Sprocket

[OB_jeffw]

In the past I used Vortex sprocket's for the weight reduction they provided. Today I received a new Sprocket Specialists ultra lite sprocket.......man talk about light, and looks very cool.

So here is the breakdown:
stock: sorry have not measured yet.(2-3lb?)
vortex: 16 ounces
ss: 9 ounces

 

[OB_ducmanic]

Let us know if the light sprocket lives up to the Bus'!
ducmanic
Los Amgeles

 

[OB_Gixxer1206]

My 1100 was dynoed at 183 horsepower at the rear wheel with 102 lbs of torque.The Aluminum sprockets used to break 3 or 4 teeth at a time when I used to accelerate.I really wouldnt recommend using an Aluminum sprocket on the Hayabusa.

 

[OB_Gixxer1206]

My 1100 was dynoed at 183 horsepower at the rear wheel with 102 lbs of torque.The Aluminum sprockets used to break 3 or 4 teeth at a time when I used to accelerate.I really wouldnt recommend using an Aluminum sprocket on the Hayabusa.

 

[OB_turbo1300]

jeffw, was your sprocket for the front or for the rear of your bike and what are you gearing it to?

 

[OB_Gixxer1206]

I have used Aluminum rear sprockets on my Modified GSXR 1100 and will never use them again.The teeth on the sprocket couldnt hold up to the horsepower and the torque.I had to switch to a steel rear sprockets.

 

[OB_Gixxer1206]

I have used Aluminum rear sprockets on my Modified GSXR 1100 and will never use them again.The teeth on the sprocket couldnt hold up to the horsepower and the torque.I had to switch to a steel rear sprockets.

 

[OB_jeffw]

Going +3 on the rear just as soon as my new chain arrives. So when you say the aluminum rear would not hold up, poor wear, breaks, cracks? What's the story.

 

[OB_KawAbuser]

My buddy has problems with AFAM aluminum rear sprockets, broken teeth and poor life(4,000m). He suspects the teeth breaking from heavy downshifting, his 1986 900ss only makes about 90hp at the motor. Jeff what can you tell us about replacement chains?

 

[OB_Gixxer1206]

I researched chain tensile strength years ago.The 3 highest tensile strenghth 530 chains on the market are the D.I.D 530 VM gold premium X ring chain.It has 10,200 lbs tensile strength.The Regina 530orpx with a tensile strength of 10,120 lbs and the Tsubaki 530HQR non o-ring chain that has a tensile strength of 10,500 lbs which I have been using on my bikes since 1995.Now dont be fooled by fancy Gold colors.Look at the size and thickness of the links.The Aluminum sprockets that I used used to break under hard acceleration.When 3 or 4 teeth used to break the bike would jerk violently.I would use Aluminum sprockets on a bike with close to 100 lbs of torque.

 

[OB_Gixxer1206]

I researched chain tensile strength years ago.The 3 highest tensile strenghth 530 chains on the market are the D.I.D 530 VM gold premium X ring chain.It has 10,200 lbs tensile strength.The Regina 530orpx with a tensile strength of 10,120 lbs and the Tsubaki 530HQR non o-ring chain that has a tensile strength of 10,500 lbs which I have been using on my bikes since 1995.Now dont be fooled by fancy Gold colors.Look at the size and thickness of the links.The Aluminum sprockets that I used used to break under hard acceleration.When 3 or 4 teeth used to break the bike would jerk violently.I would use Aluminum sprockets on a bike with close to 100 lbs of torque.

 

[OB_Gixxer1206]

I researched chain tensile strength years ago.The 3 highest tensile strenghth 530 chains on the market are the D.I.D 530 VM gold premium X ring chain.It has 10,200 lbs tensile strength.The Regina 530orpx with a tensile strength of 10,120 lbs and the Tsubaki 530HQR non o-ring chain that has a tensile strength of 10,500 lbs which I have been using on my bikes since 1995.Now dont be fooled by fancy Gold colors.Look at the size and thickness of the links.The Aluminum sprockets that I used used to break under hard acceleration.When 3 or 4 teeth used to break the bike would jerk violently.I would use Aluminum sprockets on a bike with close to 100 lbs of torque.

 

[OB_Earl]

I sure agree to the none use of an aluminum sprocket on the busa. I traded in a 99 R1 on my bus, and had an afram conversion on the R1. The back sprocket would last about 1000 miles before the teeth were worn down to a very acute angle in the drive direction. The R1 is a lot lighter than the busa so I would suspect the busa with its higher weight and more horespower would eat that aluminum sprocket up.