Chain Question

Armycopter · 09-29-2019, 07:24 PM

I did a search but don’t completely understand the chain options. I would like to keep my current stock sprockets 17/46 but want to purchase a good quality chain for them. I don’t know what “520” or “428” means. Can someone recommend a good quality chain that wont break the bank for my stock sprockets? The chain that came with the bike stretches like a rubber band and I am concerned about its quality. Thanks.

**JerryHawk250** · 09-29-2019, 07:36 PM

A quick way to check is to measure pin to pin (pitch) A 428 chain is 1/2" and a 520 is 5/8".

**JerryHawk250** · 09-29-2019, 07:44 PM

This is the chain I'm using. Just cut to length. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F321318221273

Armycopter · 09-29-2019, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

This is the chain I'm using. Just cut to length. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F321318221273

Thanks, how is it holding up for you?

**JerryHawk250** · 09-29-2019, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Armycopter

Thanks, how is it holding up for you?

Very well. I have about 2500 miles on it and never had to adjust it except for when I had replaced the rear tire.

Armycopter · 09-29-2019, 08:24 PM

Thanks Jerry that is a big help!

Hancadam · 09-29-2019, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Armycopter

Thanks Jerry that is a big help!

This is the one I bought for my Brozz, but haven't put it on yet.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F322043802661

Armycopter · 09-29-2019, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Hancadam

This is the one I bought for my Brozz, but haven't put it on yet.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F322043802661

Thanks hancadam, maybe I just got one built on Friday just before quitting time!

ChipToothy · 09-29-2019, 09:56 PM

JT Sprockets brand is your go to for budget Made In Japan chains and cogs. I'm running their heavy duty dirt bike chain $15 and have a couple different cogs from them as well. I put 5,000 miles on the Bashan stock chain and have 6,000 on the JT. About every 2-3 weeks the stock chain had to be re-tightened and the Japanese version I've adjust only 3 times just to be safe after binding it up whilst riding like a turkey.

NzBrakelathes · 09-29-2019, 10:17 PM

I suggest when changing it’s better value to go 520
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F222121202245

timcosby · 09-30-2019, 05:47 PM

but then you have to change sprockets

Baskt_Case · 10-01-2019, 11:56 PM

I was on the fence with this one for a while...

428 Gold X-Ring 130 Links - $40 Shipped

09-29-2019, 07:24 PM	#1
Armycopter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Maine Posts: 98	Chain Question I did a search but don’t completely understand the chain options. I would like to keep my current stock sprockets 17/46 but want to purchase a good quality chain for them. I don’t know what “520” or “428” means. Can someone recommend a good quality chain that wont break the bank for my stock sprockets? The chain that came with the bike stretches like a rubber band and I am concerned about its quality. Thanks. __________________ 2019 Bashan Brozz 250 2019 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000L
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09-29-2019, 07:36 PM	#2
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,552	A quick way to check is to measure pin to pin (pitch) A 428 chain is 1/2" and a 520 is 5/8". __________________ 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
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09-29-2019, 07:44 PM	#3
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,552	This is the chain I'm using. Just cut to length. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F321318221273 __________________ 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
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09-29-2019, 08:24 PM	#6
Armycopter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Maine Posts: 98	Thanks Jerry that is a big help! __________________ 2019 Bashan Brozz 250 2019 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000L
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09-29-2019, 09:56 PM	#9
ChipToothy Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 819	JT Sprockets brand is your go to for budget Made In Japan chains and cogs. I'm running their heavy duty dirt bike chain $15 and have a couple different cogs from them as well. I put 5,000 miles on the Bashan stock chain and have 6,000 on the JT. About every 2-3 weeks the stock chain had to be re-tightened and the Japanese version I've adjust only 3 times just to be safe after binding it up whilst riding like a turkey. __________________ Bashan Storm: Ebay steel exhaust wrapped, folding shift lever, seat mod, vm26 carb, air pod, dual led scrambler headlamps, windshield mod, led brake/tail light, secondary led brake light (swingarm), Ebay 295mm rear shock, back up CDI (racing unknown), oil cooler, digital gauge cluster,
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09-29-2019, 10:17 PM	#10
NzBrakelathes Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Hell Posts: 2,408	I suggest when changing it’s better value to go 520 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F222121202245
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09-30-2019, 05:47 PM	#11
timcosby Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: robertsdale alabama usa Posts: 1,007	but then you have to change sprockets __________________ 1991 harley heritage softail classic 2016 hawk kaw h1 400 tripple 13' long chopper in progress 2009 johnny pag bar hog 2004 hd electra glide ultra classic shriner edition 1997 harley davidson 1200 sportster 1972 harley davidson amf sx250
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10-01-2019, 11:56 PM	#12
Baskt_Case Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Springfield, KY Posts: 83	I was on the fence with this one for a while... 428 Gold X-Ring 130 Links - $40 Shipped __________________ 2018 Hawk - Nibbi PE30, Nibbi Intake, UNI Filter, Ebay Exhaust, NGK 4929 (non-Iridium), 428 D.I.D. X-Ring, 15/40 Sprockets, Walmart AGM Battery, IMS Shifter, Full LED Lighting, Digital Cluster, CSC Swingarm Pin, Modified Chain Adjusters, Upgraded Wheel Bearings MPH Cruise, MPG
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