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Bean
11-02-2002, 04:11 PM
ok, my stock stuff is crap, looks like crap, and is crap, anyway

i need steel, Ti, stainless steel (no aluminum) sprokets, and a really good X/O ring chain, any suggestions without it being overly expensive :confused:
RiPPiNiTuP7
11-02-2002, 04:25 PM
I personally like Sprocket Specialist's sprockets, and D.I.D chain's....
Ex'r Marlin
11-02-2002, 04:30 PM
I really like the Renthal front and rear sprockets... Even though the rear sprocket is aluminum... I like it alot!:) I am not happy with Sidewinder at all... My rear sprocket broke after only a few rides on it!:mad: :huh

As for O ring chains (X-Ring), wow, there are soo many good chains out there. I currently have the X ring chain by DID... No problems with it.

Good luck!
Dave400ex
11-02-2002, 05:37 PM
I have been wondering the same thing. I think I will need new Sprockets and Chain before long and I don`t know where to start. I was thinking Renthal Sprockets, but a DID or Renthal Chain? Also O-Ring or just a normal Chain?
Bean
11-02-2002, 05:57 PM
i was thinking

sidewinder 13-38 with a DID x-ring
Sportrax10
11-02-2002, 06:11 PM
what are the differances between x ring and 0 ring, that are the pros and cons? i kinda have an idea of what they are
11-02-2002, 07:12 PM
X ring is supposed to stretch less and last longer
Bean
11-02-2002, 07:53 PM
i heard it seals better to, who knows, lol
Glamis400ex
11-02-2002, 08:27 PM
I have the D.I.D. X- ring chain. No probs what so ever. The X ring is actually an O-ring. I seals the grease in better than the old style. It's a great chain, I would definately recommend.

As for sprockets, I think I have Sprocket Specialties front and rear.........no worries there either.

Glamis
Dave400ex
11-02-2002, 08:31 PM
How much does the DID X-Ring cost?
Glamis400ex
11-03-2002, 06:33 PM
I got my D.I.D. X-ring chain and front and rear sprockets from C&D Racing for $100 to my door. Pretty damm good if I do say so myself. Chain by itself I believe is $ 65 or so.

Glamis
EvilJester400EX
11-03-2002, 06:56 PM
Originally posted by Bean
i was thinking

sidewinder 13-38 with a DID x-ring
i'd go with that
sieg400ex
11-03-2002, 07:32 PM
My stock chain happened to break today. If it wasn't for my case saver my engine would have been shot. Well, I was wondering if it is better to go with a new chain and sprokets or just a new chain. Do the sprokets really help in performance. The D.I.D X-ring is wht I would go with by the way. I don't know what sprokets.
Dave400ex
11-03-2002, 07:36 PM
Well when the time comes I will get a D.I.D X-Ring then. Does Rebel Gears make Sprockets for the 400? That`s what Jones runs.
Ex'r Marlin
11-03-2002, 07:55 PM
Originally posted by sieg400ex
I was wondering if it is better to go with a new chain and sprokets or just a new chain. Do the sprokets really help in performance?I highly recommend getting new sprockets when you replace your chain.

Yes, if you get an aluminum rear sprocket, it will help in performance as far as less rotating mass, but the aluminum may wear faster than the steel rear sprocket.

No problems with my aluminum rear sprocket, and it is much lighter than the stock rear sprocket.:)
Glamis400ex
11-03-2002, 08:21 PM
Replace the chain and sprockets all at once. A worn chain with new sprockets or worn sprockets with new chain will not allow everything to "wear" together as 1 unit. It will cause premature wear to the opposite component.

Glamis