Thanks for the pix of the sprockets!!

I rode Kermit the KLX half way across the continent with stock rear sprocket and 15t front. Had to literally fly to carry speed in 6th. Then the opposite, a dual sport ride in rought and steep mountains where a 13t front was very appreciated. BUT when we got out on the road, the 13t was rediculous, revving the bike a lot trying to go over 55mph, especially given the bike is now a 330 and can pull higher gearing.

So..., the direction I'm going is 2-teeth down on the rear and running the stock 14t front sprocket for everything but road trips. Then the 15t goes on so I can fly like the wind without wringing the little bike's neck off.

It is true smaller sprockets will wear chains faster, but consider if you run a 13t and keep your chain wet with real chain oil (which does not sling off as easily as just oil), your chain is going to way out last the guy raving about small sprockets who runs his chain squeaky dry, especially in muddy conditions.

The other thing is chains don't 'stretch', they lengthen due to pin-bushing wear. The longer they get, the faster they wipe out sprockets, because fewer teeth carry the load. If you want to save money, replace chains earlier, before they wipe out sprockets. With cleaned and lubed o-ring chains, 'early' can be years. A worn chain can be pulled away from the rear sprocket in the middle of the engaged portion ~2 or more millimeters.

 

Yeah, but, you know what? ... like I said before. People are afraid of having to buy a new chain/sprockets through premature wear so they keep buying new sprockets/chains so they don't wear out????????????????????????

I'm gonna start a new bumper sticker up "got logic?"
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SMOKING VS VAPORIZING

 

I'm still running the same sprockets on my MTB after 10'000km. Changed the chain every 1000km for a $5 Kmart item. Changing your chain before it wears will increase the life of the sprockets. And yes, I know cycle chains are cheaper but the sprockets aren't.

 

You changed your chain every 1000KM??? Thats like 600 miles. Thats the equivalent of getting a new pair of shoes each time you go out. For what your spending in 5 dollar chains its worth it to get a better one that will last thousands and thousands of miles.
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BLACK **** TUBE

 

ive never changed chains or sprockets on any MTN Bike...... thats crazy talk..... lol.....

Technically Tennis shoes only last 6 months.... neener neener

 

smartass!

I got a pair of sneakers that are like.........at least 12-13 years old. Only reason I keep them is for mowing grass and stuff. They hook up and don't care if they get grass stains.

Listen to me,...hook up...you know I'm a motorcyclist
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Volcano Vaporizer

 

It's a Kmart chain. It's made in K#$%^ SH#4%^ province. You get the idea. AUS$5, no cleaning my chain ever, and expensive sprockets still within tolerance after 7000km.
Experience counts for something.

(Before you quote, yes it's AUS$35. US$24)

 

wow, they have Kmart in in OZ?
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MILF MATURE

 

"Fun in Bonds."
Nice rack.