aholexx Posted January 2, 2004 Share Posted January 2, 2004 anything better than factor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted January 2, 2004 Share Posted January 2, 2004 OEM chain is a DID 530ZVM. The OEM rear is the best. Very solid. You can easily go two chains per rear sprocket. The front depends on whether you want to change to a 16 tooth. I use the AFAM 16t and while it wears slightly faster then OEM, not by a lot. You must change the front with every chain, or more often if it wears faster than the chain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furbird Posted January 2, 2004 Share Posted January 2, 2004 You are supposed to replace both the front and rear sprockets with the chain. The sprockets wear to the chain, and if you install a new chain on an old sprocket, the chain wears out faster, because it is trying to ride in worn out holes (been there before LOL). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northman Posted January 3, 2004 Share Posted January 3, 2004 I know of a lot of our members that would disagree with you there. My rear sprocket at 25K shows almost no wear. The front, I'm afraid to look. :oops: Most guys will see their second chain last as long as the first, or sometimes longer. Seems to make no difference whether you change the rear sprocket or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted January 3, 2004 Share Posted January 3, 2004 The OEM rear is the best. Â Very solid. Â You can easily go two chains per rear sprocket. Agreed in 128% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted January 3, 2004 Share Posted January 3, 2004 I know of a lot of our members that would disagree with you there. Yep. I'm on my second chain at a little over 24k. I replaced the chain and front sprocket (which was slightly hooked) at around 18k. Rear still shows almost no sign of wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted January 3, 2004 Share Posted January 3, 2004 I put a rear sprocket with 21k on it against a brand new one and could not see any difference at all. Going to try it again at the next chain and see how it looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Involute Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 I ordered my DID 530ZVM and Afam 16t sprocket from Kneedraggers today. 22K or so on the stock stuff was enough I think. Anyway, they get to my door for $152.92. Thats for a 120 link setup. Not bad at all I'd say. Local aftermarket shop says they'll put the new chain on for $15. I don't know if that includes losing a link for me or not. I can't wait until they get here and it warms up some. I'm really looking forward to feeling the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v00d00child Posted January 10, 2004 Share Posted January 10, 2004 Isn't the XX a 110 link chain? I bought a Tsubaki Sigma 530 (heard it was sposed to be the best) and a set of new sprox for my FJ1200, but heard both bikes used 110 links, and was considering putting it on the bird. Also, will a clip-type master link survive on the XX? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northman Posted January 10, 2004 Share Posted January 10, 2004 Also, will a clip-type master link survive on the XX? No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suf Daddy Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 Okay I've gone through the 97 service manual sect: 3-20 and other sections...only drive sprocket torques................... What is the OEM front sproket # What is the OEM rear spoket # Figured out the chain: manual covers that.................. Gonna Try Ron Ayers, but they list two choices in 17T fronts. looked under transmissions.........HOW ABOUT LISTING AN F'N SPROCKET Front? 23801-MAT-000 $39.14 17T or 23801-MAT-760 $41.14 17T Rear: 41201-MAT-A00 Sprocket 45T $72.43 or 41201_MAT-670 Sprocket 45T $74.90 -Suf Daddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajjer9 Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 strangely enough i went -1 in front (AFAM) and oem rear with my last new chain and only got about 6-7k out of em...after removal of the chain i saw the front sprocket was only slightly worn but the rear sprocket teeth looked like shark fins...kinda bummed me out cuz i heard the oem lasted a long time...maybe i was trying to do too many wheelies...using alloy rear this time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furbird Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 Northman and I disagreed on the replacing sprockets with chains argument, and it looks like we're going to disagree on the clip type masterlink. I've run the Tsubaki you mentioned with a clip masterlink on my bike for over 9000 miles with no problems. Wheelies, drag racing, Deal's Gap, regular street riding, no problems. However, I will not buy another Tsubaki because they SUCK compared to the DID ZVM chain. This Tsubaki is almost gone whereas at that mileage my stock chain was only halfway worn. Stick with the DID, you will be much happier in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northman Posted February 5, 2004 Share Posted February 5, 2004 I've never gone through the windshield from not wearing a seatbelt for over 10 years of my life, either, but for some reason I wear one all the time now. Take your chances all you want, but there's a reason DID only provides an original "peen-type" master with their 530 kits. Probably the same reason Honda uses an endless chain from the factory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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