ok to go for this?
http://www.mandp.co.uk/productinfo.aspx ... -REGINA-CZ
on the 91.99 option? or would this not be good enough?
i have no idea about chains and sprockets!
chain and sprockets
Re: chain and sprockets
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150 quid makes me weep, the storms such a money pit at the moment!
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Masterdave - keep an eye out on the bay, I got a set for £45 odd - DID X-ring, hardly used.
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look on ebay as busters have C/S kits advertised m8
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Re: chain and sprockets
Guys if i go 1 tooth less on the front sproket, what is the number of teeth for the rear? and am i rite in thinking that if u drop 1 from the front acceleration is increased with a drop in top speed. Also which make and type of c/s should i go for. Thanks fellas
oh and whats the chains "pitch" and why are they differant coz i can buy chains for the Storm but they have a differant pitch. and do i go "heavy duty" "o ring" or stick close to the origional
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Re: chain and sprockets
Standard sizes are 16 front, 41 rear.darrenmartin wrote:Guys if i go 1 tooth less on the front sproket, what is the number of teeth for the rear? and am i rite in thinking that if u drop 1 from the front acceleration is increased with a drop in top speed. Also which make and type of c/s should i go for. Thanks fellasoh and whats the chains "pitch" and why are they differant coz i can buy chains for the Storm but they have a differant pitch. and do i go "heavy duty" "o ring" or stick close to the origional
too many to pick from
Yes, reducing front or increasing rear will have the effect you describe.
Re pitch, don't bother fitting a 520; although they're slightly lighter they'll wear quicker.
Might be a good idea for racing, where grams count, but not for road use.
Due to the amount of faffing about and getting greasy, I'd suggest that you do the job properly, with decent quality parts, and have done with it.
An X ring chain is a good choice, go for heavy duty or extra heavy duty.
DID, AFAM or equivalent quality chain, and as good sprockets as you can afford.
This seems very cheap for a new one:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Chain-and-rea ... 500wt_1413
but you'll need to buy a front sprocket separately, between £12 and £20 for a front.
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
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How many miles can one expect from road use with a 520 chain and ally sprocketstony.mon wrote:Standard sizes are 16 front, 41 rear.darrenmartin wrote:Guys if i go 1 tooth less on the front sproket, what is the number of teeth for the rear? and am i rite in thinking that if u drop 1 from the front acceleration is increased with a drop in top speed. Also which make and type of c/s should i go for. Thanks fellasoh and whats the chains "pitch" and why are they differant coz i can buy chains for the Storm but they have a differant pitch. and do i go "heavy duty" "o ring" or stick close to the origional
too many to pick from
Yes, reducing front or increasing rear will have the effect you describe.
Re pitch, don't bother fitting a 520; although they're slightly lighter they'll wear quicker.
Might be a good idea for racing, where grams count, but not for road use.
Due to the amount of faffing about and getting greasy, I'd suggest that you do the job properly, with decent quality parts, and have done with it.
An X ring chain is a good choice, go for heavy duty or extra heavy duty.
DID, AFAM or equivalent quality chain, and as good sprockets as you can afford.
This seems very cheap for a new one:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Chain-and-rea ... 500wt_1413
but you'll need to buy a front sprocket separately, between £12 and £20 for a front.
Trying work out the inertia difference
Would it dyno more bhp with a 520 on?
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Re: chain and sprockets
It varies.
Usage, weather, time of year, how often it's lubed, whether you ever clean it, if there's a Scotoiler fitted, etc, etc.
Use 'em up and wear 'em out, then fit a new set.
Usage, weather, time of year, how often it's lubed, whether you ever clean it, if there's a Scotoiler fitted, etc, etc.
Use 'em up and wear 'em out, then fit a new set.
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.