January 18th, 2017, 05:42 AM | #1 |
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Chain and Sprocket Recommendation
So it's about time for me to change my chain and sprocket on my 2008 Kawi 250. It's going to be my first time doing this and I was wondering if you guys could chime in with your knowledge on the following chain and sprocket kits I've found. I mainly want to know which would be the best choice and how reliable are each brand.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...-sprocket-kits http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ring-chain-kit https://www.d2moto.com/products/2008...5aeBoCLjPw_wcB These are the 3 options I've found, if there's something better you know of, please let me know. Also, I don't want to spend too much. The one I'm most curious about are the Volar ones.... The other two seem to have fairly good reputations but I still wonder which is worth more the money. If the Volar is good, they price is the most attractive. |
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January 18th, 2017, 07:34 AM | #2 |
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top one is an o-ring chain set middle is an x-ring set and the bottom a none o-ring chain. and as for my opinion I would pick the middle one, which is just my opinion but best bang for the buck with the least amount of maintenance.
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January 18th, 2017, 07:44 AM | #3 |
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As important at choosing a good quality set, you should also consider what tooth counts are best suited to your riding. The stock ratio makes starting from a stop very easy for new riders, but engine RPM at higher speeds is pretty buzzy.
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January 18th, 2017, 03:04 PM | #4 |
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I would go for the X-ring chain, best bang for the buck
Seconded on tooth counts. I tend to switch sprockets around a lot and it makes a huge difference. For street riding a 14t front and a 40t rear is what I liked but I also ride a bit more aggressively, another good option is 15t front and 42t rear which is the generally recommended street gearing. Go with steel sprockets as well for durability
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January 18th, 2017, 05:08 PM | #5 |
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Old school advice
No matter what sprockets you select, make sure one has an odd count of teeth and the other is even. This will give you the best wear pattern from both the sprockets and the chain. Always replace all three as a set.
It's an old dirt trick where chains and sprockets wear out very quickly. Just a thought... |
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January 31st, 2017, 12:21 PM | #6 |
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Thanks for the feedback guys. As far as choosing the tooth count, it doesn't really say when I select the middle link and choose my bike's make, model and year. There doesn't seem to be any option to select it. Is there anyway to know what tooth count I'll be getting if I select the middle link? Or is there another way of buying it you guys would recommend?
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January 31st, 2017, 02:04 PM | #7 |
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That page does give you the manufacturer's part number, and if you search for "did dkk-013" you can find DID's catalog, which shows it to be a 520 VX2 type chain that's 106 links long, a 14t front sprocket, and a 45t rear sprocket.
D.I.D. Catalog: http://www.didchain.com/DID_2016usa_final.pdf |
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February 2nd, 2017, 09:58 AM | #8 | |
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February 2nd, 2017, 11:37 AM | #9 |
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The front sprocket can be a real pain to get loose. Lots on YouTube how to do it
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February 2nd, 2017, 11:42 AM | #10 |
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^I hate that sprocket so much
Takes a breaker bar for me to get it off The rear is easy though, just make sure to avoid putting the rotor on the ground while you take it off. Last thing you need is to bend your brake rotor by putting pressure on it the wrong way
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