I need advice/educated - chain and sprocket

[chasemr2]

I am in need of a new chain/sprocket kit and have been trying to educate myself online as to what my options are. I don't have experience shopping for this and would appreciate any input from you gurus. The ride is '94 cbr 600f2 and of course, I'm looking to spend as little as possible, while remaining practical of course. I've been looking at bikebandit.com and the RK chain/sprocket kit but I'm confused about the sprocket teeth, significance of "520" vs stock and whether a conversion is actually beneficial/if this is ultimately more expensive than just staying stock...

[madvlad]

The 520 conversions are meant to save weight pretty much, however the chain being thinner it'll wear down quicker mainly if you do aggressive riding. Aluminum sprockets like vortex are a no no as they'll wear in no time at all, steel is the way to go.

[chasemr2]

I do my share of canyon carving and aggressive riding but not enough to necessarily justify spending money to save weight with the shortened lifespan of a chain. Longevity is more important to me.
http://www.bikebandit.com/rk-vortex-motorcycle-chain-sprocket-kit?m=2043
Am I on the right track here?

[pannetron]

I strongly recommend AFAM sprockets, steel on the countershaft and aluminum on the rear wheel. The 530 AFAM sprockets and stock chain on my RC51, which produces a lot more torque than a 600, are still in great shape after 12000 miles. Cleaning the chain after every ride goes a long way toward minimizing wear.

[chasemr2]

I'll look into it, 9,000 miles so far this year so that sounds ideal.

[rybo]

I strongly advise that you use steel front and rear sprockets for a street bike. They are cheaper and last longer. Get a good o-ring chain from EK, RK or DID. Prefer a rivet master link to a clip one.

Before ordering from bikebandit give Brian at speedin motorsports a call. He's a small shop based in New Mexico that's been a big supporter of our local race series. On top of that he's a really great guy. My parts usually arrive within a few days of ordering.

Www.speedinmotorsports.com

Tell him rybo sent you!

[madvlad]

I do my share of canyon carving and aggressive riding but not enough to necessarily justify spending money to save weight with the shortened lifespan of a chain. Longevity is more important to me.
http://www.bikebandit.com/rk-vortex-motorcycle-chain-sprocket-kit?m=2043
Am I on the right track here?

If you're looking for longevity then stick with OEM specs. I am not sure if that bike came with a 525 or not but if so stick with it, it'll last longer than a 520 and also like Rybo said man all steel is the way to go. Of course the care and maintenance you give the chain counts a ton too. I make my chain and sprockets last a long time cause I'm on top of the slack/tension and cleaning constantly. I had 23k on the R1 I sold earlier this year and the OEM chain/sprockets weren't even close to being done (even Fay Myers was in just shock how well the shape of them were). I pushed 23k on the OEM chain/sprockets on my K7 gixxer but unfortunately being a noob still I went to a 520 -1/+3 on a vortex front/rear sprockets and man worst money spent ever. I had to replace the full deal again in like 9k miles which was nothing for me as I do 20k miles easily a year. Now I know better and steel sprockets with a 525 is the way to be.

[chasemr2]

Gotcha, I think I'll be sticking to stock specs. Rybo, I'll be looking into the site. Thanks for your input guys.

[Will the Thrill]

Motosport.com

[Zviffer]

+1 for steel sprockets and OEM chain size for longevity.

Also use this stuff on chain:
http://images.lowes.com/product/converted/036121/036121191570lg.jpg

I've got 16,000 miles on my replacement chain and only recently did I need to adjust slack for the first time for wear!

[DriverDave]

Now to really confuse you....I've got over 14k on a DID 520 chain and Vortex aluminum rear sprocket (+2) on my 07 VFR800 (converted from 530), and they both still look fairly new. I see no wear at all on the sprocket.

[willb003]

Also you should not be spending more than $125 on a front and rear sprocket with chain.

[TransNone13]

IDK where you get that number. A DID EVR3 chain is $169.99. Excellent chain btw... (MSRP $211.34)

Regardless, I would recommend a DID X-Ring chain.

[madvlad]

I couldnt even get $125 on all at employee cost lol

[TransNone13]

I couldnt even get $125 on all at employee cost lol

Yeah, you don't want to see the cost for front sprocket, chain, and rear carrier + sprocket for the Pani lol.

They make rears in magnesium apparently. I wouldn't buy it, but how strong is that? The're like $600 without chain lol.

Driven has never done me wrong on sprockets.

[madvlad]

I'm guessing well over $500. I feel for you on maintenance costs for that thing dude lol...

[TransNone13]

I'm guessing well over $500. I feel for you on maintenance costs for that thing dude lol...

Found an AFAM QC kit for $339 w/ DVR3 chain on eBay. I might buy it...

[madvlad]

Found an AFAM QC kit for $339 w/ DVR3 chain on eBay.

That's not bad at all

[TransNone13]

That's not bad at all

Going to buy it if it mounts to the the Marchesini forged wheels. I'm not sure if the Base and S are any different,

PS Moral of story? Ebay sometimes has gems.

[madvlad]

Yea a good deal may sometimes come back to bite you in the ass but if its legit then hell party on lol

[willb003]

Ha you bitches dont know how to shop. I have never paid more than 140 for sprockets and chains on any of my bikes.

[TransNone13]

Got a bike made out of cardboard too?

http://also.kottke.org/misc/images/cardboard-bike.jpg

[madvlad]

Ha you bitches dont know how to shop. I have never paid more than 140 for sprockets and chains on any of my bikes.

Well congratulations, you are king shit of the world. Now educate others and stop hugging all the good shit! lol


Got a bike made out of cardboard too?

http://also.kottke.org/misc/images/cardboard-bike.jpg

twenty dolla!... That thing looks badass lol... I saw a quick add on yahoo about that bike but didn't have a chance to read up on the article about it

[TransNone13]

I'd buy that for a dollar!

[madvlad]

Looks like a toy you'd get in a happy meal lol

[TransNone13]

Looks like a toy you'd get in a happy meal lol

That'd be a huge happy meal box. It should come with a ream of paper and origami instructions.

[madvlad]

That'd be a good idea to get kids minds back to creativity like the old days instead of gaming away 24/7 like a bunch of zombies lol