New chain and sprockets

Particle Man · 01-12-2011, 07:16 AM

So far I have 10k on the set I put on over the summer and haven't had to adjust the chain once and everything else looks brand new still.

Kerry_129 · 01-12-2011, 11:43 AM

I'm running a PitBull on my GSXR - it was the best option I found for my Marchesini wheel. Quality appears to be very good - nice black hard-anodizing & it was 'true' (teeth concentric with hub - sometimes an issue with cheap sprockets which causes uneven chain slack).

That being said, I'd recommend a steel sprocket over aluminum, even hardened. For street use, the weight difference is negligible, and they simply wear much slower. They'll help the chain last longer too - as the sprocket teeth wear, the chain bushing wear (so-called 'stretch') accelerates dramatically. With aluminum, once the hardened surface goes, it'll wear very quicky & take the chain along with it - and then there's the non-hardened POS's like the Vortex... ugh.

This spring when I replace my chain/sprks again, since there are no steel options for my wheels I think I'm gonna suck it up & buy a titanium Sidewinder sprocket (~$200 - ouch, but lifetime warranty & supposedly last pretty much forever).

Oh - and can't go wrong w/ the top-o-the-line DID. EK's best is great too - a bit higher tensile rating, a bit cheaper generally, prolly a toss-up as to which is 'best'.

papapoi · 01-12-2011, 11:51 AM

I use a regina chain kit on my Sv cost me 236. the chain is the rivited one.

OneSickPsycho · 01-12-2011, 02:50 PM

Keep 'em comin' folks... I am going to be doing my TL sometime soon as well... links to killer deals much appreciated...

Amber Lamps · 01-12-2011, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

Keep 'em comin' folks... I am going to be doing my TL sometime soon as well... links to killer deals much appreciated...

D2Moto- Rear $42

http://www.d2moto.com/p-7874-jt-530-...1998-2003.aspx

Front $19

http://www.d2moto.com/p-7056-jt-530-...r-tl1000s.aspx

Chain $45

http://www.d2moto.com/p-8246-530-o-r...inks-gold.aspx

Supersprox-$82

http://www.solomotoparts.com/product...cat=319&page=1

I'd still go with D2 for the front JT=Sunstar.

Check the picture...

As far as chain goes any 530 works and there are many, many deals out there but since you don't seem to want it now, it's pointless to go hunting the "best" deal until you are ready to buy.

FWIW I've seen both Did and EK chains for about $100 in the high grade chain.

OneSickPsycho · 01-13-2011, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

D2Moto- Rear $42

http://www.d2moto.com/p-7874-jt-530-...1998-2003.aspx

Front $19

http://www.d2moto.com/p-7056-jt-530-...r-tl1000s.aspx

Chain $45

http://www.d2moto.com/p-8246-530-o-r...inks-gold.aspx

Supersprox-$82

http://www.solomotoparts.com/product...cat=319&page=1

I'd still go with D2 for the front JT=Sunstar.

Check the picture...

As far as chain goes any 530 works and there are many, many deals out there but since you don't seem to want it now, it's pointless to go hunting the "best" deal until you are ready to buy.

FWIW I've seen both Did and EK chains for about $100 in the high grade chain.

I'm not sure I'm going to skimp on the chain... There are enough stories of guys snapping chains and destroying their engine on TL Planet to make me want to spend a couple extra bucks in this department...

I'm looking at Sidewinder's website and given their highest tensile strength 'smart chain' at 520 is stronger than the 530 chains from DID and EK... and not much more expensive...

Got cheap sources for chain breakers? Gonna need one of those too.

01-12-2011, 07:16 AM	#1
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	So far I have 10k on the set I put on over the summer and haven't had to adjust the chain once and everything else looks brand new still. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

01-12-2011, 11:51 AM	#3
papapoi Lost Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Panhandle Posts: 178	I use a regina chain kit on my Sv cost me 236. the chain is the rivited one. __________________

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01-12-2011, 11:43 AM	#2
Kerry_129 Semi-reformed Squid Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 531	I'm running a PitBull on my GSXR - it was the best option I found for my Marchesini wheel. Quality appears to be very good - nice black hard-anodizing & it was 'true' (teeth concentric with hub - sometimes an issue with cheap sprockets which causes uneven chain slack). That being said, I'd recommend a steel sprocket over aluminum, even hardened. For street use, the weight difference is negligible, and they simply wear much slower. They'll help the chain last longer too - as the sprocket teeth wear, the chain bushing wear (so-called 'stretch') accelerates dramatically. With aluminum, once the hardened surface goes, it'll wear very quicky & take the chain along with it - and then there's the non-hardened POS's like the Vortex... ugh. This spring when I replace my chain/sprks again, since there are no steel options for my wheels I think I'm gonna suck it up & buy a titanium Sidewinder sprocket (~$200 - ouch, but lifetime warranty & supposedly last pretty much forever). Oh - and can't go wrong w/ the top-o-the-line DID. EK's best is great too - a bit higher tensile rating, a bit cheaper generally, prolly a toss-up as to which is 'best'.

01-12-2011, 02:50 PM	#4
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	Keep 'em comin' folks... I am going to be doing my TL sometime soon as well... links to killer deals much appreciated...