Re: [St] Chain & Sprockets

[Todd J <me_shucker@xxxxxxxxx>]

I too am looking at this little maintenance upgrade. I called the shop and was quoted something like $75 for the front OEM Triumph sprocket in either 19 or 18T. I am opting for the JT front for $25. Personally, I am interested in seeing what the fuss is about with the 18T, as I have heard that if you are looking for a seventh gear on the highway with the 19T you will really be tapping for it with the 18T. I do a bit of touring and at times it does involve long highway miles. But OTOH, I have heard it is nice to have the 18 in stop and go traffic. So, we'll see. 
   
  T

Dan Wetherington <dnlwthrn@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
  The reason people prefer the Triumph front sprocket is for the rubber damper
that is molded into/onto it. This supposedly reduces noise. I'm at about
the same point as you, and will most likely do the same (try both 18T and
19T sprockets). I've contemplated asking the local shop if they have any
18T laying around (I guess its a common swap for the Bonnies to go from the
stock 18T to some other size), but I don't spend enough time or money there
to get any freebies...

On Sun, Apr 20, 2008 at 9:07 AM, Peter Kroeker 

wrote:

> 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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