Sprocket Help

[placidfemme]

I took my bike in for it's WOF today, and yes it passed (yay! :spudflip: )

But the mechanic said I'd need to change my sprockets and chain in the next 1000-1500k's.

Now my bike has a big sprocket... (see pic below).

Now I think the Size for my back sprocket is "48" I dunno what that means, but the mechanic said that because it wasn't a normal sprocket I'd have to order it, but he didn't say where from.

And I'd like it to be a aluminum (sp) one in gold (like it is now) or possibly purple (lol yeah I know how GAY) or maybe even a blue one...

Anyone know where I can get one and about how much it would cost?

Thanks in advance

[TLDV8]

You could try Henry he is not only a motorcycle wrecker,but can also get almost any after market parts including sprockets,chains,batteries etc etc.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=14967

[Two Smoker]

Go to Colemans, upto te parts counter, tlak to dan (the shorter guy with blonde hair) Tell him i sent you and ask him if he can get what you want...

[placidfemme]

Sweet thanks... :)

I could get standard ones put on the bike... but nahhh I like the shiney new stuff hehe

[Ixion]

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Now my bike has a big sprocket... (see pic below).

Now I think the Size for my back sprocket is "48" I dunno what that means, but the mechanic said that because it wasn't a normal sprocket I'd have to order it, but he didn't say where from.

And I'd like it to be a aluminum (sp) one in gold (like it is now) or possibly purple (lol yeah I know how GAY) or maybe even a blue one...

Anyone know where I can get one and about how much it would cost?

Thanks in advance

48 means the number of teeth on the sprocket. I very much doubt it's made of aluminium (though I could be wrong, sucks if it is). Should be nice hard steel.

Your friendly local Kawasaki agent will be able to sell you one. You need to check if the front sprocket (little fella at the other end of the chain) also needs replacing. Usually if the back is gone the front isn't far behind, though not always. No idea how much, but not horribly dear. And you should replace the chain at the same time, cos if the sprockets munged the chain will be too, and a dicky chain will take out your nice new sprocket in no time.

[Flyingpony]

Sweet ride you got there and oh so clean too.

It's a three way deal: Front/rear sprockets and chain get replaced at the sametime. If either sprocket is gone, the others not far away and the chain obviously will have suffered from the worn out sprocket.
Always go for the steel sprocket. They are cheaper and last longer than aluminium ones. Think aluminium are used by motocross riders.

Pass on an estimated cost as your probably running 520 pitch and not the smaller/cheaper light weight 428 pitch I've got. Labour would be ~1 hour. As for parts, my genuine parts would have been $40 front, $80 rear and $130 chain. Bought aftermarket alternatives so I paid $13 front, $44 rear and $63 chain. Can't comment on quality of life. Just had work done.

[GB500nz]

Steel sprockets and O-ring (or X-ring) chain. Unless you rarely ride the thing, the ring-sealed chain will save you money. But you won't get it for $58. A competent mechanic will not take more than 45 minutes to replace the lot.

[placidfemme]

48 means the number of teeth on the sprocket. I very much doubt it's made of aluminium (though I could be wrong, sucks if it is). Should be nice hard steel.

Your friendly local Kawasaki agent will be able to sell you one. You need to check if the front sprocket (little fella at the other end of the chain) also needs replacing. Usually if the back is gone the front isn't far behind, though not always. No idea how much, but not horribly dear. And you should replace the chain at the same time, cos if the sprockets munged the chain will be too, and a dicky chain will take out your nice new sprocket in no time.

:) Yeah I do need to replace the front and back sprockets and chain...

But the front sprocket is the normal ZXR size (don't know what that size is... but the mechanic said they were common and cheap and easy to buy), I also need to replace my chain, but again it's just a random chain that any bike shop can supply.

It's just the back sprocket I'm asking about now, because I don't want a standard boring looking little dull silver/grey thingy... I want one the same as what I have on there now :)

I don't know if it is aluminium or not, I was just taking a stab in the dark lol... obviously I was wrong (learns something new everyday).

:)

[Pixie]

:) I don't know if it is aluminium or not, I was just taking a stab in the dark lol... obviously I was wrong (learns something new everyday).

:)
Put a magnet on it if it don't stick it's aluminminium :hitcher:

[placidfemme]

Put a magnet on it if it don't stick it's aluminminium :hitcher:

thats a good idea :) I'll try that

[FROSTY]

hmmm now lemme think- Who took time outa their day to run a spanner evening/ Who runs a tyre/chain/sprocket company --lemme think now.
Give ol Kerry a ring--he'll sort ya out quick smart

[placidfemme]

hmmm now lemme think- Who took time outa their day to run a spanner evening/ Who runs a tyre/chain/sprocket company --lemme think now.
Give ol Kerry a ring--he'll sort ya out quick smart

I will do :) I was looking at my latest edition of Two Wheels last night... and I saw an ad for a similar type spocket...

I think I should just go down there... me calling in wouldn't be too much help as I don't know anything except 48 teeth lol

[Brian d marge]

Its an Aluminiumininumumumm Afam ( sP) sprocket ,,Very common over hear ..and will last quite some conciderable distance ...yours an import??

They do come in other colors if I remember right ,,,as does the chain,,,dayglo pink anyone ??

Stephen

Actually I am off round the bikeshops today if anywants any comp prices

[placidfemme]

Well... 2 bike shops down... going to phone Motohaus tomorrow... can't seem to find that damn sprocket anywhere...

Front sprocket - no problem
chain - no problem

Alaminium, 48 tooth titon (??) sprocket in gold.... :( no luck...

Red Baron tracked down a supplier, but they said this particular sprocket is for dirt bikes (work fine on the ZXR lol) and they arn't very common and only do minimum orders of 5 :(

Arggg

Hopefully Kerry will be able to help me out as I would LOVE the new sprockets and chain before the 11th :(

[placidfemme]

Spoke to Kerry at Motohaus, he says they (the suppliers) don't make those particular type sprockets for ZXR's anymore... he said he could possibly track me down one that is the same size... just in plain silver colour... suppose thats better than nothing :(

I asked him about asking family I have in Aussie if they could get it and send it over... and he said something about Aussie not allowing imports so they wouldn't have them... which is strange... but yeah...

*sulks in the corner* :violin:

[Lou Girardin]

Chain and sprocket kit from AMPS = $172.00 inc. Steel sprocket though, not poncy gold.

[vifferman]

So, how come your chain and sprockets are stuffed? They were looking good when you brought your bike around whenever the hell that was.

I didn't wreck them by having too little tension in your chain, did I? :spudwhat:
By the way - if having a nice-coloured sprocket is a big deal to you, you could always have it anodised before it's fitted to your bike. :yes:

[Jonty]

Try a gold tinted visor - the whole bike will be gold then :woohoo:

[Bonez]

So, how come your chain and sprockets are stuffed? They were looking good when you brought your bike around whenever the hell that was.

I didn't wreck them by having too little tension in your chain, did I? :spudwhat:
By the way - if having a nice-coloured sprocket is a big deal to you, you could always have it anodised before it's fitted to your bike. :yes:Or hit with a gold spray bomb.

[placidfemme]

Chain and sprocket kit from AMPS = $172.00 inc. Steel sprocket though, not poncy gold.

Thanks, but as mentioned the front sprocket and chain are not a problem to replace... I just want a "poncy" back sprocket :)

[placidfemme]

So, how come your chain and sprockets are stuffed? They were looking good when you brought your bike around whenever the hell that was.

I didn't wreck them by having too little tension in your chain, did I? :spudwhat:
By the way - if having a nice-coloured sprocket is a big deal to you, you could always have it anodised before it's fitted to your bike. :yes:

lol no it wasn't anything you did... Just normal wear and tear... I still have a few k's before I need to get them replaced, just thought I'd start looking now to find the "poncy" sprocket I want...

EDIT: anodised? What is that and how much would it cost?

Kerry at Motohaus said he can (maybe) get me a plain silver rear sprocket the same size, but I don't think it's alaminium and coloured...

[vifferman]

EDIT: anodised? What is that and how much would it cost?
Anodising is that fancy coloured finish you see on aluminium things - it's shiny and metallic, but can be all sorts of colours like gold, bronze, blue, purple, green, yellow, etc etc.
Dunno what it costs, but I'd doubt that it's expensive, as you can make an anodiser yourself. It uses dye and an electric current. And electrodes....
Look on page 91 of the Yeller Pages (TM).

[placidfemme]

Anodising is that fancy coloured finish you see on aluminium things - it's shiny and metallic, but can be all sorts of colours like gold, bronze, blue, purple, green, yellow, etc etc.
Dunno what it costs, but I'd doubt that it's expensive, as you can make an anodiser yourself. It uses dye and an electric current. And electrodes....
Look on page 91 of the Yeller Pages (TM).

lol and it is all on page 91 too!!

Well I just spoke to Kerry at Motohaus, he says it wouldn't cost too much to get done... about $50 (which would be about how much extra the actual sprocket that I want would cost), but he seems to think it would be a waste of money as after a few 1000km's I'd need to go through all that again... He said it wouldn't affect the performance of the bike, just might make it wear out faster...

He said I could get gold bolts and nuts instead lol...

*choices choices*

[bungbung]

He said I could get gold bolts and nuts instead lol...

*choices choices*

You know you could also get a chain with gold side plates too?

[crashe]

You know you could also get a chain with gold side plates too?

Stop encourageing her...
Next she will want the whole bike to look gold with a few purple trimmings on it...

*she has purple hand grips already*

[placidfemme]

Stop encourageing her...
Next she will want the whole bike to look gold with a few purple trimmings on it...

*she has purple hand grips already*

lol if I had the money my bike would be blue/black but because I'm not willing to spend a lot on the bike (anymore) because I wanna save up for my 600 :psst: don't tell Sam lol

[placidfemme]

Well I spoke to an Australian bike parts company that has advertised (In Two Wheels):

"Chains & Sprockets to suit late model bikes... call or e-mail for price & Availability"

And the picture in the ad looks like the exact sprocket I want...

Took them 3 days to get back to me... and they can only supply the plain steel one...

Anyway, still waiting for Kerry from Motohaus to get back to me as he is looking around for me too... if that doesn't work then it's Mt Eden Motorcycles, then AMP's, then Colemans... and so on until finally I find someone...

*goes to look for the guy on KB who lives in Japan*

[Sparky Bills]

Is it really worth the trouble??

If one shop cant find one, chances are that none of them will. They all have the exact same suppliers. (That is if they have actually looked)

Just paint the bloody thing! :rofl:

[XTC]

Is it really worth the trouble??

If one shop cant find one, chances are that none of them will. They all have the exact same suppliers. (That is if they have actually looked)

Just paint the bloody thing! :rofl:
Careful sparky..... You know women are attracted to anything shiny and gold, whether they need it or not doesn't come in to the equation.....
Placid.... Just get the steel sprocket and put the money you've saved towards your 600.

[placidfemme]

Careful sparky..... You know women are attracted to anything shiny and gold, whether they need it or not doesn't come in to the equation.....
Placid.... Just get the steel sprocket and put the money you've saved towards your 600.

lol yeah I want a gold and shiney one! hehe

Your right, I'll keep an eye out though, wouldn't mind getting one, but if I can't I'll just get a normal one.

*still can't decide which 600 I want*

[oldrider]

Hey placidfemme you remind me of "Mavis" in Open all hours. She could never make her mind either. Safety and performance should outweigh fashion. Have you ever seen the result of a bad chain break incident. Now that aint pretty. Always get the best not the prettiest. Good luck, John.

[XTC]

lol yeah I want a gold and shiney one! hehe

Your right, I'll keep an eye out though, wouldn't mind getting one, but if I can't I'll just get a normal one.

*still can't decide which 600 I want*
Can I suggest an XT600 then you can get "dirty" girl... :o

[R6_kid]

drop in to cycletreads on the shore. Tell them you are KB and you'll get a good discount. They will be more than happy to dicuss different sprocket setups (for more acceleration/or more top speed) and have a good selection of bits for it too, im sure they'll have some trick bits, you only have to ask and they'll get it in otherwise.

[placidfemme]

OK I think I've explained myself wrong...

The product I'm buying is Good quality, I'm buying a racing chain and good sprockets. I already have an awesome sprocket on my bike... but like all things... it needs to be replaced now.

I can get the chain and sprockets replaced today if I like, but I still have a few km's before it becomes "dangerous" to ride with the current ones.

I'm not substituing (sp) quality for vanity. Be assured I will only buy and have installed safe, good parts, as obviously my safety is number one. But if I have a great sprocket on my bike already, surely I can find the same one.

The best way I can explain my situation is:

You drop your bike... and you have blue farings... you need to replace them but can only find green ones... by trying to find blue ones does not mean your vain just that you want to keep the bike in the same condition and style as to what it already is...

I will no doubt have to install a random sprocket on there... until I can find the want I want that is...

[Brian d marge]

Hey there

The Afam sprockets ( ie the gold ones) are hard anodised aluminium they will wear at a slightly higher rate than the steel ones and are a little tougher on the rollers of the chain as hard anodising is rather a course finish .. ,,They do get some really good milages though ,

you should be able to use those catalouge numbers to find online / in NZ a source.

You can also get chains in differing colors , red , green. blue etc

Stephen

[placidfemme]

Hey there

The Afam sprockets ( ie the gold ones) are hard anodised aluminium they will wear at a slightly higher rate than the steel ones and are a little tougher on the rollers of the chain as hard anodising is rather a course finish .. ,,They do get some really good milages though ,

you should be able to use those catalouge numbers to find online / in NZ a source.

You can also get chains in differing colors , red , green. blue etc

Stephen

Thank you, and also thanks for looking that information up that you PM'd me :)

[Brian d marge]

I just converted that price into NZ dollars....OUCH ,,,7000 yen here isnt a lot ... My entry fee to the MX races are usually 10 000 per race

but 90 dollars for a sprocket ,,,,,ouch ....( might be worth while seeing if a sprocket manufacturer in NZ has a blank in stock ,,,,then you can take it to an Anodising place ....any color you like ,,,,,)

Stephen
posibly the biggest cheap skate out there !!!!