aluminum rear sprockets

[cals400ex]

i have a 400ex and am thinking about an aluminum rear sprocket on the rear. i am wondering if this would give me any advantage in a drag race? i will be sticking with the same 38 tooth sprocket. thanks

[crazy canadian]

it will be lighter. i have a talon rear sprocket and it works real well.

[airheadedduner]

I wouldn't think it would be noticeble. I ran an aluminum sproket once. It was hooked to **** after one day of riding.:(

[crazy canadian]

i've had mine a couple of months and it's still hasen't shark-finned at all.

[airheadedduner]

Maybe its cause I ride in sand:confused: All I know is it didn't last long and I will never buy one again.

[tprender]

The weight saving is not that much compared to steel. The steel will last 3 times longer and will cost much less. The weight that you will save will be in your wallet.

[YZROOSTINYA]

what it will do is eliminate reciprecating mass. although on something like this it is very minimal. now if you took a 15 lb wheel and a put on a 5lb wheel, there would a drastic increase in performance. not only acceleration but suspension performance also


it is rare when reducing weight is not a benefit. the alumin you had was probally a porr quality and that is why wear was a issue, i believe vortex sprockets are of higher quality

[Maryland 400EX]

I'd be more concerned with the weight of some of these tires... The stockers are light and a high percentage of us use the heavier brands for added grip, stability or whatever.