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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-Chains-428-x-130-Links-HDR-Heavy-Duty-Series-non-Oring-Natural-Chain/321849886755?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
along with spockets:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004DNA0KA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0068O5W3M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?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
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.php?p=272864#post272864 said.