Drilled by the Mechanic

Thanks for the post. I'm going to be checking mine this afternoon. I have a spare stock sitting there just in case but may get another set of vortex, not sure.

Oh and I have never used chain wax. Teflon spray is great.
 
what's better, WAX or DUPONT TEFLON SPRAY.
I use maxima racing wax and notice over time I get a pretty good build-up of wax on top of the under belly fairing that I have to clean every soo often, its like its rock-hard build-up.

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I think your mechanic may have been over reacting a bit just to get your attention. I've run Vortex sprockets much farther than that without a problem. When the points are so sharp you can shave with them, they are done.
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Really?? come on man, there's close to nothing left and you run yours "much farther" than that? How would you like to get hit by one of those teeth flying off at say a measly 80mph, how much more velocity would it have coming off that sprocket? I honestly couldn't answer but being approx the size of a .22 bullet made of sharp aluminum hitting you right in the only exposed part of skin since you are fully leathered up .....your jugular.... ???


I ran it until the teeth began to break just to see how many miles were available in a pinch. When I changed it there were 4 broken teeth.
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That is just flat out reckless or cheap !!! Whichever you prefer....:confused: A pinch? For a $50 sprocket !! If things get that tight maybe you should break out the ole huffy.


Sorry for the rant but I just don't understand why someone would tell someone who may not know any better to use something well past it's limit of being safe. Grant it, I may be sounding a little huffy :rofl: but I thought this board was to help each other out and learn from each other, not give advice that someone unknowingly could put themselves or someone else in danger. :banghead:


:cheerleader::cheerleader:Happy Memorial Day:cheerleader::cheerleader:
 
And that is why you NEVER go with an aluminum sprocket... Its not worth the very minimal weight savings. Our machines are too powerful for those puny sprockets.
 
Tufbusa said:
I think your mechanic may have been over reacting a bit just to get your attention. I've run Vortex sprockets much farther than that without a problem. When the points are so sharp you can shave with them, they are done.

I'm curious how many miles you have on that sprocket? I have used Vortex sprockets almost exclussively over the past few years and the best mileage ever was 13K miles on an 04 GSXR1K. I ran it until the teeth began to break just to see how many miles were available in a pinch. When I changed it there were 4 broken teeth.

I usually change them around 8K miles and they are looking pretty sad by then. That's 8K hard miles. I'm curious as to how long a vortex aluminum sprocket will last under normal conditions? :dunno:
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Tuf I had the exact same Vortex on my 08 (46t). It spit 4 teeth with just over 2k miles on it, (the rest of the teeth were just starting to hook on the tips, but weren't thin at all)I was pretty disapointed in it. My chain was aligned and adjusted correctly too.
I called Vortex to ask them and they said I was lucky I got that many miles on a Busa! I'm using one of their "hardcoated" 46t rear sprocket now, it has about half the miles but looks ok for now...time will tell.:laugh:
 
I have an 08 with almost 30k miles on the OEM sprockets and chain.

How many miles are the OEM sprockets and chain good for??? ?
 
edcop said:
I have an 08 with almost 30k miles on the OEM sprockets and chain.

How many miles are the OEM sprockets and chain good for??? ?
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There is no definate answer. It all depends on how you ride, and how well your chain is adjusted, aligned, and maintained.
 
Rollin20z said:
Really?? come on man, there's close to nothing left and you run yours "much farther" than that? How would you like to get hit by one of those teeth flying off at say a measly 80mph, how much more velocity would it have coming off that sprocket? I honestly couldn't answer but being approx the size of a .22 bullet made of sharp aluminum hitting you right in the only exposed part of skin since you are fully leathered up .....your jugular.... ???




That is just flat out reckless or cheap !!! Whichever you prefer....:confused: A pinch? For a $50 sprocket !! If things get that tight maybe you should break out the ole huffy.


Sorry for the rant but I just don't understand why someone would tell someone who may not know any better to use something well past it's limit of being safe. Grant it, I may be sounding a little huffy :rofl: but I thought this board was to help each other out and learn from each other, not give advice that someone unknowingly could put themselves or someone else in danger. :banghead:


:cheerleader::cheerleader:Happy Memorial Day:cheerleader::cheerleader:
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Well let me help you out just a little bit here and ease your fears as well as lower your blood pressure.

I've never heard of anyone being killed by a flying sprocket tooth and I think you are much more likely to win the lottery than you are to be hit in the jugular by a sprocket tooth. I suspect the tip off that aluminum tooth would do much less damage than a pebble the same size since the tooth only weighs a fraction of the stone. And, I've been hit numerous times with pebles at very high speeds and they sting like a bee. It's usually my biceps that take the hit and always leaves a mark but I've never been seriously enjured. So I think, like the mechanic, you may be over reacting just a tad.

As far as the OP's sprocket, it was still in one piece so apparently it still had some life expectancy, eh? And yes, I did run a vortex sprocket just like his once until the teeth began to break just to see where that happened. And no, I don't recommend anyone run an aluminum sprocket until the teeth begin to break. And no, I'm not poor nor am I cheap. And yes, I have seen multitudes of sprockets worn farther than the OP's without injury or death. And no, he was in no danger of killing himself due to a broken Sprocket tooth.

Just so you know, those teeth will wear down until they have a razor sharp point and then some before they begin to break. I have a photo of a sprocket that is truely worn out someplace. If I can dig it up I'll post it so you can see just how far they go without issue.

I hope this helps ease your worries and relax a bit. :beerchug:
 
sixpack577 said:
Tuf I had the exact same Vortex on my 08 (46t). It spit 4 teeth with just over 2k miles on it, (the rest of the teeth were just starting to hook on the tips, but weren't thin at all)I was pretty disapointed in it. My chain was aligned and adjusted correctly too.
I called Vortex to ask them and they said I was lucky I got that many miles on a Busa! I'm using one of their "hardcoated" 46t rear sprocket now, it has about half the miles but looks ok for now...time will tell.:laugh:
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I suspect your chain is worn or stretched so the rollers don't fit properly in the valley of the sprocket? That's the only thing I can think of that would cause a tooth to fail prematurely?

We are sponsored by Vortex and our cost is very low so I run Vortex on everything including our race bikes. I couldn't even guess how many we have been through over the past few years but quite a number and I have never seen a broken tooth except for the one I ran for 13K miles on a street bike.

If anyone would have problems with sprocket failure I'd think it would be the big HP drag bikes? And I've not heard any scuttle butt from those guys?

Do you have any photos of your sprocket with broken teeth?
 
This is why I exclusively use 3m brand rubber bands on a polyurethane pulley. You can also put sandpaper on the pulley with double sided tape for less slippage! Sprockets are overrated. :laugh:
 
i honestly tak my hat off to your mechanic. its good to have that type to look out for your safety. I say buy the guy a beer and tell him you appreciate his efforts and concern with your safety.
 
Ya know how can they sell such crap(aluminum)with the kind of torque thats works it,anything for a buck,well im happy to read that nothing (seriously) happened to you,have a good summer.
 
You problem obviously are those bst's, but your is luck I have a nice set of factory wheel that I'll let you have straight trade you don't have to give me any money with those sprocket eating wheels.:please:
 
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