sprokets

[wells2539]

what kind of sprokets are better steel , alum: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2000 400ex -- full yoshi pipe,pro design w k&n,white bros.rev box,outerwear airbox cover,razor rear,front pro fronts w douglas 190's, stage 1 hotcam,dg bumper,dg full skids,renthal bars&grips,some chrome & custom skull tail light,lonestar e-brake

[REPOMAN]

personal preference i think. aluminum has never lasted very long for me. the teeth round off real fast.

[honda300EXtreme]

definatley get steel, aluminum dont last and i have actually seen 1 snap in half

[wells2539]

thanxs for the advise. I will keep that in mind

[red_rider38]

Originally posted by wells2539
what kind of sprokets are better steel , alum: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2000 400ex -- full yoshi pipe,pro design w k&n,white bros.rev box,outerwear airbox cover,razor rear,front pro fronts w douglas 190's, stage 1 hotcam,dg bumper,dg full skids,renthal bars&grips,some chrome & custom skull tail light,lonestar e-brake
From a performance point of view aluminum is better, but from a weekend warrior point of view steel is better. Aluminum will last a long time if one keeps it adjusted properly. A steel sprocket will respond better to lack of chain slack maintence. Remember to change the front sprocket and chain too.

[wells2539]

I ride mainly whenever i get a chance, not a whole lot , but when i do its fast and hard ,i was told alum. would not be good for me since i ride that way. thanxs for the input red rider 38

[northwest Texas]

Aluminum is lighter so it will take less HP to turn it than a steel. For the average rider that is neglible but for the racer where every ounce matters, hence the aluminum. Aluminum is also softer than steel so it will also wear quicker. That's a generalization of the two metals.

[04exking]

Steel is the only one for me unless you have $200 to spend on a sidewinder.