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I really don't want to have to buy new sprockets when I get a new chain because 1. I'm poor and 2. My sprockets look fine. Everyone in the world tells me get new sprockets except for my friend that works at a dealership. He says if you come in for a new chain they tell you that they have to get you new sprockets tires and a paint job. Any opinions?
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You dont have to get new sprockets. They just say that because most of the time chains wear with the sprockets. If your sprockets look fine than just get a chain. They cant MAKE you buy a new set of sprockets because you are getting a chain. I have chained my sprockets once in 3 years and the chain 3 times. Dont ask me why 3 times, its my own fault anyways.![Wink](https://cbrforum.com/forum/images/smilies/wink.gif)
I have a bran new RK Gold Chain on my bike right now with the same set of sprockets I had on before and it works great.
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I have a bran new RK Gold Chain on my bike right now with the same set of sprockets I had on before and it works great.
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depends on how many miles are on your sprockets.
when they get worn they are more rounded and can cause the chain to wear out quicker than it should.
as a general rule, switch both out at the same time, but it's not a must, as in nothing will blow up if you don't and will work just fine...only accelerated wear, but how accelerated? unless the sprockets are so rounded, i don't think it's that significant.
i just saw that you're from OC...hit up brian at sprocketcenter and beg him for a deal! he may hook you up mang! i get all my chain needs from him. he stand up dude. they're in HB. also, others recommend whatever chain, but i'll only go with DID...
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when they get worn they are more rounded and can cause the chain to wear out quicker than it should.
as a general rule, switch both out at the same time, but it's not a must, as in nothing will blow up if you don't and will work just fine...only accelerated wear, but how accelerated? unless the sprockets are so rounded, i don't think it's that significant.
i just saw that you're from OC...hit up brian at sprocketcenter and beg him for a deal! he may hook you up mang! i get all my chain needs from him. he stand up dude. they're in HB. also, others recommend whatever chain, but i'll only go with DID...
T
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