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/sh...ad.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

[placidfemme]

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

thats a good idea I'll try that

[FROSTY:Me]

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*