03-16-2022, 12:51 AM | #16 |
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The factory X-pect chain is a 428 with 128 links.
I wanted a sealed replacement, so I did some research and bought this one. It dropped right in. JT Drive Chain 428 X1R Heavy Duty X-Ring Chain - 128 Links - Natural JTC428X1R128SL https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072B8FYF4...ing=UTF8&psc=1 |
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03-16-2022, 03:52 AM | #17 | |
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Location: Omaha, NE
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As far as the rear sprocket, it is most likely the same sprocket the rest of the Hawk style bikes use, but the only way to know for sure is to hear from another Xpect owner, or measure yours as suggested previously and compare it with the measurements from JT Sprockets. I say this because there has been a couple instances where a bike used a similar looking sprocket, but the bolt pattern was actually a bit smaller so it wouldn't fit. As also previously mentioned, these bikes are a little bit of a mish mash of parts knocked off from other bikes, but the vast majority of them started out as a Honda design. Then they got altered a little to either suit a purpose or please somebody in a legal way. The tire thing is one area where you are going to have slim pickings. Those goofy sizes are the main reason I am not a fan of the 17/19 bikes like the Brozz and TBR7. If you were looking for an off the shelf tire option in useable sizes though, the IRC GP1 (similar tire to the Shinko 244) does come in a 2.75x19 front and 4.6x17 rear, which should/could work on your bike.
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03-16-2022, 08:32 AM | #18 |
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All the above being said, finding out the chain size for one's bike should be trivial: it's either in the owner's/service manual (assuming that there is one and/or you bothered downloading it somewhere), or, if need be, counting links by hand, using a permanent marker every 10 links to avoid losing count (I did that in order to confirm the length stated in the manual, as some sources differed slightly on that topic). Width is gonna either be 428 (most common) or 528 (in more "upmarket" or "hi-performance" models.
Now, some manufacturers may sell chains at exactly the length you're looking for, others may only have longer ones, or the longer ones may actually be cheaper. Those you can always cut down. |
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