[Discussion] Chain and Sprockets

[feelspeed]

hi something to clarify about chain and spocket.

 

between 520 convert and 525, i can understand 520 is better in pick up and acceleration but lousy top end.

 

my qn is my spec2 at 100km/h , rpm is around 6.5 at gear6, just on the edge of valve opening as i m using stock chain+spocket ratio.

if i change it to 520convert, will my rpm increase if i m still traveling same speed meaning with 520convert, at 100km/h rpm be ard 7-7.5 ?

 

this is to double confirm before i m changing spoc and chain in 1week time and don't wan to make a wrong decision. i would love a little light in pick up and acceleration but wanna know how much would i be sacrificing

 

please enlighten me as i m new and willing to learn. thank you brother and sister.

[SimpleRider]

Last time im using the normal gpr chain..use 6month spoil..even my spocket spoil..nw using hodaka spocket n did o ring..last me 3years n still running..haha

 

I got it 3years ago at yishun for $190 with did o ring chain.i think many shop sell it:)

 

To me hodaka spocket better den original..most spocket can last ard 1year plus to 2years..see hw hard u ride too:)

 

 

Btw ducktale83, did you use heavy duty DID O-Ring or usual?

Also, the Hodaka Sprocket is heavy duty or the "normal" type?

[Macnanodaddy]

Does any rear sporket come in other colours? I've seen blue sporket.. Is it bought or sprayed blue? Any brand..??

[daryltan90]

$199 sprocket with chain

 

Hey bro. can i know where did you find this price? i'm thinking of changing too but been seeing around the 250 - 280 range

[roderick]

Hey bro. can i know where did you find this price? i'm thinking of changing too but been seeing around the 250 - 280 range

 

go planet motors. $180 or $200 depending on chain type. both for 525.

[thechosenx]

Does any rear sporket come in other colours? I've seen blue sporket.. Is it bought or sprayed blue? Any brand..??

 

Ermm Driven Sprockets.. But very ex. Of course if you dun mind then get them. They even have coloured chains.

[totoro78]

Can vtec3 use this chain set? Chain links is 110, what's vtec3 requirement?

 

http://www.amazon.com/RK-Racing-Chain-3068-990WG-Sprocket/dp/B0031BSRMS/ref=sr_1_29?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1373119529&sr=1-29&keywords=chain+525

[richard3121sg]

Bros, I just changed new AFAM sprockets and chain from unique...but I think quite noisy when moving...any advice? Tks

[thechosenx]

Bros, I just changed new AFAM sprockets and chain from unique...but I think quite noisy when moving...any advice? Tks

 

Is it really that bad? When I oil my chain the noise actually got louder hahaa. Just my opinion.

 

Im using the 525 AFAM Aluminum Sprocket.

[ki113r]

Is it really that bad? When I oil my chain the noise actually got louder hahaa. Just my opinion.

 

Im using the 525 AFAM Aluminum Sprocket.

 

Went to my regular bikeshop & asked about AFAM but they don't recommend. Their advise is "Stock is still the best". I haven't change so I don't know.

[richard3121sg]

The very same day I changed...already noticed the noise. I did not oil it...assume bike shop did when changed.

[thechosenx]

Went to my regular bikeshop & asked about AFAM but they don't recommend. Their advise is "Stock is still the best". I haven't change so I don't know.

 

Yup, OEM steel is still the best. My DID O-ring with JT steel lasted me for 3.5 years with proper care.

[exwhyzee]

Planet Motor DID black X-ring chain with hodaka or jt sprockets (cant remember which one) for $180...525 setup...can last u for years & years i suppose...

[ki113r]

Planet Motor DID black X-ring chain with hodaka or jt sprockets (cant remember which one) for $180...525 setup...can last u for years & years i suppose...

 

Any idea on the price of RK X-ring 525 chain?

[xstorm]

Planet Motor DID black X-ring chain with hodaka or jt sprockets (cant remember which one) for $180...525 setup...can last u for years & years i suppose...

 

How recent was the price from ?

[exwhyzee]

late last year...price should be same now bro

[cbwan Vtec]

Any suggestion for chain replacement or front spocket for budget user . 1 side chain got tension and noisy when moved . TKs

[salvatron]

hi something to clarify about chain and spocket.

 

between 520 convert and 525, i can understand 520 is better in pick up and acceleration but lousy top end.

 

my qn is my spec2 at 100km/h , rpm is around 6.5 at gear6, just on the edge of valve opening as i m using stock chain+spocket ratio.

if i change it to 520convert, will my rpm increase if i m still traveling same speed meaning with 520convert, at 100km/h rpm be ard 7-7.5 ?

 

this is to double confirm before i m changing spoc and chain in 1week time and don't wan to make a wrong decision. i would love a little light in pick up and acceleration but wanna know how much would i be sacrificing

 

please enlighten me as i m new and willing to learn. thank you brother and sister.

 

 

Bro.. 520 and 525 is the size of the chain and sprocket

520 is. thinner, less material = less weight .

525 is thicker, more material = more weight.

 

Its the no of teeth that determinds your pickup and top end.

Stock teeth is 15 front and 43 rear.

so if u want more acceleration lesser top end go for 15 front 44or45 rear.

lesser acceleration , more top end 15 Front 42 rear

[Baal]

Bro.. 520 and 525 is the size of the chain and sprocket

520 is. thinner, less material = less weight .

525 is thicker, more material = more weight.

 

Its the no of teeth that determinds your pickup and top end.

Stock teeth is 15 front and 43 rear.

so if u want more acceleration lesser top end go for 15 front 44or45 rear.

lesser acceleration , more top end 15 Front 42 rear

 

 

Thanks for the tip. I always tot that 160 rear is a little over for a 400cc as it used to be the size of supersports 600 during the 90s. Changing to 520 could be helpful.

[cabb]

Hi Guys. Anybody changed their front and rear sprockets and chain as a set? How much does it cost nowadays? Thanks.

[aridj_nich]

Hi Guys,

 

Is it normal that during your first gear/slow speed your chain quite noisy?

or it means I need to more lube my chain and sprocket?

 

Btw I am riding CB400 Vtec3.

Thanks

[hakim21_1986]

I juz changed mine yesterday at Planet Motors.. DID X-RING comes in 2 colours, silver and gold.. With front and rear sprockets and silver chain, cost $180.. If gold will cost $20 bucks more..

Itz advisable to lube yr chain once a week.. Or if u r lazy, can install scott-oiler.. Lol!

[philomath]

Anyone using Supersprox stealth or Sinnob?

Thinking of changing to either one of these but haven't really seen anyone using it eh

[linda731]

any bike shop to recommend for good price of chain and sprocket?

maybe you can find something you want here:

http://www.shopitchina.com/category/50096001

[Jonborah]

I'm looking for 40 tooth rear steel sprocket for my version s. Anyone knows where i can get them?