Which replacement chain & sprockets? - SV650.org

30-10-12, 03:29 PM

Ok, so after putting it off for a long time I finally need to replace my chain & sprockets, they are so worn that under any kind of acceleration I can feel & hear my chain skipping teeth!

So, can somebody recommend me the best value kit to replace both sprockets & my chain, being a student I'm not looking to spend much if possible although obviously I don't want anything that's gonna wear out quickly.

So, what would you guys recommend.

Viney · 30-10-12, 04:54 PM

In all honesty, any kit. Just keep it lubricated and adjusted correctly and it will see over 10K Some have been known to get over 50k!!!. If you really want to make the chain last even longer, get a Suzuki OEM front sprocket. I was advised this by someone who i trust and my chain laster a lot longer then with pattern front sprocket that comes with the kits.

yorkie_chris · 31-10-12, 04:40 PM

Tsubaki alpha or sigma. Sigma is overkill and I wouldn't fit one unless you have a scottoiler.
I wouldn't bother with X rings as they're a gimmick at best.

I like JT sprockets.

30-10-12, 03:29 PM	#1
mackemforever Guest Posts: n/a	Which replacement chain & sprockets? Ok, so after putting it off for a long time I finally need to replace my chain & sprockets, they are so worn that under any kind of acceleration I can feel & hear my chain skipping teeth! So, can somebody recommend me the best value kit to replace both sprockets & my chain, being a student I'm not looking to spend much if possible although obviously I don't want anything that's gonna wear out quickly. So, what would you guys recommend.

30-10-12, 04:54 PM	#2
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Re: Which replacement cable & sprockets In all honesty, any kit. Just keep it lubricated and adjusted correctly and it will see over 10K Some have been known to get over 50k!!!. If you really want to make the chain last even longer, get a Suzuki OEM front sprocket. I was advised this by someone who i trust and my chain laster a lot longer then with pattern front sprocket that comes with the kits.

31-10-12, 04:40 PM	#3
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Which replacement chain & sprockets? Tsubaki alpha or sigma. Sigma is overkill and I wouldn't fit one unless you have a scottoiler. I wouldn't bother with X rings as they're a gimmick at best. I like JT sprockets. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

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