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18-03-06, 06:56 PM | #1 |
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Chain and Sprockets???
I've decided to admit to myself that my chain and sprockets are well past their best!!
My question then is this, what chain/sprocket combination would you recommend? What is good value for money and finally, where can i get it? Thanks in advance for the excellent advice i know you will give!! |
18-03-06, 07:47 PM | #2 |
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Renthal steel front, hardcote rear, Tsukabi gold X ring chain circa £100 from B&C Express or Hein Gericke.
Buy as a final drive kit rather than seperately.
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18-03-06, 07:49 PM | #3 |
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Stick a larger 46 tooth rear sprocket on, which will mean ordering the naked's 110 link chain - cheapest "performance" mod going.
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18-03-06, 08:11 PM | #4 |
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My first curvy chain lasted 33,000 miles without a scottoiler. So I had fitted the Suzuki chain set. About £110. Only problem, it's an endless chain so the swingarm has to come out. Good excuse for greasing the linkage bearings while you're at it though.
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18-03-06, 08:17 PM | #5 |
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I'm on about 8000 miles with a Renthal hard ally 45t rear, renthal steel front, and tsubaki o-ring chain, plus scottoiler. It's a little worn, but not at all hooked- far better than I'd expected from ally.
But really, it's more sensible to use steel- RK, perhaps. Heavier, but they last forever.
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18-03-06, 10:17 PM | #6 |
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Interesting that the OEM chain is endless and seems to last so well.I often wonder if the soft link in aftermaket chains is really a weak link and is the route cause of a much shorter life
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18-03-06, 10:22 PM | #7 |
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The DID chain fitted as standard can also be bought with a soft link, and also lasts well. But not really any better than any other quality chain, just like the OEM one.
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