chain and sprockets BRAND recommendation

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  1. 0dder0tter

    0dder0tter New Member

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    It's time to replace the chain and sprockets on my 2000 VFR 800 and am looking for some recommendations, in particular for long life. I am NOT looking to change from the stock sprockets and/or chain width, the factory set up is perfect for me. I am fairly price conscious but don't want to put the cheapest set I can find on and replace them in again 10K. What has worked well for you?
     
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    I did replace them an few months ago and I used a DID chainset with sprockets.
    Never had any complaints about DID.

    I bought it at www.louis.de/en , no idea if they sell complete sets in the USA or where.
     
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    DID chain off Ebay, and sprockets from http://sprocketcenter.com/ has worked for me. Steel sprockets will last longer than aluminum alloy.
     
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    OEM style JT Sprockets. You can find your bike's sprocket part# and stock teeth number here. http://www.jtsprockets.com/catalogue

    RK Racing Chain. GXW XW-Ring

    all mentioned above can be found on Amazon. usually for Prime shipping.
     
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    You can usually beat Amazon pricing by shopping around a bit. You may not save a lot, but better in your pocket than Jeff's. :lemo:
     
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    Looks like you're set to go. Don't forget to round up a masterlink installation/peening tool. You can jury rig a setup, but sometimes the best tool for the job is the one designed for it.
     
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    So, don't take this as totally negative - it's just a concern. The standard OEM front sprocket has "rubber" noise "bumpers" molded to each side. The chain makes contact with each revolution. The JT sprockets don't have that and you may be able to hear the difference. I bought AFAM sprockets a few years ago and they also did not have the bumpers. I didn't like the difference and changed back to OEM. Most people probably aren't so fussy but it made a difference to me.
    Also, make sure the new parts and the same thickness and fit as the OEM's did. Some folks have seen aftermarket sprockets that are more narrow and don't clamp down with the standard hardware as the OEM designs do.
    Just my 2 cents.
     
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    If you're in a pinch for a super cheap rivet tool. The $10 harbor freight chain breaker can be used as a rivet tool after flipping some components around, although after buying a decent kit for the job I can't really recommend that route.

    Although I'm too lazy to actually "break" a chain off the bike. My go to method is grab a link with a pair of channel locks and cut that bastid in half with a angle grinder equipped with a death wheel.
     
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    I didn't notice any difference with that rubber piece missing. I'm not sure how you would hear that anyway with earplugs and helmet, exhaust, wind noise etc..
     
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    Never noticed any change in sound, but then my Dam exhaust sounds so wonderful that I never TRY to listen to the sprockets :cool:
     
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    I've not noticed any noise difference, but I'm half deaf anyway.
     
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