aluminum rear sprocket

[rooster300ex]

I run 14/36 on my 300ex with 18x11x10 fast trekkers and I dont' like how it hits the rev limiter so often. So I was thinking about getting a 34or33 tooth rear aluminum sprocket, but I don't want to have to replace it all the time. I ride maybe twice and month and its mostly dirt, and alil sand. Do you think it will be worthless to buy one??

[timmersam]

I had an aluminum sprocket on my 250r. I rode most weekends, couple track days, nothing excessive. I had to buy a new one at the end of the season. I decided to put a renthal on the back of my hybrid, which I rode the living **** out of and I will never buy another brand again. Its pricy but worth it. Thats just my two cents.

Sam

[nakomis0]

By steel, its cheaper and lasts longer.

[aDviSol2y]

is there any advantage to aluminum besides weight?

[rooster300ex]

Originally posted by nakomis0
By steel, its cheaper and lasts longer.

You can't get a 33or34tooth steel rear sprocket. They just don't make em. 36 is the smallest in steel

[John451]

try titanium? sidewinder makes a chain and sprocket set for $350 that has a lifetime unlimited warranty and they're titanium.

Also on ebay i found a nylon rear sprocket lol.. I would have gottene it but it was $10 with $32 shipping because it was in australia.

[Scro]

I won't run anything but steel. I broke 3 teeth off an aluminum during one 2 hour race.

[chad502ex]

I run TAG aluminum rears on 70hp+ builds and have no issues.

Typically, TAG sprockets are about $5 more than others..

[deathman53]

the sprocket you want is a Iron Man sprocket, its made by Dirt tricks and is $109, they outlast bikes. Typically, 3-4 chains and 8-10 front sprockets to 1(yes, 1) rear sprocket. Some of the guys on ktm talk have had the same rear sprocket for 6-7 years. I have one with 3-4 years on it, it doesn't look much different than new. Its just ashame they don't make smaller than a 36t. I believe any smaller and you need the 2 piece sprockets or need to remove the axle the change the sprocket.

Don't believe the sidewinder warranty, its full of bs!! I had 2 sets, first set is still good, front is getting worn some. The 2nd set wore out quick, chain got alot of play, front and rear sprockets hooked. I called sidewinder about it and they said I didn't use their chain lube and I had a non-stock sprocket combo. They rejected it, they are great for sales, but after sales, terrible. Don't buy into it. If you do order a sidewinder, they make some weird sizes, I got a 36t for 83/84 250r, stock is 42, nobody else had one that would last. That sprocket is lasting long, I went through 2 fronts already. Sprocket specialists is another place, I didn't have any luck with them, the sprocket wore really quick and didn't want to hear about how bad their sprocket was.

[John451]

Originally posted by deathman53
the sprocket you want is a Iron Man sprocket, its made by Dirt tricks and is $109, they outlast bikes. Typically, 3-4 chains and 8-10 front sprockets to 1(yes, 1) rear sprocket. Some of the guys on ktm talk have had the same rear sprocket for 6-7 years. I have one with 3-4 years on it, it doesn't look much different than new. Its just ashame they don't make smaller than a 36t. I believe any smaller and you need the 2 piece sprockets or need to remove the axle the change the sprocket.

Don't believe the sidewinder warranty, its full of bs!! I had 2 sets, first set is still good, front is getting worn some. The 2nd set wore out quick, chain got alot of play, front and rear sprockets hooked. I called sidewinder about it and they said I didn't use their chain lube and I had a non-stock sprocket combo. They rejected it, they are great for sales, but after sales, terrible. Don't buy into it. If you do order a sidewinder, they make some weird sizes, I got a 36t for 83/84 250r, stock is 42, nobody else had one that would last. That sprocket is lasting long, I went through 2 fronts already. Sprocket specialists is another place, I didn't have any luck with them, the sprocket wore really quick and didn't want to hear about how bad their sprocket was.

/\/\ That's dissapointing...

[54321connect]

I vote for steel, have to check out the ironman sprockets

[ss440ex]

Sidewinder lifetime warranty....
Have you ever tried using that life time warranty?
How was the out come?

[Scro]

Originally posted by ss440ex
Sidewinder lifetime warranty....
Have you ever tried using that life time warranty?
How was the out come?

Read deathman's reply.

[ss440ex]

Yeap....
Same here, SideWinder does not honor thier

so called life time warranty!

Never again!

[1Rockey1]

I too had a bad experience with sidewinder. I gave them a chance to rectify it and they dropped the ball. Their loss, I will never buy from them again and steer others away.

[John451]

Yeah, i have a solid gold sprocket on my rm250... it's decent