Good Sprocket.

[Khalid 171]

What are your guys experiance with sprockets? Good ones or Bad ones. I am looking to get a front sprocket and if I can't get a stock one than I will just buy an aftermarket one. Any ideas? Ones not to get or ones to get. I have used Vortex and RRP and both seemed to be pretty good. Thanks

[KooLaid]

Front sprockets don't really matter from what I've seen on my own bikes, and others. It's all hardened steel. Now rear sprockets, people have had mixed opinions. But the only negatives were on Vortex stripping off teeth, seen a few but some people here like em and had no problems. I run JT's on mine personally. Renthal's, sprocket specialists, afam seemed to be the most highly praised.

[Anonymous]

Koolaid's got it down. Just be careful if you order Sprocket Specialists, from what I understand they make a great product but have a habit of shipping the wrong part the first time.

[CBRChick]

I have a Renthal front and a Renthal back ... they are working really well and I haven't had any problems with them. I haven't heard anything back about Renthal ... but I have heard mixed reactions on Sprocket Specialists. I've heard that the teeth wear down/break faster than others. But, each person has a different opinion on which sprocket is the best. But, I do believe that you get what you pay for. If you get a sprocket for $10 ... doubtful it's going to be as good as the $50. I think when it comes to sprockets, definitely pay the extra $5 to $10; if your sprocket breaks and gets f*cked ... you are screwed!!! ... just my $.02 :)

[Anonymous]

With aluminum sprockets you can usually get an optional add-on called Hard Anodizing with it as well, I recommend this as it makes the metal less susceptible to wear/breakage.

Also - with weaker metal comes less tolerance to poor maintenence. Aluminum isn't as strong as steel, but can last just as long IF you keep your chain maintained properly.

Now WRT different manufacturers, they pretty much all use 7075-T6 aluminum alloy for rear sprockets, so they should all in theory last about the same amount of time with proper and equal maintenence. If you don't plan to keep your chain slack properly adjusted (check every 500-1000 miles), chain clean and lubed, etc then stick with steel or you will be disappointed.

Different manufacturers have different features/styles/whatever you're after, so shop around.

[Wahooman]

Is there anyone locally you would recommend to purchase from Ralph, Christine, anyone?? Going to get one tomorrow if there is one available. Looking to for front sprocket for the Gixxer..... :D Figured I should purchase from one of our sponsors ;)

[Anonymous]

Unsure who sells 'em locally.

If that doesn't pan out, try one of my Team Skinny sponsors, either Chip at Ron Ayers or Todd at Cal Sportbike.

[Feathered upstart!]

Performance Cycle on Broadway usually has the sprocket needed in stock.

I've run SS stuff for years and I'm not gentle with bikes. I abuse my chain and sprockets constantly and have never had a problem. No stripping, no breaking and I've never been shipped the wrong part from them either. :D

[Hoopty]

Check with TK or TFOG, they mave have chains in stock. Most likely just 520 stuff though. ;)

[KooLaid]

Erico is blowing out all their japanese bike stuff they around the shop. No more rising sun bike aftermarket in stock for them.

[Khalid 171]

Thanks for all the replies. I am either going to go with an AFAM front sprocket or a Renthal. AFAM is $20 and Renthal is $30. Renthal is aluminum(sp), but it is that 7075 that rforsythe is talking about. I can get the Renthal in 2 days, but the AFAM is on back order until the first of the April, so I might just spend the extra $10 and get it in 2 days.

[Erik]

I have a stealth sprocket rear for sale, it's +3 and has steel teeth with a 7075 carrier, and titanium rivets. You can see some pics here http://www.tobefast.com/detail.aspx?ID=123

I liked it a lot and it seems to be holding up very well. But alas, it didn't fit on the new wheels so now it's up for sale.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for all the replies. I am either going to go with an AFAM front sprocket or a Renthal. AFAM is $20 and Renthal is $30. Renthal is aluminum(sp), but it is that 7075 that rforsythe is talking about. I can get the Renthal in 2 days, but the AFAM is on back order until the first of the April, so I might just spend the extra $10 and get it in 2 days.

:no: The Renthal front is steel, just like the rest. I've never seen a front that wasn't steel actually. The 7075-T6 is used on the back wheel, since the torque is essentually applied across a much larger area and the weaker metal can be used (though T6 is what they make planes out of, and it's still very strong for the weight).

[Erik]

The front counter sprocket will spin almost 3 times as many revolutions. So while the force on the chain (and therfore the sprocket) are the same. It's the number of revolutions which is the determining factor in the wear characteristics.

[Khalid 171]

:no: The Renthal front is steel, just like the rest. I've never seen a front that wasn't steel actually. The 7075-T6 is used on the back wheel, since the torque is essentually applied across a much larger area and the weaker metal can be used (though T6 is what they make planes out of, and it's still very strong for the weight).

Really. They guy at the shop told me that the front sprocket was that 7075-T6. Maybe he was wrong and was thinking of a rear sprocket. I will ask him again and see what he says.

[Anonymous]

I got my info from Renthal. ;) (I also double checked after you posted that first one just to make sure.)

[Ripper]

I've run SS stuff for years and I'm not gentle with bikes. I abuse my chain and sprockets constantly and have never had a problem. No stripping, no breaking and I've never been shipped the wrong part from them either. :D

:imwithstupid: There sprockets are made to order.

[Khalid 171]

I got my info from Renthal. ;) (I also double checked after you posted that first one just to make sure.)
Cool, so the guy must have been wrong. I will check it out tommorrow.