Re: [ST] chain and sprocket time

[John Ulizzi <jaulizzi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I second the opinion that you should go with an OEM
front sprocket, you definitely want that rubber
damper. I would also strongly recommend you drop one
tooth off the front. Gas mileage suffers negligably,
and you get a whole lot more snap off the line, and
1st gear isnt so over tall anymore. 1st is still a bit
over tall after you drop to an 18, IMHO...


--- Dan Wetherington <dnlwthrn@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Bil Swartz wrote:
> > Looks like it's time to do the chain and sprockets
> on the '03, might as 
> > well since the rear tire is pretty well shagged
> after a 400 mile romp in 
> > WV yesterday!
> >
> > I know I'm gonna go with the DID 530ZVM2 but need
> to confirm it's a 108 
> > link in length.  It's easy to get 'em to size now
> it seems from those that 
> > sell the newer ZVM2.
> >
> > Also need to confirm the '03 gearing is 18/43. 
> And does anyone have a 
> > good source for sprockets, or have used the JT's
> or other aftermarket ok? 
> > I read the rubber damper is primarily for noise
> damping at testing time 
> > but that there can be other issues such as
> shimming needed if aftermarket 
> > isn't same spec in width?
> >
> > Ahhhh, spring time!
> >
> > aTdHvAaNnKcSe,
> >
> >   
> Bil,
> The correct length is 108 links.  As for the
> sprockets, I believe they 
> switched from the 18t to 19t in either 2000 or 2001.
>  So if you want 
> stock sizes, you need 19/43.  The best source for
> the front sprocket is 
> still Triumph, as they have the rubber damper built
> into theirs.  I 
> don't know if any other manu. makes the front
> sprocket that way.  I'm of 
> no help for rear sprocket though, as I haven't
> changed mine yet.  So I'm 
> listening for suppliers as well...
> 
> Dan
> 
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