Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Original
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martinfan30:
I can only add from my experience with big bore thumpers. I will follow my own experience and use nothing but quality steel sprockets.
I have hooked alu. sprockets in as little as 300 miles with my XR. Steel is the way to go I think. Less cost than Ti., and more durable than alu.
260 bucks for Ti. sprockets is alot of dough. Not to mention the "call to quote" on the chain.
maddoggy:
--- Quote from: 3Razors on February 04, 2009, 02:52:07 PM ---For dunes on a 500 I've always favored steel sprockets and o-ring chains. I've had just about every sprocket on the market and lately my favorite bang for the buck is the primary drive steel sprockets and o-ring chains from Rockymountainatv.com They are just as tough as anything I've used before and the price can't be beat. You can get a 14/47 sprockets/chain combo for $74.99. Give em a try and I'm sure you'll be impressed.
http://www.rockymountainatv.com/productDetail.do?navType=type&navTitle=Drive&webTypeId=123&webCatId=9&prodFamilyId=9635#vehicleSelect
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if those rocky combos last well then that is sure a pretty good buy. may be worth trying. but then again it all depends on what you want quality wise. if you change gearing for terrain then the rocky combos might be the ticket, but if you put on a set and leave it for a long time then the sidewinder would be my choice. of course this is all just my opinion. MADDOGGY
3Razors:
Dont let the price fool you. These sprockets are quality. I have many fellow riders that have also tried these sets out with the same great results. Sidewinder is good to but way overpriced. I hate paying extra $$$ for name marketing.
Friar-Tuck:
Here's some chain info:
Tsubaki Complete guide to Chain: http://chain-guide.com/toc.html
D.I.D. spec chart : http://www.didchain.com/specs.htm
I am not promoting this guys shop, thought it was interesting info:
http://www.quality-cycle.com/truth_about_motorcycle_chains.htm
Tuck\o/
GREENKAW24:
--- Quote from: maddoggy on February 04, 2009, 01:51:27 PM ---
--- Quote from: GREENKAW24 on February 04, 2009, 11:17:41 AM ---I use renthal sprockets and chain. The renthal 520 non oring chain never stretch. Wide open holeshots can put a strain on a chain, and others I have tried in the past have stretched, but not the renthal.
www.pinsonnaultracing.com
www.motosport.com
www.cheapcycleparts.com
all can get you whatever else you need for your bike.
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all chain will stretch over time even if it's a minimal amount. even the best chain will, i repeat will stretch some. i would recommend staying away from a non-oring chain. the oring is there to keep the dirt out and we all know that dirt is the primary source of wear on most components. alot of sprocket wear in my opinion is caused by worn chain. check out the thread titled "long term chain care" that answers alot of questions concerning sprockets and chain. its a good read if nothing else. MADDOGGY
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The non oring is a no brainer for racing. The never stretch part was an exaggeration of course, but the stretch is very very VERY minimal. I have been racing for a long time and the Renthal is my favorite. The worst I have found as far as stretching goes is Tsubaki.
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