JT 428 chain / Bashan Storm 250

Skyteamst90 · 06-30-2016, 02:37 PM

I just installed a JT 428-130 chain on my Bashan Storm 250 and it made a huge difference in performance. I would change out the stock chains to something aftermarket as soon as possible. This is not an o-ring chain, as it was all I could afford at the moment. At least now I don't feel like I am going to break down now. Also I installed a 130 link vs a 128 link (which is what the bike came with).

BlackBike · 06-30-2016, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyteamst90

I just installed a JT 428-130 chain on my Bashan Storm 250 and it made a huge difference in performance. I would change out the stock chains to something aftermarket as soon as possible. This is not an o-ring chain, as it was all I could afford at the moment. At least now I don't feel like I am going to break down now. Also I installed a 130 link vs a 128 link (which is what the bike came with).

Great minds think alike (with azhule help), bought exact chain also. Will also try the 43t sprocket to see what happens, hopefully this weekend.

hertz9753 · 06-30-2016, 07:40 PM

I also have the JT HDR 428-130 chain. It came with the fast red and black stickers.

Skyteamst90 · 06-30-2016, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by hertz9753

I also have the JT HDR 428-130 chain. It came with the fast red and black stickers.

Yep got those stickers. I couldn't swing the $60 or so for the RK o-ring, so next service I will up grade.

hertz9753 · 07-01-2016, 01:08 AM

I have never used an o-ring chain. I just keep them clean, lubed and adjusted. A poor quality chain will stretch and cause premature wear to your sprockets. If a chain breaks or comes off of a sprocket it can lock up your rear wheel and take a chunk out of your engine case.

Ariel Red Hunter · 07-01-2016, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by hertz9753

I have never used an o-ring chain. I just keep them clean, lubed and adjusted. A poor quality chain will stretch and cause premature wear to your sprockets. If a chain breaks or comes off of a sprocket it can lock up your rear wheel and take a chunk out of your engine case.

I agree one hundred percent! Quality non o-ring chain is very durable. I always bought Renold or Duckworth or Diamond chain. Today I would buy a Japanese or American made chain. Chinese chain makers are not really up to speed yet on making high quality chain.

pcspecialist · 07-01-2016, 01:04 PM

I have a Unibear® 428H on mine. It is as tight as the day I put it on, no adjustment since I put it on.

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...s=Unibear+428H

2LZ · 07-01-2016, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by pcspecialist

I have a Unibear® 428H on mine. It is as tight as the day I put it on, no adjustment since I put it on.

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...s=Unibear+428H

Thanks a lot. One more thing added to my Amazon wish list. ;-)

jasbeth · 09-23-2021, 10:51 PM

FYI to all wanting O-Ring Chains. You can get the Niche 428 Drive Chain 130 Links O-Ring With Master Link for $31.95 with free shipping. Different link choices are available. Hope this helps someone.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/844761650

TxTaoRider · 09-24-2021, 05:00 AM

I've been running a JT chain on my street bike for years. No signs of wear on it and unlike some of my friends aftermarket chains, no signs of rust or corrosion.

ChipToothy · 09-24-2021, 07:34 AM

JT chains and sprockets are awesome, I’m on my 6th or 7th and only issue in the 3.5 years is one weak quick link did fall off in traffic. I’ve noticed theirs don’t exactly snap into place as you can install them bare hands. Otherwise great stuff at fair prices.

Magician16 · 09-24-2021, 08:50 AM

On my Magician, I put close to 2,000 miles on the original chain, but I was lucky and adjusted it often. I replaced it with a DID x-ring chain, and I haven't adjusted it once after nearly 1, 000 miles.

Drewbogey · 07-16-2022, 06:35 PM

What gauge clusters are you guys swapping in? My storm is en route and I’m trying to get the things already. Also is there an exhaust? I’ll post about this too but you all seem to have modded storms

06-30-2016, 02:37 PM	#1
Skyteamst90 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Minneapolis, mn Posts: 175	JT 428 chain / Bashan Storm 250 I just installed a JT 428-130 chain on my Bashan Storm 250 and it made a huge difference in performance. I would change out the stock chains to something aftermarket as soon as possible. This is not an o-ring chain, as it was all I could afford at the moment. At least now I don't feel like I am going to break down now. Also I installed a 130 link vs a 128 link (which is what the bike came with). __________________ On the radar: CSC - TT250 Moto Aventure ride 2020. "If everyone is thinking the same thing, no one is thinking." Gen. Patton. -2017 Suzuki SV650 -2015 BASHAN - STORM Current mods: LED headlight & tail light, LED fog light, JT 428-130 chain, 47t rear sprocket, 4-fuse box, oil-cooler, CSC TT205 hand controls, 32" handlebars, aftermarket 295mm rear shock, digital speedo & tach, USB/12 volt accessory; painted flat-black. -2005 Skyteam ST90 (sitting in pieces) -2003 Buell Blast - SOLD
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06-30-2016, 07:40 PM	#3
hertz9753 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 868	I also have the JT HDR 428-130 chain. It came with the fast red and black stickers. __________________ 2015 and 3/4 RPS Hawk 250. Most people would call it a 2016 but the MCO didn't.
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07-01-2016, 01:08 AM	#5
hertz9753 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 868	I have never used an o-ring chain. I just keep them clean, lubed and adjusted. A poor quality chain will stretch and cause premature wear to your sprockets. If a chain breaks or comes off of a sprocket it can lock up your rear wheel and take a chunk out of your engine case. __________________ 2015 and 3/4 RPS Hawk 250. Most people would call it a 2016 but the MCO didn't.
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09-24-2021, 05:00 AM	#10
TxTaoRider Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Flower Mound Texas Posts: 904	I've been running a JT chain on my street bike for years. No signs of wear on it and unlike some of my friends aftermarket chains, no signs of rust or corrosion. __________________ 2021 Tao Tbr7 - "Lucille" Mods so far- Brozz swingarm, 21" front rim (Bridgestone Tw302 rear/Dunlop D606 front tires), Digital gauge cluster, pz30b pumper carb, after market hand guards, aftermarket brake and clutch levers, round fold away mirrors, Fly handlebars shortened slightly, 13t front sprocket 2009 Q-link Legacy 250 1982 Suzuki GS1100ES - "Jolene"
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09-24-2021, 07:34 AM	#11
ChipToothy Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 819	JT chains and sprockets are awesome, I’m on my 6th or 7th and only issue in the 3.5 years is one weak quick link did fall off in traffic. I’ve noticed theirs don’t exactly snap into place as you can install them bare hands. Otherwise great stuff at fair prices. __________________ 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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07-01-2016, 01:04 PM	#7
pcspecialist Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 583	I have a Unibear® 428H on mine. It is as tight as the day I put it on, no adjustment since I put it on. https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...s=Unibear+428H
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09-23-2021, 10:51 PM	#9
jasbeth Join Date: Sep 2021 Posts: 28	FYI to all wanting O-Ring Chains. You can get the Niche 428 Drive Chain 130 Links O-Ring With Master Link for $31.95 with free shipping. Different link choices are available. Hope this helps someone. https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/844761650
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09-24-2021, 08:50 AM	#12
Magician16 Join Date: Aug 2019 Posts: 468	On my Magician, I put close to 2,000 miles on the original chain, but I was lucky and adjusted it often. I replaced it with a DID x-ring chain, and I haven't adjusted it once after nearly 1, 000 miles. __________________ 2018 Bashan Storm(sold) 2016 Magician 250
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07-16-2022, 06:35 PM	#13
Drewbogey Join Date: Jul 2022 Posts: 14	Gauge clusters What gauge clusters are you guys swapping in? My storm is en route and I’m trying to get the things already. Also is there an exhaust? I’ll post about this too but you all seem to have modded storms
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