Cheap but quality sprockets, chains, tires, etc

Ninja_2XXX · September 26th, 2015, 09:50 AM

In need of new parts especially my rear tire which needs to be changed asap but im a pretty broke college kid so cheap as well.

Thank you.

Ninja_2XXX · September 26th, 2015, 11:03 AM

It runs and I ride it now but I need parts for performance and a rear tire asap. I ride it to college and back and I want lower RPMs as well.

MrAtom · September 26th, 2015, 02:03 PM

Cheap and quality dont really coexist.

BDfromBC · September 26th, 2015, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MrAtom

Cheap and quality dont really coexist.

Cheap and quality certainly do co-exist! Low quality, is cheap, high quality is expensive.

I would have loved to see some recommendations as I'm also interested what people settle on!

Ghostt · September 26th, 2015, 02:27 PM

Personally I like either JT, or Sunstar sprockets, steel of course, and they are reasonably priced.

As far as tires goes, unfortunately I have no experience with NewGen sizes 17"

With that said, you need to decide wether the bike is used primarily for commuting or sport riding, I'm guessing it's commuting. If it was a a PreGen I'd go with Kenda K671 tires.

MrAtom · September 26th, 2015, 02:51 PM

Those Kendas are good tires. I decided to cheap out and buy the shinkos for $20 less and, while still a good tire for the money, the kendas are worth the extra $

Ghostt · September 26th, 2015, 03:05 PM

I've run the Kenda on my EX500 for many years, it's an excellent choice, wet weather performance is great, and handling is good too.

With my Ninjette I decided to try something new, Bridgestone BT45s, I find them also to be a great tire for the money, and considering the limited choices for 16" tires they are the best of both worlds IMHO.

I know there are many choices for 17", but keep in mind that motorcycle tires are critical for safety and performance, remember that sometimes money saved, isn't the best choice. You must consider other factors, and to be happy, and have safety and confidence it's worth spending a few dollars more, when you consider your personal safety.

Remember the money you try to save, May not be money well spent, when you think about possibly have an accident, medical costs, time off work, damaged bike, or worse.

I'm a firm believer in spending money wisely, and spend it once.

The best investment you can make for your Ninjette is suspension, tires, and of course brakes.

cbinker · September 26th, 2015, 09:38 PM

did you try googling ninja 250r tires?

InvisiBill · September 27th, 2015, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghostt

With that said, you need to decide wether the bike is used primarily for commuting or sport riding, I'm guessing it's commuting. If it was a a PreGen I'd go with Kenda K671 tires.

Also try to figure out how much you're going to be riding. Tires wear out over time with UV and heat cycles, regardless of how much tread they have left. If you only ride 1,000 miles a year, there's no sense spending extra or sacrificing performance to get tires that will last 20k, since you'll need to replace them long before you hit that many miles.

The Pilot Street Radials aren't especially cheap, but they seem to perform quite well in all categories while still being very durable. Cheaper tires that don't last as long will result in more money being spent on tire mounting costs too.

verboten1 · September 27th, 2015, 10:19 AM

Chain/sprockets: primary drive at Rocky Mountain motorworks.
Inexpensive. Quality.

dcj13 · September 27th, 2015, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Ninja_2XXX

...I want lower RPMs as well.

Get a new front sprocket with one more tooth than your current front sprocket.

If I had limited funds and needed a new chain, I would buy the least expensive O-ring or X-ring chain I could find. If your bike has the original factory chain, you'll need access to a chain breaking tool if you're gonna do it yourself. There are really nice, high quality ones available for around $150. CycleGear often has one on sale for around $40 or $50 (that's the one I have: gets the job done; hasn't broken... yet).

subxero · September 27th, 2015, 10:47 AM

as said earlier, jt and sunstar steel sprockets and you can not really go wrong, they are very reasonably priced.

NevadaWolf · September 27th, 2015, 11:00 AM

One site I kept hearing as recommended is Sprocket Center that I'm going to try soon when I get my sprockets and chain replaced.

http://sprocketcenter.com/street-spr...2008-2012.html

Comparing prices with Amazon looks like they a about $10 more expensive for the same bits that I am interested in. Haven't compared shipping or anything else yet.

http://www.amazon.com/JT-Sprockets-J.../dp/B0068OCPKA
http://www.amazon.com/JT-SPROCKET-45...dp/B00A3HQ6SU/
http://www.amazon.com/EK-Chain-520-S.../dp/B00M9MWOOM

Most chains come in 120 links so if you plan on doing this yourself, you'll need a means of breaking off the excess and then pressing the plate in place (and riveting it if you go for that style). The reason I want to try sprocket center is I think they send it to you already cut to the proper length.

dcj13 · September 27th, 2015, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by NevadaWolf

Most chains come in 120 links so if you plan on doing this yourself, you'll need a means of breaking off the excess and then pressing the plate in place (and riveting it if you go for that style). The reason I want to try sprocket center is I think they send it to you already cut to the proper length.

If you get the generic, full-length chain and break it to the correct length, you can make a cool bracelet out of the left-over links!

Ninja_2XXX · September 27th, 2015, 12:42 PM

Thanks for the info everyone!

September 26th, 2015, 09:50 AM	#1
Ninja_2XXX ninjette.org member Name: Jimmie Location: Durant, OK Join Date: Sep 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R Posts: 15	Cheap but quality sprockets, chains, tires, etc In need of new parts especially my rear tire which needs to be changed asap but im a pretty broke college kid so cheap as well. Thank you.

September 26th, 2015, 02:27 PM	#5
Ghostt in your machine Name: Scott Location: Summer Shade, Ky. Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 25 MOTM - Jun '17, May '16, Mar '15	Personally I like either JT, or Sunstar sprockets, steel of course, and they are reasonably priced. As far as tires goes, unfortunately I have no experience with NewGen sizes 17" With that said, you need to decide wether the bike is used primarily for commuting or sport riding, I'm guessing it's commuting. If it was a a PreGen I'd go with Kenda K671 tires. __________________________________________________ *violente et ignorantia* ZX-2R BLOG *Twitter and Instagram = Ghostt_Scott* *I'm not here to change your mind, just to inform.*
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September 26th, 2015, 03:05 PM	#7
Ghostt in your machine Name: Scott Location: Summer Shade, Ky. Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 25 MOTM - Jun '17, May '16, Mar '15	I've run the Kenda on my EX500 for many years, it's an excellent choice, wet weather performance is great, and handling is good too. With my Ninjette I decided to try something new, Bridgestone BT45s, I find them also to be a great tire for the money, and considering the limited choices for 16" tires they are the best of both worlds IMHO. I know there are many choices for 17", but keep in mind that motorcycle tires are critical for safety and performance, remember that sometimes money saved, isn't the best choice. You must consider other factors, and to be happy, and have safety and confidence it's worth spending a few dollars more, when you consider your personal safety. Remember the money you try to save, May not be money well spent, when you think about possibly have an accident, medical costs, time off work, damaged bike, or worse. I'm a firm believer in spending money wisely, and spend it once. The best investment you can make for your Ninjette is suspension, tires, and of course brakes. __________________________________________________ *violente et ignorantia* ZX-2R BLOG *Twitter and Instagram = Ghostt_Scott* *I'm not here to change your mind, just to inform.*

September 26th, 2015, 09:38 PM	#8
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	did you try googling ninja 250r tires? __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

September 27th, 2015, 10:19 AM	#10
verboten1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Monroe, MI Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '75 CB550:.'82 XV920:.'00 KLR650:.'00 EX250:.'08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - June '15	Chain/sprockets: primary drive at Rocky Mountain motorworks. Inexpensive. Quality. __________________________________________________ '82 XV920: Soon to be tracker--'00 KLR685:adv --'04 DRZ400E--'12 Super Tenere --'13 Versys Ride more, worry less.

September 26th, 2015, 11:03 AM	#2
Ninja_2XXX ninjette.org member Name: Jimmie Location: Durant, OK Join Date: Sep 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R Posts: 15	It runs and I ride it now but I need parts for performance and a rear tire asap. I ride it to college and back and I want lower RPMs as well.

September 26th, 2015, 02:03 PM	#3
MrAtom . Name: . Location: . Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - July '15	Cheap and quality dont really coexist.

September 26th, 2015, 02:51 PM	#6
MrAtom . Name: . Location: . Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - July '15	Those Kendas are good tires. I decided to cheap out and buy the shinkos for $20 less and, while still a good tire for the money, the kendas are worth the extra $

September 27th, 2015, 10:47 AM	#12
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	as said earlier, jt and sunstar steel sprockets and you can not really go wrong, they are very reasonably priced. __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

September 27th, 2015, 11:00 AM	#13
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	One site I kept hearing as recommended is Sprocket Center that I'm going to try soon when I get my sprockets and chain replaced. http://sprocketcenter.com/street-spr...2008-2012.html Comparing prices with Amazon looks like they a about $10 more expensive for the same bits that I am interested in. Haven't compared shipping or anything else yet. http://www.amazon.com/JT-Sprockets-J.../dp/B0068OCPKA http://www.amazon.com/JT-SPROCKET-45...dp/B00A3HQ6SU/ http://www.amazon.com/EK-Chain-520-S.../dp/B00M9MWOOM Most chains come in 120 links so if you plan on doing this yourself, you'll need a means of breaking off the excess and then pressing the plate in place (and riveting it if you go for that style). The reason I want to try sprocket center is I think they send it to you already cut to the proper length. __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

September 27th, 2015, 12:42 PM	#15
Ninja_2XXX ninjette.org member Name: Jimmie Location: Durant, OK Join Date: Sep 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R Posts: 15	Thanks for the info everyone!

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