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01-07-08, 04:06 PM
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Chain and Sprockets where to get them?
Hi Guys,
Does anyone use a preferred supplier for parts? or to put it another way, who do you use thats cheap  looking for chain and sprockets for SV1000 any suggestions appreciated. cheers tom |
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01-07-08, 04:09 PM
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Re: Chain and Sprockets where to get them?
Have used, and would recommend:
http://www.bandcexpress.co.uk/
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01-07-08, 04:15 PM
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Re: Chain and Sprockets where to get them?
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+1 always use them and have always got a good fast servive from them! |
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01-07-08, 04:34 PM
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Re: Chain and Sprockets where to get them?
yup b and c, stock top quality stuff at reasonable price and usually next day service IME... what more could you ask...
P.s I use tsubaki chain and JT sprockets |
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01-07-08, 04:37 PM
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Re: Chain and Sprockets where to get them?
righty, thanks for the tip.
what does anyone think will last longer on a thou. hard anodised or steel? and should i really go for the gold.... |
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01-07-08, 04:39 PM
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Re: Chain and Sprockets where to get them?
No go for the sigma chain which is one of the heavier grades, it's O ring sealed but if you maintain it O rings work fine. It's steel coloured so you won't look like a bender either.
Go for steel sprockets. If in doubt ask spannerman |
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01-07-08, 04:41 PM
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Re: Chain and Sprockets where to get them?
nah its ok, am only 16% gay. i can comfortably ride around on a tarts handbag.
will do. |
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01-07-08, 04:43 PM
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Re: Chain and Sprockets where to get them?
OK then let me put it another way... if you want to throw money away to no real purpose... get Xring...
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01-07-08, 04:49 PM
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Re: Chain and Sprockets where to get them?
Then use the money you save to buy a scottoiler.Win double.
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01-07-08, 04:50 PM
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Re: Chain and Sprockets where to get them?
heh. was joking.
just been doing reading here http://www.quality-cycle.com/truth_a...cle_chains.htm and found some guy raving about x rings. something to do with them holding the lubrication in or summat... all i know is they stretch pretty quick on the wee beastie! |
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