Sprocket Advice

[Middy2000]

Had an advisory on the rear socket today. Only got 12k on the clock.


Is this normal wear?


Any advice on replacement, is it worth going up or down teeth?  Any brands to avoid?


Is it an easy job to replace? I've no way of splitting the chain so is it possible to replace without doing this?

[darrsi]

If a chain is not too tight, properly lubed and not misaligned the rear sprocket should last much much longer than that.
If anything the front would wear quicker than the rear.


No real need at all to start messing with different teeth sizes as the OEM is a good all rounder.


Personally I would change both sprockets and chain as a kit, and get them fitted professionally. I've always stuck with D. I. D. chain & sprocket kits as they are tried and tested and last a very long time if maintained properly.

[fazersharp]

Here is my 6 page worth when I did my whole set in 2019 https://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?topic=25205.125

[Middy2000]

The rear tyre is shot also so I guess it makes sense to do the whole lot in one go.

[darrsi]

If chains are looked after they will last an extremely long time, and that means correct tension, properly lined up and well lubed. Mess up any of these points and you can ruin even a new chain & sprockets much quicker than normal, through improper/uneven wear or dried out links, making it a very expensive habit.

[Middy2000]

Looking at the DID kits they offer a quiet version and a silent version.


Do they actually make a difference?  Would you tell once riding?


Is the gold chain purely cosmetic?

[fazersharp]

Looking at the DID kits they offer a quiet version and a silent version.


Do they actually make a difference?  Would you tell once riding?


Is the gold chain purely cosmetic?

Have you read through my 6 pages I posted, I think its all there.
I went for the quiet front just because that was what was the OEM but I did not go for the rear version. As I was replacing with another quiet one then I am not in a position to compare, but the old onw was a hard plastic that was knackered and bits broken off and so probably was not doing anything. I noticed no difference when I fitted a replacement quiet front.
 Thinking about it fitting one on the rear is just extra trap and something that could get in the way of the natural "shedding" of oil and dirt.             

[darrsi]

Don't buy an "extra" heavy duty chain, it's simply not needed.


And if your new chain is heavier or a fractional wider than your old one it will cut a new path on the plastic chain slide so will make a buzzing noise for a short while.

[fazersharp]

I went for the gold one but I cant remember why. Would of preferred a nice shiny silver one to go with the rest of the black and silver bike.

[Middy2000]

Ordered a DID Heavy duty chain with JT Sprockets.


Having a Bridgestone Battlax BT23 fitted to to the rear.  £130 fitted which I think is pretty reasonable.  They are going to fit the chain and sprockets whilst it's in.  Presumably for extra hours labour no doubt.

[fazersharp]

Ordered a DID Heavy duty chain with JT Sprockets.


Having a Bridgestone Battlax BT23 fitted to to the rear.  £130 fitted which I think is pretty reasonable.  They are going to fit the chain and sprockets whilst it's in.  Presumably for extra hours labour no doubt.

Back in 2019 my local yam dealer wanted to charge £80 to fit my supplied chain and sprockets or £60 to fit my supplied chain only.

[Middy2000]

All sorted, chain and sprockets fitted for an hours labour at £35 + VAT.


I'm happy with that. 


Given my circa 1.5k miles a year I'm hoping it's not something I'll be having to do again for some time.

[darrsi]

All sorted, chain and sprockets fitted for an hours labour at £35 + VAT.


I'm happy with that. 


Given my circa 1.5k miles a year I'm hoping it's not something I'll be having to do again for some time.

£35 + vat, what model of time machine do you use? That's bloody cheap! 

[Middy2000]

Benefits of living in the country.  Don't pay city prices.