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I wonder how many aluminum sprockets one would go through for every Ti-Moly sprocket?

 

Good Question Nut,

Any one know the weight difference between the 520 Tri Moly Sprocket 42t vs the 520 Steel Sproket 42t?


Oh it would be 3 Aluminum Sprockets vs the Tri Moly on cost, Wear would depend on chain type, care of the chain, and riding styles, I have a aluminum rear with D.I.D. o-ring chain on my LT 500 thats over 10 years old with miles and miles on it and still in GREAT shape!

 

This is about the same experience I have had with 520 aluminum rear sprockets with a 730 bigbore DS. I have had a Ti-moly last me an entire season and it still has little sign of wear. I spent about $300 in 2005 on Aluminum sprockets. I ran the Ti-Moly in '06. I paid $129 for it plus minimal shipping.

One of the best money savers for me.......

 

I have a stack of completley hammered alum. sprockets. The sidewinder is still going strong. At around 65 bucks a pop for an aluminum one every few months, drop the 150 and forget about it! I couldnt get more than 2 or 3 weekends out of a aluminum sprocket. money well spent for me.

 

Well it sounds like i should get the Sidewinder Ti-Moly.Do these weigh the same as a typical steel sprocket?Now i just have to convince the Boss that i really do need one of the Ti-Moly sprockets.I sure could save some $$$$$ if i stayed away from these forums.LOL.

 

Ti-Moly will be lighter than steel that is for sure. It is probably slightly heavier than aluminum.

One thing I have found is that the aluminum sprockets last much longer if you run your chain slightly tighter than Bomb 530 spec.

 

This is true! If you do this, you need to keep your chain in better condition than most do........way better than I do! lol

On the R1 bike I have to keep a very tight chain.......way tighter than I feel comfortable, anyway to keep sprockets on it.........but it works. I just replace it often.

 

What is the stock chain length 01 530

 

I also am going to do this conversion to my DS soon. I have a buddy that found out from Sidewinder that if you use all of their stuff they will warranty everything, especially the ti-moly stuff.