Which chain to buy??

[wastedincome420]

Its time for a new chain and sprocket on my bike......I'm curious as to what brand (& model) do most of you prefer???? There's so many out ther to choose from I cant make up my mind
Also who has the best deal on em'. If it matters my bike uses a 530x110

[beet]

http://www.sprocketspecialists.com/html/honda.shtml
or is it dont
or would

[Rice-rocket1]

RK Gold XW 530 chain, Sprocket Specialist front ( steel ) and rear (alum. / titan tuff, 2 teeth over )

Rear sprocket (49 tooth )weighs less than the front ( steel, 16 tooth )

[wastedincome420]

Originally posted by Rice-rocket1
RK Gold XW 530 chain, Sprocket Specialist front ( steel ) and rear (alum. / titan tuff, 2 teeth over )

Rear sprocket (49 tooth )weighs less than the front ( steel, 16 tooth )

Well its not as easy to find sprockets for my bike as you may think. Since its a 86' I dont get a huge selection, In fact I am planing up goping up a tooth on the rear I have only been able to find listings for 1 tooth higher then stock (16/45)
Unless you guys know of some better site's

[Rice-rocket1]

Originally posted by wastedincome420
Well its not as easy to find sprockets for my bike as you may think. Since its a 86' I dont get a huge selection, In fact I am planing up goping up a tooth on the rear I have only been able to find listings for 1 tooth higher then stock (16/45)
Unless you guys know of some better site's

There is a good chance you can get the sprocket that you want,

Check this page:

http://www.sprocketspecialists.com/html/honda7.shtml

or e-mail them at: info@sprocketspecialists.com to find out.

second line is for the VFR 700 87 (if the sprocket is the same)

rear sprocket

standard 45
alum. 38-71 teeth
steel 42/44/46 teeth

front
standard 16
steel 12-18 teeth


The titan tough coating is an extra $10 and makes it a special order. So it takes about two weeks to get the sprocket with the coating. They also give you the choice of D.I.D or RK chains.

This is from their catalog....
"Free Sprocket Offer
All standard alloy rear sprockets will be shipped the next
working day or they are free. Most orders will be shipped
same day or the next working day."

Of course if it is special order this doesn't apply....

If you like BLING, BLING you can get the sprockets color anodized for an extra $30.

Hope this helps

[wastedincome420]

Thanks the two of ya's for the link. I think that I may go with them.....Have either of you used that brand??? Good quality???

[Rice-rocket1]

Originally posted by wastedincome420
Have either of you used that brand??? Good quality???

yes VERY good quality
and this is what I have......

Originally posted by Rice-rocket1
RK Gold XW 530 chain, Sprocket Specialist front ( steel ) and rear (alum. / titan tuff, 2 teeth over )

Rear sprocket (49 tooth )weighs less than the front ( steel, 16 tooth )

[JJ]

Give these guys a call Parts Depot (1-800-245-3101). My buddy just bought all that stuff for his 86 VFR700 and it was $135 shipped (chain and sprockets). They deal in Kawi, Suzuki, and I believe Triumph, but they do all brands in aftermarket. Very good to deal with, give them a try.

[wastedincome420]

Originally posted by JJ
Give these guys a call Parts Depot (1-800-245-3101). My buddy just bought all that stuff for his 86 VFR700 and it was $135 shipped (chain and sprockets). They deal in Kawi, Suzuki, and I believe Triumph, but they do all brands in aftermarket. Very good to deal with, give them a try.

That sounds like a "too good to be true" deals...For that cost I would question the quality......
But any how you gots a buddy w/ a 86' VFR huh......Aint seen but one other around and it was a basket case.......

[JJ]

He got the EK or RK x-ring chain 530 (don't remember which brand it was exactly) and Sunstar sprockets. Bike is in really nice shape for the age. I like the DID x-ring myself but a little more $$$. They have the best prices I've seen around on oem and most aftermarket as well. They are in New Jersey and have most on your door step in 5 days or less.

[gonzo6]

Originally posted by wastedincome420
That sounds like a "too good to be true" deals...For that cost I would question the quality......
But any how you gots a buddy w/ a 86' VFR huh......Aint seen but one other around and it was a basket case.......

If you are lookin for parts for the vfr 700 of yours, i got a buddy at work that has one. i think he said he wanted $800.00 for it and last i knew it was all apart. If interested i can try to get some more info...
Gonzo

[wastedincome420]

hhmmm
Well w/ names such as sun star & RK it sounds lik esomething to look into.... It would be great if they have a 48 rear for me...Do you know what your buddy went w/ for his???
My VFR's in pretty good shape and it seems to be a great bike..Not sure if you gor a glimps of it @stonner stock I had just 20 day tagged it and got it on the road then......

[wastedincome420]

Originally posted by gonzo6
If you are lookin for parts for the vfr 700 of yours, i got a buddy at work that has one. i think he said he wanted $800.00 for it and last i knew it was all apart. If interested i can try to get some more info...
Gonzo

Since being a new owner of a RC26 (86' vfr 700) I'm inrested in almost any other on I find cause they aint many around. It would be nice to have a parts bike although I dont need that many and depending on the condition,deal,etc...
But see what yo can find out bout it for me

[JJ]

He went with stock oem gears. I have a 43 brand new Sunstar if your interested. I order one for mine but they sent a 530 instead of a 52o (and no it wasn't from Parts depot). I was at Stonnerstock on Saturday, I did the 6th gear burnout (see avatar) and another 4th gear burnout and then the tire popped so I spent alot of the time changing that while I was there so I didn't see to many people.

[gonzo6]

Originally posted by wastedincome420
hhmmm
Well w/ names such as sun star & RK it sounds lik esomething to look into.... It would be great if they have a 48 rear for me...Do you know what your buddy went w/ for his???
My VFR's in pretty good shape and it seems to be a great bike..Not sure if you gor a glimps of it @stonner stock I had just 20 day tagged it and got it on the road then......

i think i saw it at stonner stock, but there were 2 many to look at.

Give me a list of whatever you need off the viffer and ill check with him to see what it is he has for it. this way you will know if what is there is what you really need. no sence in gettin a parts bike if nothin works right?

[wastedincome420]

Originally posted by JJ
He went with stock oem gears. I have a 43 brand new Sunstar if your interested. I order one for mine but they sent a 530 instead of a 52o (and no it wasn't from Parts depot). I was at Stonnerstock on Saturday, I did the 6th gear burnout (see avatar) and another 4th gear burnout and then the tire popped so I spent alot of the time changing that while I was there so I didn't see to many people.

Thanks JJ but I need like a 47-48 rear for mine (stock being 45). When I rolled in on sat. you were just finishing mounting your new tire (earlt after noon time I think) Dude you still get double thumbs up for that hell of a smoke show....

[JJ]

Drop 2 teeth in the front and buy my 43, less rotating mass and cheaper. More power to the ground. Ok it sounded good....right , atleast give me that........

[wastedincome420]

Originally posted by gonzo6
i think i saw it at stonner stock, but there were 2 many to look at.

Give me a list of whatever you need off the viffer and ill check with him to see what it is he has for it. this way you will know if what is there is what you really need. no sence in gettin a parts bike if nothin works right?

Kinda all depends.... I can use a new upper head lite fairing, lowers too (if in good shape). Regulator rectifier, If its a 87 then it should have a 17" front wheel rather then a 16" which I'm stuck with. I'd consider that..

[wastedincome420]

Originally posted by JJ
Drop 2 teeth in the front and buy my 43, less rotating mass and cheaper. More power to the ground. Ok it sounded good....right , atleast give me that........

It does sound good I'll give ya that......
Well now Im curious........what kind deal on that 43??? hhmmm also would it fit my bike?? what ya get it for??

[JJ]

Not sure if it would fit, I would think they are all pretty much the same. My friend paid $40 for his 45t rear sproket, $23 for the front 16t and $70 for the chain 110 links, $30 for the 43t and it's sold.

[TLRMan]

Originally posted by JJ
Drop 2 teeth in the front and buy my 43, less rotating mass and cheaper. More power to the ground. Ok it sounded good....right , atleast give me that........

Dropping 2 teeth in the front isn't very wise...Unless yu wanna wear your chain out faster....Plus it takes more power to get it around....so what you save on weight you loose on trying to "Hammer" that chain around a very small sprocket..

AFAM, by far is the best Chain Sprocket set out there...I've smoked a lot of chain sets....The 520 set on my tiller has gone 16,000 miles and still got some left in it, and I don't baby that bike....

[wastedincome420]

Originally posted by TLRMan
Dropping 2 teeth in the front isn't very wise...Unless yu wanna wear your chain out faster....Plus it takes more power to get it around....so what you save on weight you loose on trying to "Hammer" that chain around a very small sprocket..

AFAM, by far is the best Chain Sprocket set out there...I've smoked a lot of chain sets....The 520 set on my tiller has gone 16,000 miles and still got some left in it, and I don't baby that bike....

I agree Mark. I dont think its good too drop down on the front. I'm gonna just go up 2-3 teeth on the rear and go with a new 16 on the front.