wadem Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 It is about time for me to change the chain and sprockets. I am sticking with stock size as well as an oem front sprocket. I was thinking I would like a alloy rear but am worried about wear. I need it to last at least 20,000km. I read somewhere about a alloy sprocket with steel teeth but can't find them anywhere. The closest I could find was a spocket specialists Titian tough. Does anyone have one of these how long do they last. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rockmeupto125 Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 I don't recall seeing them for the front sprocket, only the rear. Bear in mind that rear sprockets last much longer than fronts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadem Posted February 7, 2005 Author Share Posted February 7, 2005 I allready have the front OEM. I am just looking for a good rear. I may just get a stock rear as well it's just that sometimes the aftermarket stuff is just as good and cheaper. I like the look of the alloy I was just a little worried about how long it would last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rockmeupto125 Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 I haven't heard complaints about the alloy sprockets with the steel outer ring. You can rip full alloy sprocket out with the XX, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 Don't go alloy, more expensive and will wearout/hook very fast. the factory rear will last for 2 chains or about 50K miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadem Posted February 7, 2005 Author Share Posted February 7, 2005 Do you know who make's the alloy sprockets with the steel outer ring? I went to sprocket specialists web site and all I saw there was the alloy ones that have a hard coating on them. I am even 100% sure I need a new rear I just wanted to be ready in case I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rockmeupto125 Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 Sprocket Specialists used to list the "Stealth Sprocket," but I find no mention of it on their (admittedly lacking) web page. That's the only one I can think of offhand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rockmeupto125 Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 Sprocket Specialists.....ST810.......no idea of price, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StPeteXX Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 ditto what Joe said. I already went -1 up front. I am considering going up on the rear sprocket. What is the "norm" when going up in teeth on the rear sprocket? What can I expect in the difference in speedo, rpm and top speed? I am not to terribly concerned about going 170mph. I have more fun in spirited runs up to about 140-150mph. Not to mention the added torque would be fun. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 I run the -1 in front and +1 in the back. I keep the stock chain length and the adjusters are in the stock location. I think with the gearing from the factory, a 1 tooth change in the front is about the same as a 3 tooth change in the rear. I like the 16/46 gearing personally. Just a little bit lower than the 16 tooth front with a little more grunt. Top speed is probably in the upper 160's which is fast enough for me. I like getting to my top speed before the guys I'm riding with do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadem Posted February 8, 2005 Author Share Posted February 8, 2005 Will going one down in the back change much? One of the sprockets I was looking at is only available in a 44 tooth version. Will a 110 link chain be too long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 You'd be geared a little higher than stock. Your adjusters will show the chain is stretched more than it really is. You could always remove one link from the chain and put the adjusters back where they need to be if you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaygermeister Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Don't go alloy, more expensive and will wearout/hook very fast. the factory rear will last for 2 chains or about 50K miles. I agree!! :shock: :shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadem Posted February 11, 2005 Author Share Posted February 11, 2005 Which brand was that. I was looking at a Renthal alloy with a hard coating. I was trying to find a alloy sprocket with steel teeth but have not been having much luck as Sprocket specialists who used to sell them no longer does so. This is the one I was looking at if I could find it here http://www.supersprox.com/stealth.php?lng=en Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northman Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Looking at the rest of the teeth on that sprocket, you can see how badly wore it was before it stripped any teeth. I'm running a hardened aluminum sprocket on mine now, with no apparent ill effects. But I also realize it won't last near as long as the factory steel will. If you're going with an aluminum rear, make sure it's hard anodized, and be prepared to replace it with every chain, or possibly sooner if it shows signs of wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadem Posted February 11, 2005 Author Share Posted February 11, 2005 How many km do you have on yours now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northman Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Only 3000km so far, but it's holding up to the power :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadem Posted February 11, 2005 Author Share Posted February 11, 2005 My bike is stock and I use it mostly for sport touring work so if I could get 20000km out of it I would be happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Wadem, on that web page you posted, the blackbird is on there at the bottom of the Honda link with like a 38 to 53 tooth rear selection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadem Posted February 12, 2005 Author Share Posted February 12, 2005 I know but that place is in the UK I think. I sent them an email and they said they have one US dealer. I then sent the US dealer a email and have not heard back anything yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northman Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Keep us posted as to what you hear. I'd be interested in getting one or two if they're reasonable in price. :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 http://www.sidewindersprockets.com/toc.htm Tri metal sprockets made up from Titanium, aluminum, and steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 I was trying to find a alloy sprocket with steel teeth but have not been having much luck Yea, I gave up. On the sidewinder site, I think you have to call them to order. Chaparral and others had them listed and when I called, they don't carry them anymore. One thing I just can't figure out and really burns my buns is, why do they make steel sprockets in 45 and less teeth BUT they don't make 46 or more. What is so hard about adding one more tooth? 44 but not 46. :evil: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadem Posted February 14, 2005 Author Share Posted February 14, 2005 I found a source in the US but they are very expensive. $129us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G4XX Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 I found a source in the US but they are very expensive. $129us Where did you find them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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