lakecitydan Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Its time to replace chains on 2 of my quads and 1 bike. What brand have you used that you got your money's worth ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 In my opinion.. and from personal experience. RK 520XSO This chain has lasted 2 seasons on my 426 when i had it with only one stretch.. and on my cr500 for a complete season with only the initial stretch...the chain is still on the 500 and holding up good. only had that bike this past season so ill letcha know how it goes into next season IMO they are tough chains and last a long time when taken care of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motoxman30 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 i had to replace my chain and sprocket on my bike i donno how it goes on quads but normally on bikes if u change the chain u wanna change the sprockets as well i bought the renthal sprockets with the DID gold chain for $170 only had em out for like 4 trips...seems to be holding up this is my old one i dont know much about the sprockets and chains and im sure u dont wanna be spendin alot look online at the reviews that people give em and hear what some of the people say on this site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 aluminum sprockets dont hold up fer chit in the sand... if you want a sprocket and chain setup that will last get some good STEEL sprockets and a good O Ring or X ring chain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motoxman30 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 sorry bout that i actually bought the renthal r1 520 gold chain and i got the aluminum renthal back sprocket wut isbb said may be true about aluminum sprockets i donno yet cuz ive only been out a few times on it...no wear yet...not even on the paint but we'll see next season ive also heard good things about the o-ring chains not much stretch on em which is what u want just wut ive heard dont own one...just read about em and heard about em from other people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerhouse Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Renthal ! and aluminum is fine , buy good stuff . cheap is just that , cheap !! I run alum. on my bikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motoxman30 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Renthal ! and aluminum is fine , buy good stuff . cheap is just that , cheap !! I run alum. on my bikes look at that somethin we can agree on :mischevious: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cheese Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 is this thread gonna go the direction of the paddle tires thread??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motoxman30 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 is this thread gonna go the direction of the paddle tires thread??? no it isnt cuz i havent had much experience with different chains i do know this the last guy who had the bike before me...changed the rear sprocket out only the chain stretched out after every ride....and the sprocket was done by new years but i gave my review on the renthal chain and sprockets been good so far...only had it out for like 4-5 trips with no stretch or wear in the sprocket there are other ones as well which will do the job just as good this chain and sprocket set is not the best and it isnt the worst there...no one can argue with that right?? cheers and peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Ive seen an aluminum sprocket wasted after 1 good weekend of dune riding... ask wingnut.. Happened on his crf450. I have always bought JT or sunstar steel sprockets and they always seem to outlast the chain or are good for a couple seasons at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Im also a believer in a drier/non lubed chain is better in the sand than a lubed one that catch's all the sand.. I usually only put a real LIGHT goat of the maxima chain lube in the gold can on my chain and wipe off the excess and let sit over night to dry.. I dont have any sand stickage the chain lasts forever and my sprockets dont wear. Just my 2 cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnut Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 You can go to the swap meet. They have alot of gold plated chains!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cheese Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I usually only put a real LIGHT goat of the maxima chain ........................................ Just my 2 cents :beer_bang: thats some funny Chit Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motoxman30 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Ive seen an aluminum sprocket wasted after 1 good weekend of dune riding... ask wingnut.. Happened on his crf450. I have always bought JT or sunstar steel sprockets and they always seem to outlast the chain or are good for a couple seasons at least. i guess its the luck of the draw sometimes ull get good ones and sometimes ull get crap ones if u only change the sprocket out and nothing else then yeah it will wear away my last renthall sprocket was aluminum and it went out like crazy cuz the chain and front sprocket wasnt changed either i think it was the 4th trip out on my old one but on the last ride of new years i tightened the chain up a bunch to keep it from draggin the teeth were all still on the sprocket...i thought it would last another couple rides that last ride just did it in....the final product is the picture u see above i need someone to explain this to me alot of the sprockets ive looked at say light weight how would the weight on a sprocket matter on a 300-500 lb bike i wouldnt mind a heavy one as long as it held up but wuts the difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warrior07 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 i guess its the luck of the draw sometimes ull get good ones and sometimes ull get crap ones if u only change the sprocket out and nothing else then yeah it will wear away my last renthall sprocket was aluminum and it went out like crazy cuz the chain and front sprocket wasnt changed either i think it was the 4th trip out on my old one but on the last ride of new years i tightened the chain up a bunch to keep it from draggin the teeth were all still on the sprocket...i thought it would last another couple rides that last ride just did it in....the final product is the picture u see above i need someone to explain this to me alot of the sprockets ive looked at say light weight how would the weight on a sprocket matter on a 300-500 lb bike i wouldnt mind a heavy one as long as it held up but wuts the difference? If you go with a steel you won't be able to jump as high :beer_bang: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 i guess its the luck of the draw sometimes ull get good ones and sometimes ull get crap ones if u only change the sprocket out and nothing else then yeah it will wear away my last renthall sprocket was aluminum and it went out like crazy cuz the chain and front sprocket wasnt changed either i think it was the 4th trip out on my old one but on the last ride of new years i tightened the chain up a bunch to keep it from draggin the teeth were all still on the sprocket...i thought it would last another couple rides that last ride just did it in....the final product is the picture u see above i need someone to explain this to me alot of the sprockets ive looked at say light weight how would the weight on a sprocket matter on a 300-500 lb bike i wouldnt mind a heavy one as long as it held up but wuts the difference? Unless your some superstar motocross racer guy you will never tell or feel a diffrence in the power or weight between aluminum and steel. Ironman sprockets are garunteed to never wear drop 100 bucks on one and be done with it Sidewinders are excellent as well... Also i changed gearing mid season and my 45t sprocket was perfectly fine after running 2 diffrent chains on it and the new chain was never affected before or after the swap.. same with the front i changed it out as well a few trips later just trying new combo's.. Not one issue.. Ill gladly replace 2 or 3 steel sprockets vs buying one of those overpriced hunks of aluminum IE renthall that will wear in one or 2 weekends of riding. Again its a matter of opinion only. Steel works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motoxman30 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Unless your some superstar motocross racer guy you will never tell or feel a diffrence in the power or weight between aluminum and steel. Ironman sprockets are garunteed to never wear drop 100 bucks on one and be done with it Sidewinders are excellent as well... Also i changed gearing mid season and my 45t sprocket was perfectly fine after running 2 diffrent chains on it and the new chain was never affected before or after the swap.. same with the front i changed it out as well a few trips later just trying new combo's.. Not one issue.. Ill gladly replace 2 or 3 steel sprockets vs buying one of those overpriced hunks of aluminum IE renthall that will wear in one or 2 weekends of riding. Again its a matter of opinion only. Steel works for me. dayumn dude well if it works for u then awesome knowin me...id probably try that...screw up...and the whole set up would be done ill let u know how well my chain and sprocket are doin at the end of next season i donno wuts gonna happen but we'll see...if it breaks down ill go to steel a buddy of mine knows jim holly and he said he could get me some for cheap we'll see how long this one lasts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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