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old sprockets and new chain
- gcarson64
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1980 kz550 38,500 miles basket case ( soon to be a BOBBER )
1983 kz550 9,600 miles
1988 jeep grand wagoneer 144,500 miles 4 mpg
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- Motor Head
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- FIX UP YOUR BIKE RIGHT AND CHEAP
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Sealed O-ring style chain?
1982 KZ1000LTD K2 Vance & Hines 4-1 ACCEL COILS Added Vetter fairing & Bags. FOX Racing rear Shocks, Braced Swing-arm, Fork Brace, Progressive Fork Springs RT Gold Emulators, APE Valve Springs, 1166 Big Bore kit, RS34's, GPZ cams.
1980 KZ550LTD C1 Stock SOLD Miss it
1979 MAZDA RX7 in the works, 13B...
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The chain will wear out faster than normal. Thing is, a decent O ring or X ring chain will cost close to $100 and new sprockets are maybe $30 so it's a loser to use the old sprockets. Check prices at Z1 Enterprises.what would be the worsed thing that could happen if you used the old sprockets with a new drive chain. the sprockets look fine when you hold them side by side with new sprockets. please let me know thanks
1979 KZ-750 Twin
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74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
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- kawsakiman
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z1 has them and there cheap. why risk it?
www.z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=404
www.z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=390
for $40 plus shipping be safe and extend the life of you chain and your life.
or not. it's not like it's big Competent . :blush:
someday i will be able to afford my kz habit.
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So every time you guys replace a POS chain, you also replace your sprockets. Wow, I've lived a dangerous life.
YES
74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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If ya' cant fix it right this month, park the bike and wait till next month not only could you save your life, you might save someone elses'....
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1981 KZ1000 Police Special coverted for civilian use with passenger seat, custom luggage rack, and paint. Daily rider.
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So every time you guys replace a POS chain, you also replace your sprockets. Wow, I've lived a dangerous life.
Me too.
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- hardr0ck68
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Polar Bus is right. You should never skimp on bearings, brakes, tires, chain, sprockets, or lights for that matter. Anything thaty might be a few extra bucks now will look mighty cheap if you get hurt or killed 'cause it broke at 65mph. :S
It is up to the owner of each bike to decide what is safe, I rebuilt my brakes but re-used the pads because they has a lot of material left did I skimp? yes, does the bike stop better than ever yes.
If you think the sprockets have little to no ware then just make sure to watch your new chain for wear. It's not like a worn sprocket will cause a chain to go from new to dangerously out of spec on the way to the corner store for a pack of smokes.
Now if there is a good reason to pick up sprockets as well, it is for a 520 swap; get rid of that old 620 anchor chain and put something more reasonable on!
1977 kz650 c1
bought it because I was told it would never run again...I like to prove people wrong.
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me 3 i am not risking my engine cases or MY LIFE!So every time you guys replace a POS chain, you also replace your sprockets. Wow, I've lived a dangerous life.
1984 750 Turbo
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