zach45 Posted January 16, 2011 Report Posted January 16, 2011 whats the big difference and has anyone used those colored chains from ebay. i would like to get the green one but wanna hear some reviews before i buy Quote
BigRed350x Posted January 16, 2011 Report Posted January 16, 2011 (edited) whats the big difference and has anyone used those colored chains from ebay. i would like to get the green one but wanna hear some reviews before i buy The aluminum ones wear faster, the steel ones are stronger. The aluminum ones have a lower rotating mass. If you are drag racing, and shooting for low weight setup then go with the aluminum ones. If you are looking for long life go with the steel. There are also some other metals they make sprockets out of that will last a long time and are light weight. Titanium, chromoly, etc. They are more expensive though. Edit: I would stick with a reputable chain manufacturer. Edited January 16, 2011 by BigRed350x Quote
zach45 Posted January 16, 2011 Author Report Posted January 16, 2011 thanks. ill just order a chain from RMatv Quote
zach45 Posted January 16, 2011 Author Report Posted January 16, 2011 one more Question x ring or o ring? Quote
wacko2000 Posted January 16, 2011 Report Posted January 16, 2011 Zach that pic is awesome, lol Swear Ive seen that done a few times lol Funny you asked this question, I was just thinking about it, Mike running a aluminum sprocket and I see them more and more around. Im not saying it cant happen to a steel sprocket, but after i seen Sals raptor DESTROY that aluminum sprocket, I think ill be avoiding them. I guess for us, the weight isn't so crucial you know.. Quote
zach45 Posted January 16, 2011 Author Report Posted January 16, 2011 im ordering Xring gold chain with steel sprockets you think i should drop down to a 13 or just leave her stock? Quote
gotta_goatsfast Posted January 17, 2011 Report Posted January 17, 2011 im ordering Xring gold chain with steel sprockets you think i should drop down to a 13 or just leave her stock? Do you find yourself running in 6th gear a lot? Quote
Joeyblunts420 Posted January 24, 2011 Report Posted January 24, 2011 I had an 04 YZ250F, with renthal aluminium sprockets, I passed my friend before a big uphill sand jump I landed uphill wfo with no forward momentum and MOST of the teeth came off my rear sprocket as my friend passed me and roosted half the pit's worth of sand on me. Chain was adjusted right, I decided then that I personally wont notice the unsprung weight difference and furthermore would rather have the long lasting and cheap steels that I can depend on to get me home. Quote
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