Chain & sprockets

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  1. Clarkey

    Clarkey Member

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    Hi my 2008 blade is due for a new chain & sprockets
    Any recommendations
     
  2. megawatt

    megawatt Well-Known Member

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    DID X ring Gold, Renthal front and rear, or Talon rear.
     
  3. bubba

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    give b&c express a ring mate have always found them good! tubaski chain and renthal sprockets.
     
  4. Racespares UK

    Racespares UK Active Member

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    We can supply you with chains and sprockets and you get a 1000rr discount.

    Mike
    07808 476377
     
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  5. JM1

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    I recommend you read all the other threads which already exist on this subject ;) :)
     
  6. CastrolCraig

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    As mike said, give him a ring, i get my parts from racespares and no one seems to be able to match them price wise.
     
  7. tgosai

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    im putting on renthal sprockets and Tsubaki chain, got the kit from sportsbike, paid £195 for it.

    i was suprised at how easy it was to remove the front sprocket, i've read elsewhere that its really hard, but i managed to take the 14mm bolt with just a bit of force.
    Has anyone esle found it easier than what its made out to be ? im fitting it on 2010 blade.
     
  8. megawatt

    megawatt Well-Known Member

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    Shouldn't be that easy! Tighten it with bike in gear and someone pressing on brake lever, should undo it the same way.
     
  9. tgosai

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    It was tight, but not really tight, I've heard people say you need a breaker bar etc, but didn't need any of that, just a hard push on the wrench.
    The bolts only 14mm, I was expecting to see a 27mm nut.
     
  10. megawatt

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    As long as it has the correct torque on it , it should be OK. I usually put a dab of silicone on the threads to stop it undoing.
     
  11. Slow and fast

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    My front sprocket was quite east to get off, in gear foot brake on, no problems.
     
  12. Clarkey

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    Thanks for your replys I will give mike
    A call after pay day
     
  13. gav77

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    There easy to get off mate I used a piece of wood wrapped with a towel around it, just put it between the rear wheel and the swing arm to lock the front sprocket from moving, I was always told if you left it in gear with the rear brake on you could damage the cogs inside ya gearbox, better be safe then sorry ;)
     
  14. sinewave

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    Can't see any gearbox designed to take 175 BHP would keel over when threatened with the strength of 1 mere Man who must have all of 1/4 BHP at his disposal in his arm before leverage!

    ;)
     
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  15. megawatt

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    Agree with you there sinewave. Where do these stories come from???
     
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    The Internet ;)
     
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    i've found standard Honda stuff lasts better than any after market stuff - i have been lucky to get brand new but second hand off ebay kit for same or less than after market stuff.

    Just my experience of course - but 60k's worth must count for something....
     
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  18. gav77

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    Oh powerful wise one will you teach me:D
     
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    Ahhhh, the fount of all truth...
     

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