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Old 11-10-2009, 06:21 PM
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hey guys,
many of you may have seen my post a few below this one. i have a messed up sprocket, and chain and rear wheel. i was wondering if you guys have any recommendations on a chain and sprocket set up. i'm not trying to go with the 520 yet. any good recommendations??

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Old 11-10-2009, 06:38 PM
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-1/+2 is pretty popular
 
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Old 11-10-2009, 06:48 PM
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what brand though chet?
 
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Old 11-10-2009, 06:55 PM
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I paid 169.99 for a vortex kit 525 chain, front 16t ,rear 46t from motosport take a look at my pictures to see how it looks.
 
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Old 11-10-2009, 08:14 PM
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Here's what's on the bike: LINK. Got the chain & riveter on eBay. Stayed with 525/stock gearing.
 
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Old 11-11-2009, 08:46 AM
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ZIP, looks nice! i'll look into it. and Incognito, i already had that bookmarked on my computer from a few weeks ago! awesome write up! i saved it for when I get the chance to change the sprocket and chain! well done. and clean bike! i'll look into that riveter! thanks so far guys
 
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Old 11-11-2009, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Junior2552
what brand though chet?
DID x-ring chain, vortex sprockets.
 
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Old 11-11-2009, 12:44 PM
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DID x-ring chain, vortex sprockets.
This is what I did as well.v Didn't change the gearing though, just went stock.
 
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Old 11-11-2009, 01:03 PM
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This is what I did as well.v Didn't change the gearing though, just went stock.
Ditto. Love it.
 
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Old 11-12-2009, 12:25 PM
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highly recommend supersprox. vortex is really popular too for sprockets.
I did the -1+2 supersprox rear vortex front with DID x-ring chain and love it. cost me apporx. 200$
 


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