Sprokets.....
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Sprokets.....
So currently our 89 Hurricane (wife's bike) has a 520 chain conversion with a +2 vortex sprocket on the rear. This is the configuration that I'd purchased the bike in. Unfortunately it appears that these rear sprockets are made out of recycled reynold's wrap and is starting to show signs of unusual wear after only 4000 miles.
She mostly uses the bike for sport touring purposes, it will likely never see track and the only time it see's red line is when I ride it. My thought is I'd like to return the bike to stock gearing with a 530 chain.
My question is this, does anyone have any recommendations for a good chain and steel sprocket (front and rear)? I'd like something quality that's going to last, not the cheapest.
-Josh
She mostly uses the bike for sport touring purposes, it will likely never see track and the only time it see's red line is when I ride it. My thought is I'd like to return the bike to stock gearing with a 530 chain.
My question is this, does anyone have any recommendations for a good chain and steel sprocket (front and rear)? I'd like something quality that's going to last, not the cheapest.
-Josh
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Aluminum 520 sprockets just don't last on sport bikes. I'm going to take my 600f2 up to a 530 just to gain some durability. The best comparison I've heard yet for chain weight was this:
"Hold a 520 chain in your hand and then hold a 530 chain, and try andt ell me that the weight difference there isn't the equivalent of simply taking a **** before you ride"
Anyways, on a more serious note... DID 530 X-ring chain is my advice. Pick up a Super Sprox rear sprocket if you can. Aluminum core, steel teeth. Lasts forever, and still provides acceleration benefits. Any old front sprocket will work, but go vortex if you want name brand!
"Hold a 520 chain in your hand and then hold a 530 chain, and try andt ell me that the weight difference there isn't the equivalent of simply taking a **** before you ride"
Anyways, on a more serious note... DID 530 X-ring chain is my advice. Pick up a Super Sprox rear sprocket if you can. Aluminum core, steel teeth. Lasts forever, and still provides acceleration benefits. Any old front sprocket will work, but go vortex if you want name brand!
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Anyways, on a more serious note... DID 530 X-ring chain is my advice. Pick up a Super Sprox rear sprocket if you can. Aluminum core, steel teeth. Lasts forever, and still provides acceleration benefits. Any old front sprocket will work, but go vortex if you want name brand!
I am having a hard time finding sprockets.
I went to Supersprox.com and they do not list the 87-90 CBR 600 as a bike they support.
They do the F2-F4, as is typical.
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