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billalrebhan

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what would you buy
« on: July 30, 2010, 09:35:06 PM »


If you were buying a new chain and sprocket kit for your bike tomorrow what would you buy and why?
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Re: what would you buy
« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2010, 09:38:25 PM »
I'd go for renthal's again, because they lasted really well on my zx7r.

However I must admit, I think there called Talon (steel outer teeth and alloy inner) look the part.

And any pretty gold looking chain for me  :rotflmao: :rotflmao:
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Re: what would you buy
« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2010, 08:00:32 AM »
Quote from: shooey on July 30, 2010, 09:38:25 PM
However I must admit, I think there called Talon (steel outer teeth and alloy inner) look the part.


Supersprox do composite sprockets :thumbsup: No idea what they are like though, but sound like a good compromise between weight and durability.

I'd probably pick the cheapest premium brand of the grade I needed - i.e. up to the job of the bike I own from a known manufacturer :thumbsup: I think I have DID chains on both bikes but they were already on when I bought the bikes. THey've lasted well and I'd be likely to choose them again :thumbsup:
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Re: what would you buy
« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2010, 08:23:54 AM »
Renthal stuff...........decent kit and good quality/price (may not be the cheapest but value for money)
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Re: what would you buy
« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2010, 08:39:58 AM »
Quote from: Alan@asperformance on July 31, 2010, 08:23:54 AM
Renthal stuff...........decent kit and good quality/price (may not be the cheapest but value for money)

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(think yer need a tyre first bill) :thumbsup:
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Re: what would you buy
« Reply #5 on: July 31, 2010, 08:55:03 AM »
Tzubaki chain with renthal sprokets for me :thumbsup:
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Re: what would you buy
« Reply #6 on: July 31, 2010, 11:29:10 AM »
DiD,Regina,Tzubaki - all good kit that will last well if looked after.

Steel front and alloy rear sprockets work well but don't expect 10,000+ miles out of an alloy rear sprocket - the Renthal fitted to my ZX10 lost 4 or 5 teeth after 4000 miles (including loads of track days it has to be said) but at around 35 quid it's no big problem.

Those steel/alloy rear sprockets might well last well but they're twice the price (or were when I last locked at them) so might be a false economy.


Bill,if flying around at 160+mph no longer interests you,now might be a good time to look at changing your gearing - 1 off the front or +2,+3 on the rear will transform performance : it will feel like the bike has an extra 20bhp and makes the bike far punchier in top on A roads/motorways.

It's exactly what Honda did (although internally) - the 06 Blade is lower geared than the 04/05.

Apparently,Scooby almost did a wheelie on his so it must work  :clap


Give Alyn a bell/PM - he's sorted a few members out with good deals   :thumbsup:
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Re: what would you buy
« Reply #7 on: July 31, 2010, 11:56:14 AM »
Quote from: Legzr1 on July 31, 2010, 11:29:10 AM

It's exactly what Honda did (although internally) - the 06 Blade is lower geared than the 04/05.

Apparently,Scooby almost did a wheelie on his so it must work  :clap


Give Alyn a bell/PM - he's sorted a few members out with good deals   :thumbsup:


aye,i thought it was 2 feet in the air but turns out it was just the suspension on full extension  ::),best cheapest mod you can do though  :thumbsup:


+1 for Alyn,he'll sort you a good deal  :thumbsup:
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Re: what would you buy
« Reply #8 on: July 31, 2010, 12:23:38 PM »
Quote from: Kermittheflyingbog on July 31, 2010, 08:55:03 AM
Tzubaki chain with renthal sprokets for me :thumbsup:

was thinking that myself kerm,gold x ring and just steel sprockets :thumbsup:

Quote from: deerhunter on July 31, 2010, 08:39:58 AM
+1
(think yer need a tyre first bill) :thumbsup:

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Re: what would you buy
« Reply #9 on: July 31, 2010, 01:02:51 PM »
Quote from: billalrebhan on July 31, 2010, 12:23:38 PM
was thinking that myself kerm,gold x ring and just steel sprockets :thumbsup:

changed yesterday,keep up will you :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

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