DID, EK, or Tsubaki
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EK ZZZ is not compatible with Vortex?
I know people running that set up with no problem.
Both of my Busa's had that set up with 0 problems & both ran Vortex rear sprockets.
dont know where that came from...a 530 is a 530 is a 530 its not like the pitch suddenly changed or something...lol....i have this chain and vortex sprockets and over 6 k miles on them...0 problems! maybe vortex and afam just dont get along with the fellows over at ek or they are prejudice..lol
vortex has contracts with rk and regina..its probably the only reason why you found that info..if you go to their web site you will see that they sell rk and regina through vortex racing which oddly enough are the 2 cheapest chains out there..they weight the most and have the least tensile strength
Vortex Racing Components - Sprockets, Handlebars, Rear Sets...
EK Motorcycle & ATV Chain
I have found chain and sprocket kits sold with vortex and ek
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the ZZZ and Tsubaki Sigma are the best chains both offer good life as long as they are taken care of 
I wiped out an AFAM in 7K and a Vortex in under 8K running the ZZZ chain (was beginning to fishhook the teeth)..
Now if you do not mind changing sprockets every 6-8K miles, you can quit reading here.. Me? I got 25K out of my stock sprocket and it was still in great shape. I am not going to hang a part on my bike that needs such constant attention as such a critical point.. I would be buying 3 or 4 sprockets a season and I do not like that idea one bit. I do not race and the extra weight of the steel sprocket does not bug me a bit.. The wear does bother me.. I may put on 1000 miles a week during the riding season..
I CALLED Vortex directly and talked to them about this.. And they told me
"Our sprockets are not compatible with the ZZZ chain due to the lack of stretch. Our sprockets are designed for a chain that will stretch approx. .002 per link. IF you run the EK chain, it will prematurely wear out our aluminum sprockets. The other brands of chain are just fine and you should see normal sprocket wear with them"
I thanked them and ordered the the stealth trimetal sprocket (Thank you to Greg at HPC for the hookup) .. that was 4K ago and is still brand new looking. Of course your riding habits may be different from mine and that could have something to do with wear... but I am a little old lady that hates getting my hands dirty working on the bike any more than necessary..
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Charles at StreetNTrack is who I always got mine from, I think they sponsor this site.
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