Sprocket sizes, Pointy S?

just took delivery of my new renthal sprockets and front one is 15 and back is 45 but im sure back is meant to be 44? is this going to make and difference at all?

Best decision you ever made. Now get a good chain on it and away you go.

i got did gold heavy duty and apparently thats good

[rictus01]

Renthal sprockets, Hmmmm...........

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=180370

are renthal sprockets bad? was the only one on demon tweeks apart from a cheaper one

Originally Posted by rictus01

Renthal sprockets, Hmmmm...........

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=180370

I suppose I will find out for myself, but my observations so far is they are very light and build quality seems good. I'm due to check/adjust the chain this weekend so happy to report back.

As for the sprocket size, in my opinion this is more useable for the SV as it gives noticeably better acceleration.

Reading Rictus's thread, it seems some Renthal's are softer in comparison to steel so aren't as durable. But then Rictus is also a big advocate of regular maintenance and I'm sure with regular care any part can be made to last longer. They are definately not 'bad' though. For me, the deal I had was good enough to go for it. A rear sprocket is relatively inexpensive to change, as long as it doesn't damage the chain or anything else.

[rictus01]

previously I'd have said it made little difference, but having seen for myself the ware on the one off the pegaso, I can't see why anyone would fit anything other than steel unless it was for the "bling" aspect,"BAD" is a little unfair, perhaps with a different bias is more appropriate, but it's only a fool who ignores experience.

Cheers Mark

oh sh*t im scared to put it on now, i dont want it to end up like that :/

Originally Posted by rictus01

previously I'd have said it made little difference, but having seen for myself the ware on the one off the pegaso, I can't see why anyone would fit anything other than steel unless it was for the "bling" aspect,"BAD" is a little unfair, perhaps with a different bias is more appropriate, but it's only a fool who ignores experience.

Cheers Mark

But this wasn't 'your' experience of using these sprockets. Its difficult to say for sure what the previous owner did or did not do. I'm sure in your hands that sprocket would have lasted longer.

Also there are different types of Renthal sprocket (some say the anodised is better wearing) and the effect can be different depending on the bike and riding style. A better comparison would be someone who has changed OEM for Renthals on an SV (me). Or if another SV owner has done the same I'm sure they can put forward a valuable opinion granty92.

Or just do some research online to satisfy yourself ...

[rictus01]

now you've got it you might as well fit it, as long as you keep a regular eye on it (after all you should be checking the bike regularly anyway) you should be fine, if you find it wearing disproportionately then it'd be wise the swap it out sooner rather than later, would be my advice, but as I said a general rule, the JT steel sprockets are the same price if not slightly cheaper and negate any issue of "soft anodizing" , it could of course be the sprocket I had was a bad batch, but I'd rather make people aware than leave then in ignorance.

Cheers Mark.