What's the benefit of an aluminum sprocket? I get that it reduces weight- but shedding a lb. or two doesn't seem like a very big deal on a 500 lb. bike.
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It reduces rotating mass on the wheel. Less work to turn the wheel.-Steve
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Right, so less work used to turn the wheel means more speed-Steve
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my 46t steel sprocket weighs 3lb 1oz compared to an aluminum that weighs in at 1lb 1ozhttp://www.7thgeardesigns.com
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I got an idea , everyone buy a aluminum sprocket kit from me and then post up how it worked for them.LOLwww.scrmotorcycles.com www.katanaOutlet.com
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The other thing thing with the aluminum sprockets besides weight savings, is less chain wear. Steel on steel will wear out a chain much faster then steel on aluminum.
Even though I dont run an aluminum sprocket or a 520 I still lube my chain every couple rides and clean it often. I use chain waxes such as Amsoil HDMP or maxima chain wax.
FWIW I have used both steel and aluminum sprockets on my dirtbike and find the steel last 3X longer and cost less. Im all about saving money when I can.98 GSX750F
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Normally aluminum is cheaper, easier to manufacter. Not to mention when you use steel it needs to be coated or stainless. Never seen a steel sprocket cheaper than aluminum.www.scrmotorcycles.com www.katanaOutlet.com
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Normally aluminum is cheaper, easier to manufacter. Not to mention when you use steel it needs to be coated or stainless. Never seen a steel sprocket cheaper than aluminum.
Also Aluminum needs to be hard anodized which is a coating so it has some durability.
TmodLast edited by Tmod; 09-08-2010, 07:53 PM.
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Originally posted by Tmod View PostYou ever price JT Steel Sprockets? Bought both 15/47 for under $50.00
Tmod90% of motorcycle forum members do not have a service manual for their bike.
Originally posted by BadfaerieI love how the most ignorant people I have met are the ones that fling the word "ignorant" around like it's an insult, or poo. Maybe they think it means pooOriginally posted by soulless kaosbut personaly I dont see a point in a 1000 you can get the same power from a properly tuned 600 with less weight and better handeling.
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Originally posted by BRAUNSTEIN82 View PostNormally aluminum is cheaper, easier to manufacter. Not to mention when you use steel it needs to be coated or stainless. Never seen a steel sprocket cheaper than aluminum.Originally posted by arsenic93 octane fuel and K&N pod filters rock.
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Steel is stamped. Aluminum must be CNC'd.-Steve
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Originally posted by steves View PostSteel is stamped. Aluminum must be CNC'd.
JT manufactures sprockets the right way, by hobbing, machining and drilling. This is the only proven way to achieve the closest of tolerances and the best teeth profiles. Heat treated and hand finished to perfection
What is hobbing
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Cheaper sprockets are stamped, interesting that the Wiki article mentions that Hobbing is inexpensive.. when I have a sprocket hobbed it cost me slightly more, I have compared the Hobbed teeth and the CNC'd teeth.. and i cant tell the difference between the two tooth profiles, the only difference that I notice is the surface of the tooth that the Hobbing creates, where the roller touches it, isn't as smooth as the CNC'd tooth face. To me that could translate to added wear, not that it does.. it's just an observation I have made.. I prefer a CNC'd unit.http://www.7thgeardesigns.com
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