Chain for Hawk 250 question

mdyates · 03-10-2017, 09:47 AM

Just ordered a 428 122 link as I installed a 40T rear (front stock) and 130 link wayyyy to long. Couple questions. I cannot find a connecting link on stock chain? New chain ok choice?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Ariel Red Hunter · 03-10-2017, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by mdyates

Just ordered a 428 122 link as I installed a 40T rear (front stock) and 130 link wayyyy to long. Couple questions. I cannot find a connecting link on stock chain? New chain ok choice?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Yes, that's a good chain. Much better than the one that comes from the factory. Uni-Bear is another very good chain. A lot of guys are using that chain and I've never heard a bad word said about it....ARH

hertz9753 · 03-10-2017, 12:30 PM

You should buy a chain breaker and a master link. I will admit that I have never seen a motorcycle chain that didn't have a master link.

jet321 · 03-10-2017, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by hertz9753

You should buy a chain breaker and a master link. I will admit that I have never seen a motorcycle chain that didn't have a master link.

I would recommend this as well, I followed motocheez's video and used vice grips with a dremel grinding tool, it was the longest 1.5 hours to get a chain on I've ever experienced, my thumbs will never forgive me

Emerikol · 03-10-2017, 02:35 PM

Most factory chains don't come with master links. On the assembly lines, they have bins with pre-cut lengths of chain, and then the last step in the driveline assembly is to rivet in the last link. The 5 seconds it takes to use the pneumatic riveter and a steel pin is much cheaper than supplying each bike with a master link. Kind of like a few years back when some bean-counter at Delta discovered they could save millions of dollars a year in costs if they put one less crouton on their in-flight salads...

pistolclass · 03-10-2017, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Emerikol

Most factory chains don't come with master links. On the assembly lines, they have bins with pre-cut lengths of chain, and then the last step in the driveline assembly is to rivet in the last link. The 5 seconds it takes to use the pneumatic riveter and a steel pin is much cheaper than supplying each bike with a master link. Kind of like a few years back when some bean-counter at Delta discovered they could save millions of dollars a year in costs if they put one less crouton on their in-flight salads...

Hey easy on the bean counters

mdyates · 03-10-2017, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Emerikol

Most factory chains don't come with master links. On the assembly lines, they have bins with pre-cut lengths of chain, and then the last step in the driveline assembly is to rivet in the last link. The 5 seconds it takes to use the pneumatic riveter and a steel pin is much cheaper than supplying each bike with a master link. Kind of like a few years back when some bean-counter at Delta discovered they could save millions of dollars a year in costs if they put one less crouton on their in-flight salads...

And I thought I was going crazy! Thanks for info

timcosby · 03-10-2017, 07:39 PM

my 2016 hawk has a master link

**JerryHawk250** · 03-10-2017, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by timcosby

my 2016 hawk has a master link

Same here

Rail32 · 03-10-2017, 07:59 PM

Master link on my 2017 . I am not happy about the stretch in mine already at 200 miles mostly off-road . Will be replacing by spring I am sure .

Ariel Red Hunter · 03-10-2017, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Rail32

Master link on my 2017 . I am not happy about the stretch in mine already at 200 miles mostly off-road . Will be replacing by spring I am sure .

These bikes don't come with very high quality chains. I reccomend you google up Uni-Bear chains, and get the 428H chain. A lot of guys have been running that chain with no complaints. It comes pre-streched from the factory, and each link is staked four ways....ARH

Emerikol · 03-11-2017, 05:26 AM

My Hawk came with a master link as well. I was pointing out that most bikes nowadays do not. My DR650 did not, the Missus' TU-250X didn't, and I don't think the Rebel did, either. My boss down in Florida has an R1, and that didn't come with a master link, either. I don't think very many sportbikes have master links because of the dynamics of the chain spinning as fast as it does. Something about the clip flying off at ludicrous speed and the chain doing a lot of damage as it unwinds from the sprockets. Not really something that would be a concern on a CB.

chuck · 03-11-2017, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Rail32

Master link on my 2017 . I am not happy about the stretch in mine already at 200 miles mostly off-road . Will be replacing by spring I am sure .

400 miles on a uni bear and no stretching,it's a great affordable chain.

Rail32 · 03-11-2017, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Emerikol

My Hawk came with a master link as well. I was pointing out that most bikes nowadays do not. My DR650 did not, the Missus' TU-250X didn't, and I don't think the Rebel did, either. My boss down in Florida has an R1, and that didn't come with a master link, either. I don't think very many sportbikes have master links because of the dynamics of the chain spinning as fast as it does. Something about the clip flying off at ludicrous speed and the chain doing a lot of damage as it unwinds from the sprockets. Not really something that would be a concern on a CB.

Agreed and I guess I needed a chain breaker years ago anyways

My first bike with no clip was KLR . I bet I looked for half an hour before I dug out thin wheel on grinder

Rail32 · 03-11-2017, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Ariel Red Hunter

These bikes don't come with very high quality chains. I reccomend you google up Uni-Bear chains, and get the 428H chain. A lot of guys have been running that chain with no complaints. It comes pre-streched from the factory, and each link is staked four ways....ARH

I am on it

03-10-2017, 09:47 AM	#1
mdyates Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 22	Chain for Hawk 250 question Just ordered a 428 122 link as I installed a 40T rear (front stock) and 130 link wayyyy to long. Couple questions. I cannot find a connecting link on stock chain? New chain ok choice? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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03-10-2017, 12:30 PM	#3
hertz9753 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 868	You should buy a chain breaker and a master link. I will admit that I have never seen a motorcycle chain that didn't have a master link. __________________ 2015 and 3/4 RPS Hawk 250. Most people would call it a 2016 but the MCO didn't.
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Emerikol Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Carrollton, GA Posts: 1,465	Most factory chains don't come with master links. On the assembly lines, they have bins with pre-cut lengths of chain, and then the last step in the driveline assembly is to rivet in the last link. The 5 seconds it takes to use the pneumatic riveter and a steel pin is much cheaper than supplying each bike with a master link. Kind of like a few years back when some bean-counter at Delta discovered they could save millions of dollars a year in costs if they put one less crouton on their in-flight salads... __________________ First Rule of Aviation: -Never Pass Up The Opportunity to Pee I was struggling to get my wife's attention; I sat down on the couch and looked comfortable. That did the trick! My wife says I only have two faults. I don't listen and something else... If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way I told you to... The Stable: 2005 Yamaha V-Star 650 - SOLD 2015 Suzuki DR 650 2015 RPS Hawk 250 - SOLD 2016 Ural Gear Up
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03-10-2017, 07:39 PM	#8
timcosby Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: robertsdale alabama usa Posts: 1,007	my 2016 hawk has a master link __________________ 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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Rail32 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Marshfield , Wi Posts: 129	Master link on my 2017 . I am not happy about the stretch in mine already at 200 miles mostly off-road . Will be replacing by spring I am sure . __________________ Living life to the fullest to avoid regrets later ,,,,or I am a complete loon ! Either way I am good
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03-11-2017, 05:26 AM	#12
Emerikol Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Carrollton, GA Posts: 1,465	My Hawk came with a master link as well. I was pointing out that most bikes nowadays do not. My DR650 did not, the Missus' TU-250X didn't, and I don't think the Rebel did, either. My boss down in Florida has an R1, and that didn't come with a master link, either. I don't think very many sportbikes have master links because of the dynamics of the chain spinning as fast as it does. Something about the clip flying off at ludicrous speed and the chain doing a lot of damage as it unwinds from the sprockets. Not really something that would be a concern on a CB. __________________ First Rule of Aviation: -Never Pass Up The Opportunity to Pee I was struggling to get my wife's attention; I sat down on the couch and looked comfortable. That did the trick! My wife says I only have two faults. I don't listen and something else... If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way I told you to... The Stable: 2005 Yamaha V-Star 650 - SOLD 2015 Suzuki DR 650 2015 RPS Hawk 250 - SOLD 2016 Ural Gear Up
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