Re: [St] Chain & Sprockets

["rlnm2000@xxxxxxxxx" <rlnm2000@xxxxxxxxx>]

I went from the stock 19/43 to a 17/43.  Fuel economy suffers a bit, but I wasn't driving long distances.  For short commutes I don't need a 160 MPH top end. ;-)  It's more fun having low end acceleration than high top end speed.

Anyway it's a steel front and an aluminum rear, and I don't have any problems.  The aluminum rear is just fine.

My chain is an RK 530XSO style and it's got about 10,000 miles on it.  No problems.  The X style o-ring is good for keeping the seal.  IMO - no matter what chain you buy, religious maintainance is what gets maximum wear.  No matter how expensive the chain, if you don't maintain it it will not last.  that's my 2 cents.

Rich

----- Original Message ----
From: Peter Kroeker <peter.kroeker@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2008 10:07:36 AM
Subject: [St] Chain & Sprockets

Time for replacing my chain and sprockets, wondering about latest advice.  I'm considering DID 530ZVM2 chain with either JT or Renthal sprockets (available through motorcycleonlinestore.com).  JT are steel/steel F/R, Renthal are steel/alloy but are more costly.  

I have stock 19/43 gearing, but probably going to buy both 18T and 19T sprockets to play around with.  Also, I recall from previous postings that people had preference for staying with Triumph front sprockets.

Thoughts?

Peter
'00 ST Sapphire Blue
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