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New chain and sprockets help
- Tinkerinmatt
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- steell
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Well, if you want to go really cheap, then look for number 60 industrial chain (same size as 630), that will save you some bucks on the chain, but the sprockets will still cost the same.
Can't help you on the sprocket size for the 1000, I'm a 750 guy.
You can't talk about cheap chain and performance in the same post, they are mutually exclusive.
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~$140 or so for a X-ring chain and both sprockets is over priced?
Well, if you want to go really cheap, then look for number 60 industrial chain (same size as 630), that will save you some bucks on the chain, but the sprockets will still cost the same....
Except, of course, that you will have to replace the sprockets probably 2 or three times (and that means 1 or two more chains) in the span of time that you would have used one x-ring chain and sprocket set. So don't forget to calculate the proce two or tree times as an equivalent.
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Even that junk would run maybe $30 - $40, so saving a little on a chain doesn't make sense to me.
www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Product/Pr-p...earchGroup?Ntt=chain
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my chain is so stretched that it doesnt ride in the teeth of the sprocket anymore. I looked on Z1 for chains and sprockets and they seem way overpriced. what should i expect to pay for a new chain and sprockets? and where can i get them? its a 1978 KZ1000A2 with 28k on it. while im in there, is it worth it to upgrade to a larger rear sprocket? and if so what size gives best performance/highway comfort comprormise
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Imo Z1E's prices for chains and sprockets are very reasonable, and for either o-ring or newer xw-ring style chain.
Raising or lowering the overall gear ratio with sprocket size different than stock has little effect on attainable top speed, but can enhance acceleration with buzzier higher rpm cruising at same road speed, or impair acceleration with lower rpm cruising at same road speed.
Have experimented with both larger and smaller countershaft (front) sprockets, before returning to stock size. Am thinking one tooth up or down on the rear sprocket would hardly be noticeable.
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Stock counter sprockets ~ $15, rears ~$30 up pending steel vs. aluminum, design, colors etc... 2 teeth on the rear isn't going to provide a drastic change. What are you looking for, more acceleration, easier cruising etc...
Think dirt bikes:
Larger rear equates to better hill climbing, easier wheelies, decreased road speed.
Smaller is the reverse of larger.
Look at it this way, that's probably a 30 year old chain on your bike and it finally stretched to being no longer worth a crap. Again, 30 YEARS!!!!
As already mentioned, don't skimp on the chain and get a $60 one (Non O-ringed) for you'll only be kicking yourself in the ass for doing it. Probably leave you stranded one day.
Sprockets are cheap, so for ~$160-$180, you replace all and ride safely for the next 30 years and happily knowing you're covered.
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Also if you buy the o ring chain, guy the install tool,,, saves fingers,, dont ask how I know
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