Mikey Posted April 27, 2003 Share Posted April 27, 2003 It's time to change my sprockets. Since I spend a little more time on the highway than I do skooting around town, I'm sticking with the original ratio. Now, do I go with original from Honda, or aftermarket? I'm not overly concerned with the wieght. I am concerned with hardness. I don't want a soft sprocket that's going to take out my chain, nor do I want a really hard sprocket that's going to...uh..take out my chain. Any suggestions? Keep in mind I'm in Canada, so some of the UK vendors may not have a sales group local. I'm looking at makes, not final vendors. That way I can call around looking for the part :] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warchild Posted April 27, 2003 Share Posted April 27, 2003 Concur with Joe's comments. Last time I had to change the Blackbird, I was in a bit of a hurry and didn't have time to order crap, so I just grabbed a set PBI front & rear sprockets. They have performed just fine, but without a rubber damper like the OEM Honda sprocket. the front PBI sprocket is definitely a bit noisier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XX Posted April 27, 2003 Share Posted April 27, 2003 imho, if you are not changing sizes, i would stay stock. if not.... why not stay stock oem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar10dah Posted April 27, 2003 Share Posted April 27, 2003 A good place to look for sprockets is from Mark at www.hugeindustries.com . He sells at pretty good prices, and he'll be able to answer any questions you have on sprockets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted April 27, 2003 Share Posted April 27, 2003 I have been using AFAM front sprockets for most of the bike's life. I couldn't tell the difference in noise. Still using OEM rear, and they last forever so they don't need to be changed with each chain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sertman Posted April 27, 2003 Share Posted April 27, 2003 Hello all, i replaced the stock front with a larger sproket, (16) i think. Got it from a local bike shop thru lockhart/phillips. It is noisier than the rubber insulated stocker. I went larger cause all i do is freeway miles and it brought the RPMs down a little and increased the MPGs a couple of miles. I don't even notice it in town or in the twisties. Just my two cents worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vetteman Posted April 28, 2003 Share Posted April 28, 2003 hey sertman, stock size is 17. so a 16 would be smaller and increase rpms at a given speed. are you sure the sprocket you changed was stock :?: maybe someone stuck a 15 on there :shock: . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJP XX Posted April 28, 2003 Share Posted April 28, 2003 My original chain and sprockets were replaced at 39k miles and was lubed w/ WD 40 every 200 miles. They were replaced with a PBI fornt, Vortec rear, and an RK chain. The rear sprocket was shot at 54k miles and I put back on the original rear. Currently the front sprocket is hooked and you can rock it on the shaft! The chain is missing a few o-rings. This setup was lubed with chain wax every 500 miles. I went to Ron Ayers and they have a chain and sprocket set made specifically for the XX. $265 delivered. I'm sticking with OEM from now on. Great Day! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted April 28, 2003 Author Share Posted April 28, 2003 Well, it seems consistant. I'll be going with the OEM sprockets, both size and make. Thanks! Better start saving.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar10dah Posted April 28, 2003 Share Posted April 28, 2003 OEM? Either: Jennifer Kufalk Lake Country Powersports Internet Parts Sales 262-820-1193 parts@cbr600rr.com Or www.ronayers.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted April 28, 2003 Author Share Posted April 28, 2003 Thanks! Just ordered OEM. Man they are WAY more expensive the aftermarket, but then again, all parts are. I'm starting to think that OEM is the way to go, the plastic always fits, the paint always matches, there aren't press burrs on the metal, or plastic mold bits still hanging off the lenses... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted April 28, 2003 Share Posted April 28, 2003 The "OEM" chain is just a DID 530ZVM, so no difference in ordering "stock" or the "aftermarket" chain there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted April 28, 2003 Author Share Posted April 28, 2003 Quote your souce? The "OEM" chain is just a DID 530ZVM, so no difference in ordering "stock" or the "aftermarket" chain there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted April 28, 2003 Share Posted April 28, 2003 Quote your souce? The Honda original service manual, and I believe it is also in my owner's manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted April 29, 2003 Author Share Posted April 29, 2003 Ahh, I can't beleive I missed that then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sertman Posted April 29, 2003 Share Posted April 29, 2003 You're right, just checked, 18 teeth in the front. One up from stock. It barely fits under the cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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