockport, Oh. Posts: 1,442	I'm running the 520 12/33 because I wanted to mimic the 428 16/45. I'm very happy with it, still has plenty of bottom end offroad and not buzzy at 55mph. I think I could get away with gearing it even lower because I'm nowhere close to topping it out in 5th gear.
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