Chain/sprocket info needed again...

[Buehrle, Michael]

Bad practice to re-use old sprockets, every chain manufacturer will tell you to replace everything. Not just for motorcycles either it applies to any chain driven machinery.

-----Original Message-----
From: 1KPerDay [mailto:1kperday at gmail.com]
Sent: May 18,2007 11:19 AM
Cc: Kawasaki GPZ1100 discussion
Subject: Re: Chain/sprocket info needed again...


Cheapness and longevity are paramount. Flashiness and lightness
aren't. I note some of the super-awesome-looking aluminum rear
sprockets are very pricey but are not reputed to last long compared to
steel.

Is the D.I.D. 530VM X-ring a good one? How about this CS sprocket?
http://www.sprocketcenter.com/c/16211/1/zx-1100-gpz-95-97.html

BTW, how much difference does it REALLY make to swap sprockets with
the chain (even if the current sprockets still look good, square
teeth, etc.)?

Seems to me the chain bushings wear out before the teeth on the
sprockets do... or at least that's been my experience.

On 5/17/07, Steve Northrop <blackgpz at rochester.rr.com> wrote:
 Do you want the bestest or the
> cheapest? With chains and sprockets, you get what you pay for.
-- 
Utah Jeff
'96 SheePz1100


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