Cost Of Chain And Sprockets

Mine are shot; what is a FAIR price for replacement parts? Like OEM, but doesn't have to be.

TIA

I picked up an RK chain and sprockets kit for about $180.00 Factory gearing and chain length.

Don't go OEM on chain and sprockets, you'll save yourself some $$. RK or DID are both very good (and is usually what Honda uses anyway)

www.sumofallparts.net

I used these guys for my YZF and got a 520 RK chain plus sprockets, motion pro chain break and rivet tool kit, master link, rivet tips, etc for $230.00 including shipping. the chain was not the best RK, but one from the top. they are on ebay if you like that route, but as I needed the tools too, I called and worked the better deal.

VFR79, Jan 18 2007, 06:20 AMDon't go OEM on chain and sprockets, you'll save yourself some $$. RK or DID are both very good (and is usually what Honda uses anyway)

Yeah, I got a price from my honda dealer just for the factory continuos link chain $246...I asked the parts guy if butt lube came with that and he said NO thats extra...Sprockets were way expensive.

I am searching online for a complete package set /sprockets,chain for my 99..

vfral1, Jan 17 2007, 11:47 PMMine are shot; what is a FAIR price for replacement parts? Like OEM, but doesn't have to be.

TIA

The RK chain kits (keep stock gearing) for VFRs run anywhere from $165-$180 for 98-01. PM me if I can help you out.

Andrew

The RK XSO X-ring chain is rated very high in tensile strength. Try the link below.


http://www.quality-cycle.com/truth_about_m...ycle_chains.htm

I do have some discounted RK chains left and also have oem replacement size sprockets if interested. [image: ImportchainPricelist.JPG]

Almost all aftermarket sprockets will be aluminum, or not so hardened steel. This is something to seriously think about when thinking longevity. If weight is you thing, then the aftermarket sprockets will be A++, but if long life is your thing, go oem sprockets, they are hardened and last much longer than aftermarket units. To boot, the OE front sprocket has a rubber damper bushing that helps cancel some of the vibes from the drive line. However, where OEM gets you is the chain, go aftermarket for the chain. DID is very high quality, just pick up any one of the X ring chains on the market and you will be fine. OE sprockets should run around $70-80, and chain will usually be around $110-120.

Retail on a set of steel sprockets would be $55. Get a good DID or RK chain and you're good to go for another 15k-20k miles.

Thanks for all the advice guys!



The tech at the dealership said that you need a special tool to change the sprockets; anyone know what he is talking about?

vfral1, Jan 19 2007, 03:57 AMThanks for all the advice guys!



The tech at the dealership said that you need a special tool to change the sprockets; anyone know what he is talking about?

Maybe he is referring to the special tool to attach the master link? No special tools required as far as I know to remove sprockets .

I changed mine out a few months ago (got 23,000 miles out of the stockers) and went with a DID chain/AFAM sprockets combo from SprocketCenter.com for @ $200. I used a Dremel to cut the old chain, installed new sprockets and chain, and then had a local dealer rivet the new chain. No special tools needed...IIRC the rear sprocket nuts are 13mm and the front is 14mm.

The whole process was much easier than I anticipated (as compared to my normal hamfisted efforts).

kwb377, Jan 19 2007, 12:09 AMI changed mine out a few months ago (got 23,000 miles out of the stockers) and went with a DID chain/AFAM sprockets combo from SprocketCenter.com. I used a Dremel to cut the old chain, installed new sprockets and chain, and then had a local dealer rivet the new chain. No special tools needed...IIRC the rear sprocket nuts are 13mm and the front is 14mm.

The whole process was much easier than I anticipated (as compared to my normal hamfisted efforts).

thats what i did last chain i replaced. installed new chain with a clip masterlink, rode to dealer and had them install a rivet link

i was thinking about ordering a RK chain and sprocket set from chapparalmotorsports for 169.99. I am satisfied with the price my local dealer wanted that much just for a chain. The chain i need is a 530 right? I am gonna stick with the stock teeth on the sprocket. When should i Change the front sprocket i cant see it if u know avg mileage out of on elemme know please. Man I cant wait for winter to be over.

RK Mike, Jan 18 2007, 12:52 PMI do have some discounted RK chains left and also have oem replacement size sprockets if interested.

I would be interested in chain and sprokets for '96 VFR (4th generation) factory setting... do you have anything and how much would be for the set?

Martina

chris2992, Jan 18 2007, 12:59 PMAlmost all aftermarket sprockets will be aluminum, or not so hardened steel. This is something to seriously think about when thinking longevity. If weight is you thing, then the aftermarket sprockets will be A++, but if long life is your thing, go oem sprockets, they are hardened and last much longer than aftermarket units. To boot, the OE front sprocket has a rubber damper bushing that helps cancel some of the vibes from the drive line. However, where OEM gets you is the chain, go aftermarket for the chain. DID is very high quality, just pick up any one of the X ring chains on the market and you will be fine. OE sprockets should run around $70-80, and chain will usually be around $110-120.

I agree on the weight vs life part of the equation. However, I bought aftermarket steel sprockets from Sprocket Specialist...not real pricey and you have some gearing options.

I think I dropped about $180 total for sprockets and chain. (borrowed a chain tool...thanks Riv!)

No special tools to get the sprockets on or off. A service manual can be handy though...

You can see the prices for the chain above a plus side to the gold and nickel plated chains is the plating helps keep the chain from rusting. The XW-ring chain will hold up better than the basic o-rings, and all chains come with the RK's 20,000 mile warranty.

For the sprockets all I have are stock gearing high carbon, case hardened steel:
Front $34
Rear $36

Shipping in the U.S. is $10 USPS priority

i ordered a chain and sprocket yesterday and I should be riding soon....I got a RK chain and sprocket and paid the 169.99 no cost for shipping i thought it was a pretty good deal..... Thanks for all the advice on what to get .........c ya on the other side!

I replaced the chain/sprockets on my '94 a few months ago with an RK kit. It was ~$136 from Indysuperbikes.com

http://www.indysuperbike.com/customer/home.php?cat=23911

(I have no connection to them. I'm just a satisfied customer)

I am sorry for my poor English but what does "rivet the new chain" mean? unsure.gif

oyama, Jan 21 2007, 11:01 PMI am sorry for my poor English but what does "rivet the new chain" mean? unsure.gif

you have to "peen" the ends of the 2 pins on the master link half to retain the removable side plate. expand the part that comes though the side plate...like a rivet retains things

VFR666, Jan 19 2007, 12:01 PMWhen should i Change the front sprocket i cant see it if u know avg mileage out of on elemme know please. Man I cant wait for winter to be over.

530 chain is stock...and you should change both sprockets when you replace the chain