motoxman30 Posted December 3, 2008 Posted December 3, 2008 goin to buy a sprocket and chain kit from rcky mtn O-RING chain is wut im goin for sprocket is either alloy or steel which one is better for the sand?? ALLOY OR STEEL???? Quote
Richard Cheese Posted December 4, 2008 Posted December 4, 2008 id say steel...my sprokets are steel and are 7 yrs old. alloy tends to get worn down fast Quote
raspadoo Posted December 4, 2008 Posted December 4, 2008 (edited) Go for the best of both worlds, lighter but still strong! Edited December 4, 2008 by raspadoo Quote
dunefreak Posted December 4, 2008 Posted December 4, 2008 Cheap azz steel ones from Rocky Mtn last the longest for me and work great in sand. Quote
EY3BA11 Posted December 4, 2008 Posted December 4, 2008 im with freak.. cheap steel sprockets.. jt sun rcky mountiain home brand.. and a GOOD chain.. I have had nothing but the best of luck with my RK chains.. i run the 520XSO x-ring chain. My sprockets and chain lasted me the entire season riding my 500 last season.. without any signs of wear. Quote
motoxman30 Posted December 4, 2008 Author Posted December 4, 2008 aight cool steel is $20 cheaper too renthal...psshhh had it out for half a season last year and 2 trips this season and its done theyre more expensive too...$160 for the kit ima go wit da rckymtn oring steel for 88 YAYUHH see how it works out thnx for the tips much appreciated Quote
EY3BA11 Posted December 4, 2008 Posted December 4, 2008 is that kit with the chain? cuz i know you can get cheaper sprockets than that.. i think i only spent like 20 bucks on my rear and 15 or so on my front!! Quote
motoxman30 Posted December 4, 2008 Author Posted December 4, 2008 is that kit with the chain? cuz i know you can get cheaper sprockets than that.. i think i only spent like 20 bucks on my rear and 15 or so on my front!! 88 for everything cuz from wut i heard u have to change the whole kit out otherwise it wears down any new parts Quote
britincali Posted December 4, 2008 Posted December 4, 2008 Cheap azz steel ones from Rocky Mtn last the longest for me and work great in sand. Quote
EY3BA11 Posted December 4, 2008 Posted December 4, 2008 88 for everything cuz from wut i heard u have to change the whole kit out otherwise it wears down any new parts it is best to change the sprockets and chains in a set if you have a sprocket with bad wear and put on a fresh chain your gonna ruin that chain quick.. however if the sprockets arent very worn you can replace one or the other with min effect.. Quote
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