Chain and Sprockets??? - SV650.org

18-03-06, 06:56 PM

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

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.

18-03-06, 07:49 PM

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

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.

northwind · 18-03-06, 08:17 PM

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.

Biker Biggles · 18-03-06, 10:17 PM

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

northwind · 18-03-06, 10:22 PM

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.

18-03-06, 06:56 PM	#1
Chimpy Guest Posts: n/a	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, 08:17 PM	#5
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	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. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

18-03-06, 10:17 PM	#6
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	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 __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

18-03-06, 10:22 PM	#7
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	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. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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18-03-06, 07:47 PM	#2
Scoobs Guest Posts: n/a	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.

18-03-06, 07:49 PM	#3
jonboy Guest Posts: n/a	Stick a larger 46 tooth rear sprocket on, which will mean ordering the naked's 110 link chain - cheapest "performance" mod going. .

18-03-06, 08:11 PM	#4
petevtwin650 Guest Posts: n/a	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.