Chain and Sprockets

Chain and Sprockets
Posted by Buckeye513 on 06 Jan, 2013 09:41
Just getting started getting my 87 Zilla up to snuff wondering if anyone had any suggestions for a sprocket set up and chain to use mainly want to gear for drag racing but also want to trail ride it. Mainly for the chain want something that's gonna last a little bit. Tooth count on sprockets I was thinking 12 front 42 rear or 13 and 42 opinions please also any recommended brands.

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Posted by BadMoonRacing500 on 06 Jan, 2013 12:48
Don't run a 12 on the front it creates a bind in the chain. A lot guys don't like 13 fronts for this reason. I would try a 14-42, 13-42 for drags. I think most of the Guys are running Krause chains and sprockets. Most steel sprockets will work good. Just stay away from aluminum, they wear out fast and teeth like to break off.

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Posted by Mitch Keller on 06 Jan, 2013 13:09
I thought 13/42 was stock? 14/47 is a nice combination. DID X ring Chain, Steel Front , and Sprocket Specialists rear (Aluminum that is heat treated - called Titan Tough

http://www.sprocketspecialists.com/sprockets/products/suzuki

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Posted by Dezsled on 06 Jan, 2013 13:58
Supersprox .... Bi metal sprocket, steel for long life, aluminum for light weight

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Posted by Buckeye513 on 06 Jan, 2013 15:48
Where's a good place to order these sprockets and chain from Moon? I'm planning on spending a few hundred I want good stuff. What's better o ring or x ring type of chain?

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Posted by Stpltn250r on 06 Jan, 2013 16:16
What kind of soil will be the drag races be on. What type of tire are you running. What is the length of the swingarm are you running. What is your motor set up. Race gas or methanol. Porting. Traapped CR not kicking compression.

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Posted by Buckeye513 on 06 Jan, 2013 19:52
Quote from: Stpltn250r on 06 Jan, 2013 16:16
What kind of soil will be the drag races be on. What type of tire are you running. What is the length of the swingarm are you running. What is your motor set up. Race gas or methanol. Porting. Traapped CR not kicking compression.

Dirt drags and field drags. Brand new paddle style knobbie tires not 100% on the brand and name of tire. Swing arm is stock length will run a detachable aluminum wheelie bar. Will be running max 100 to 110 octane gas. Not sure what trapped cr not kicking compression means.

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Posted by Buckeye513 on 08 Jan, 2013 10:16
Ordered a RK 520EXW Gold XW-RING chain a 14 tooth front sprocket and a 42 tooth steel rear sprocket.