Which chain and sprockets ?

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nobby
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Which chain and sprockets ?

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Hi all, Im looking to change my chain and sprockets on my 1998, im keeping to the standard sprocket size, however i fined its a mine field which one to buy :crazy: , i would like to buy a really good quailty replacement, so open to any suggestions. hope you all had a good weekend and many thanks nobby :wave:
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Re: Which chain and sprockets ?

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I recommend a heavy duty X-ring ring kit, along with a scottoiler...

http://www.mandp.co.uk/productinfo.aspx ... er3url=DID

& some recent chain & sprocket threads...

http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... ts#p262220

http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... ts#p257902
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Re: Which chain and sprockets ?

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Hi, thanks for the quick reply, i did see these you mention and will proberly order tommorrow. ta :beer:
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Re: Which chain and sprockets ?

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Cheaper on eBay though do check it's the right on/same quality....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-VTR1000 ... 27b6468c33
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Re: Which chain and sprockets ?

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Last time I changed I went for Renthal Alloy sprockets and after 3000 miles they still look like new. they are a bit dearer but i was told the extra life pays back more.
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Re: Which chain and sprockets ?

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This topic has been moved, to the "Workshop" section,

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