New chain but how do my sprockets look? - SV650.org

muzikill · 06-03-13, 10:11 AM

Just checked my chain for stretch & i'll be changing it. I posted something a year or so back & thought i would ask again how do the sprockets look?. Do you think they need done?

06-03-13, 10:12 AM

Change that rear. It looks like the teeth are well worn. The front normally holds up ok but its recommended to change both at the same time and the front isn't that much more expensive to be honest, especially if it will mean better chain life.

06-03-13, 12:02 PM

Agreed. Change 'em both at same time as the chain.

06-03-13, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blueperson

Agreed. Change 'em both at same time as the chain.

+1

Jayneflakes · 06-03-13, 12:17 PM

To me it looks like you have started to get a tiny amount of hooking on the front sprocket. Even a small amount of wear on the sprockets will reduce the life of a new chain.

I was always told that when the chain is replaced the sprockets get done too unless there are exceptional circumstances like a new chain broke. Good luck.

muzikill · 06-03-13, 01:31 PM

Aye, front and rear sprockets would be around 40 quid. So a chain hunting we will go !

yorkie_chris · 06-03-13, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Runako

Change that rear. It looks like the teeth are well worn. The front normally holds up ok but its recommended to change both at the same time and the front isn't that much more expensive to be honest, especially if it will mean better chain life.

I've found fronts to wear out first, especially with a scottoiler.

Think the fronts are around £12 vs about £25 rear. From memory on last lot I ordered.

Biker Biggles · 06-03-13, 07:34 PM

You wouldnt buy a brand new car then fill it up with pikeys would you?

Buy a set of sprockets with the new chain and stop being a tightar$e

muzikill · 06-03-13, 09:39 PM

http://www.robinsonsfoundry.co.uk/bu...7000-32810.htm

or

http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/suzuki/sv_650_k3/03/

what do you think? is the izumi OEM equiv?

yorkie_chris · 06-03-13, 09:44 PM

No, get JT sprockets. Izumi chains aren't much craic either.

06-03-13, 10:11 AM	#1
muzikill Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dunfermline Posts: 1,712	New chain but how do my sprockets look? Just checked my chain for stretch & i'll be changing it. I posted something a year or so back & thought i would ask again how do the sprockets look?. Do you think they need done? __________________ Learn to maintain your bike, take it apart, rebuild the engine & more (using better bolts ), drop it & fix it again! K3 Job c.v: Engine:remove/split/rebuild/refit. Replace:Gearbox,Fuel pump,Gaskets. Piston clean,rings. Overhaul:Throttle body,Injectors,Brakes,Forks. Remove/refit:Exhaust,Radiator,Oil cooler,Throttle,Air filter,Tank. Replace: Oil,Coolant,grease,brake hoses & bleed.

06-03-13, 10:12 AM	#2
Runako Guest Posts: n/a	Re: New chain but how do my sprockets look? Change that rear. It looks like the teeth are well worn. The front normally holds up ok but its recommended to change both at the same time and the front isn't that much more expensive to be honest, especially if it will mean better chain life.

06-03-13, 12:02 PM	#3
Blueperson Guest Posts: n/a	Re: New chain but how do my sprockets look? Agreed. Change 'em both at same time as the chain.

06-03-13, 01:31 PM	#6
muzikill Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dunfermline Posts: 1,712	Aye, front and rear sprockets would be around 40 quid. So a chain hunting we will go ! __________________ Learn to maintain your bike, take it apart, rebuild the engine & more (using better bolts ), drop it & fix it again! K3 Job c.v: Engine:remove/split/rebuild/refit. Replace:Gearbox,Fuel pump,Gaskets. Piston clean,rings. Overhaul:Throttle body,Injectors,Brakes,Forks. Remove/refit:Exhaust,Radiator,Oil cooler,Throttle,Air filter,Tank. Replace: Oil,Coolant,grease,brake hoses & bleed.

06-03-13, 07:34 PM	#8
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: New chain but how do my sprockets look? You wouldnt buy a brand new car then fill it up with pikeys would you? Buy a set of sprockets with the new chain and stop being a tightar$e __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

06-03-13, 09:39 PM	#9
muzikill Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dunfermline Posts: 1,712	Re: New chain but how do my sprockets look? http://www.robinsonsfoundry.co.uk/bu...7000-32810.htm or http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/suzuki/sv_650_k3/03/ what do you think? is the izumi OEM equiv? __________________ Learn to maintain your bike, take it apart, rebuild the engine & more (using better bolts ), drop it & fix it again! K3 Job c.v: Engine:remove/split/rebuild/refit. Replace:Gearbox,Fuel pump,Gaskets. Piston clean,rings. Overhaul:Throttle body,Injectors,Brakes,Forks. Remove/refit:Exhaust,Radiator,Oil cooler,Throttle,Air filter,Tank. Replace: Oil,Coolant,grease,brake hoses & bleed.

06-03-13, 09:44 PM	#10
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: New chain but how do my sprockets look? No, get JT sprockets. Izumi chains aren't much craic either. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

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