Vortex/RK combo

[paradoxmd]

The Gixxer needs a new rear sprocket. There's a Vortex on it now. What's the general lifespan of a Vortex sprocket? I'd rather have a steel sprocket or something like what I have on the Kat - Sidewinder Tri-Metal, aluminum hub with steel teeth. I have at least 10,000 miles on that and it's not even beginning to show signs of wear. Only problem there is price. Anyone know a place that has a reasonably priced steel rear sprocket? How about Sunstar? Any good?

[arsenic]

you have a Sidewinder (which IMO is the best) sprocket on your Katana and you don't want to spend that much on the Gixxer? Isn't that a tad backwards?

[paradoxmd]

I know I know, but it was a good time when I bought them for the Kat. Now money's a little tighter. I know in the long run I'll be better off getting Sidewinders but it's still a good chuck of change. A lot of it has to do with how much the wife will let me spend.

[BarMatt80]

replace sprockets with your chain. yeah back might only seem bad, but these things wear together, best practice is to replace both sprockets and chain. personally i would go with the rk/vortex chain combo set. i had one on my kat. it actually isn't vortex sprockets it is suntech or something. it is a hardened steel front sprocket with chromoly rear sprocket with a xso rx chain. Great combo, not to badly priced, ronayers i think has the cheapest. 20k miles warranty aight to bad. i think you get them for around 150 or so.

[paradoxmd]

Ok, one other question, what's the difference in the gold RK chain and the silver chain other than color?

[BarMatt80]

.....color?

you got it color, blang factor.

[arsenic]

I think he meant "bling"

[The CyberPoet]

Steel is cheaper than aluminum.
You can find steel sprockets quite cheap (under $50) if you shop around -- even JC Whitney carries them.

Cheers,
=-= The CyberPoet