new chain and sprocket suggestions.. - Ducati.ms

tric · Jan 29th, 2012, 12:09 am

hey guys in need of some advice. im just about to change out my chain and i was told that by the looks of it i might need new sprockets, im not necessarily on a budget but just need some suggestions on whats out there, this is my first chain driven bike and im ignorant on the subject..
thanks for your time and advice, - F.B.

08hyper · Jan 29th, 2012, 1:22 am

I use a Supersprox rear sprocket, it has a aluminum center for light weight, & a steel outer ring for durability. For even lighter weight you might want to try a 520 chain set-up.
Aloha Alex

instantsquid · Jan 29th, 2012, 4:21 am

It's always wise to replace the sprockets at the same time as the chain - they tend to "wear together". Putting a new chain on worn sprockets will knacker the chain mucho quickly.

Don't want to recommend brands as I'm in the UK - I've always gone for B&C but don't know if they're available across the water.

Ian.

mikedsilva · Jan 29th, 2012, 4:46 am

1000 GT/Sport/Paul Smart 06-10 Sprocket Center
Does this help?

I bought a set from here after I did a 999 wheel conversion... but i went for a 520 size chain setup...

ducman123 · Jan 29th, 2012, 5:20 am

I just ordered the 520 Supersprox kit from JC. He gives a good discount. Also if you are getting other than stock gearing there is a chart that shows what the best combinations are for wear purposes .

slowerthan · Jan 29th, 2012, 6:43 am

I also purchased my chain/sprocket set from JC. Good price, great service, and he is the sponsor of this forum.

I went with the 520 versus the stock 525. the 520 is both lighter and less expensive.

I am not sure which SC you have, but the stock gearing on the Sport 1000 is 15/38. Most folks go down one tooth is the front to a 14T. It will transform your bike, making it easier to start off from a dead stop. I also went ahead and increased my rear sprocket to 41T. That gives you even faster acceleration, but at the cost of ultimate top speed. But it will also give you more use of all your gears, meaning you will actually be able to use 5th and 6th gear.

poolagent · Jan 29th, 2012, 7:44 am

CHT hard anodized aluminum + RK chain

**JCPakBikes** · Jan 29th, 2012, 4:39 pm

520 or 525
Full kits from Supersprox are
Free shipping (usa) and a Free t-shirt
If you get the drive kit there is a Lifetime guarantee on the rear sprocket

Here are some recommended tooth counts
14/39 14/41 15/42

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Originally Posted by tric

hey guys in need of some advice. im just about to change out my chain and i was told that by the looks of it i might need new sprockets, im not necessarily on a budget but just need some suggestions on whats out there, this is my first chain driven bike and im ignorant on the subject..
thanks for your time and advice, - F.B.

tric · Jan 29th, 2012, 11:24 pm

thanks for all the feed back guys, i really appriciate it.
i dont track my bike or do any hard racing ( though id like to) so i was looking for stock suggestions since its my daily ride

jc thanks i will either order directly from supersprockets or be emailing you soon there are some other things id like to get from you,

once again thanks for the feed back, you guys are awesome.

slowerthan · Jan 29th, 2012, 11:46 pm

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Originally Posted by tric

.....i dont track my bike or do any hard racing ( though id like to) so i was looking for stock suggestions since its my daily ride.....

IMHO, re-gearing the bike (going down on the front sprocket and/or up on the rear) DOES make the bike more user friendly as a daily ride, and the gearing more usable overall (otherwise you will rarely need to get into even 4th gear).