Sport Riders, Recommend me a Tier-1 Sprocket/chain combo

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Sport Riders, Recommend me a Tier-1 Sprocket/chain combo

Posted: 4/29/2015 12:20:10 PM EDT

Time to replace the sprocket and chain on my '99 duc 748. Looking for top tier, lightweight, long wearing components. Edumacate me.

Posted: 4/29/2015 1:02:07 PM EDT

[#1]

Big fan of DID chain and sprocket sets. No issues on the 3 bikes I've put them on. Got 40k out of one set before it was out of spec per the manual. I'm sure it was still ok to ride on for a bit, but I'm pedantic about regular maintenance on the bikes.

I believe they have aluminum sprocket options. I avoid them personally because I have read that their teeth wear much faster than steel sprockets but ymmv.

Posted: 4/29/2015 1:04:41 PM EDT

[#2]

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Big fan of DID chain and sprocket sets. No issues on the 3 bikes I've put them on. Got 40k out of one set before it was out of spec per the manual. I'm sure it was still ok to ride on for a bit, but I'm pedantic about regular maintenance on the bikes.

I believe they have aluminum sprocket options. I avoid them personally because I have read that their teeth wear much faster than steel sprockets but ymmv.

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+1 on DID chains.

Posted: 4/29/2015 1:06:03 PM EDT

[#3]

Nice wheels!

Posted: 4/29/2015 1:07:56 PM EDT

[#4]

DID

more of a Shimano/ Sram guy these days.

Posted: 4/29/2015 1:20:01 PM EDT

[#5]

I used DID on my 1098s. God i miss her.

Posted: 4/29/2015 1:22:10 PM EDT

[#6]

DIDN'T

Posted: 4/29/2015 1:33:01 PM EDT

[#7]

Back in February I picked up a kit from http://sprocketcenter.com/

DID X-ring chain, I stuck with OE style sprockets for longevity

Posted: 4/29/2015 2:51:31 PM EDT

[#8]

Supersprox used to have a lifetime warranty. You may want to check them out. They have different colors and designs that may work with your wheels.

X ring are good chains. I'm a retro guy with my Paul Smart so Regina for that (sponsor on the 1972 Imola bike).

Posted: 4/29/2015 2:59:18 PM EDT

[#9]

DID 520 kit.

Posted: 4/29/2015 3:17:58 PM EDT

[#10]

Rk gold. All steel sprockets. I sell gear and parts and everyone has been the happiest with the RK but DID is good too. Main thing is keeping it cleaned and lubed.

Posted: 4/29/2015 5:10:09 PM EDT

[#11]

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Rk gold. All steel sprockets. I sell gear and parts and everyone has been the happiest with the RK but DID is good too. Main thing is keeping it cleaned and lubed.

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I replaced my factory original chain/sprockets at around 40k miles with an RK Gold chain and sprocket kit and have put about 5k miles on it so far. I've been liking it.

However, the original drive sprocket on the bike had a hard rubber center, whereas all the aftermarket drive sprockets seem to be entirely metal. I think that rubber center is a noise dampener, because installing that all metal RK drive sprocket made my bike noisier. It added a droning hum when accelerating and cruising at highway speed that drove me crazy at first, but has subsided some with miles.

Posted: 4/29/2015 5:22:58 PM EDT

[#12]

I've got a Renthal/EK combo on my street R1.

I've got a Sprocket Specialist/RK combo on my race R1.

I've got a SuperSprox/DID combo on my supermoto.

I've got a Renthal/Renthal on my dirt bike.

All are nice setups and work well despite pretty regular abuse

Posted: 4/29/2015 5:35:48 PM EDT

[#13]

Afam makes a quick change rear carrier for your bike that is pretty cool. The carrier and sprocket is def lighter than stock.
I have used them for years with no complaints. As others have said DID is GTG

Check out motowheels.com I think they have sprocket/chain kits for your bike

Posted: 4/29/2015 5:43:52 PM EDT

[#14]

Super sprox - DID x-ring chain

Posted: 4/29/2015 5:45:05 PM EDT

[#15]

40k miles on a chain and sprockets just blows my mind with its 1970's perspective of 4000 mile sets - maybe 4000.

Posted: 4/29/2015 5:55:37 PM EDT

[#16]

did chain and driven front/rear sprockets

Posted: 4/29/2015 7:33:19 PM EDT

[#17]

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40k miles on a chain and sprockets just blows my mind with its 1970's perspective of 4000 mile sets - maybe 4000.

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The chain and sprockets have been replaced a few times.

Posted: 4/29/2015 7:35:54 PM EDT

[#18]

RK gold

Posted: 4/29/2015 7:39:48 PM EDT

[#19]

No Tsubaki love?

Posted: 4/29/2015 7:42:29 PM EDT

[#20]

Sport-tourer here - main ride is a Ducati ST2.

Currently running a plain JT front sprocket, Superlite steel rear sprocket, and EK chain.

Posted: 4/30/2015 7:20:01 AM EDT

[#21]

Just got this in my email:

http://www.bikebandit.com/community/videos/how-to-change-chain-and-sprocket-street-bike?roi=echo3-26410265445-27449749-1e273671f48966892ea44b6107f92768&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=content_BBNews&utm_source=Thurs_043015_BBNews&utm_content=video_chain_sprockets_street

Posted: 4/30/2015 8:22:14 AM EDT

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Posted: 4/30/2015 2:17:55 PM EDT

[#23]

Think I'm going with this kit.

link to fancy expensive pieces of metal

Posted: 4/30/2015 2:21:43 PM EDT

[#24]

Light and long wearing don't so much go together.

There really aren't many terrible chain options so long as you stick to Renthal,AFAM,DID,RK,Tsubaki etc and away from $50 ebay Chinese specials.

I just put a new chain and sprocket on this morning: AFAM and DID. The rest of garage hell projects have me at a standstill...

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Posted: 5/5/2015 12:22:22 AM EDT

[#25]

SuperSprox and RK. Anything else is junk.

http://www.supersproxusa.com/products.php?cat=1200451

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