Who makes the best sprockets?
Mar 3, 2002 | 05:41 PM
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Hey, you could try the stock ones. They're fairly cheap and last a good while. Plus you have a wide variety to choose from. The sprockets from just about any Polaris machine will fit the other. You must remember that the fronts sprockets from a concentric drive machine will only fit a concentric drive machine and the front sprockets from a NON concentric drive machine will only fit the NON concentric driver machines. The back sprockets are pretty much universal. While you didn't state if your machine is a 2x4 or 4x4, if it is a 2x4 you also have the option of changing gear ratios. They make front sprockets for both the concentric drive or Non concentric drive in 11, 12 and 13 tooth sizes. The rears range from a 30, 34, 36, 38 and 42 tooth sprockets. Gear ratios will range from 2.31 (13/30) to 3.82 (11/42).
For chains, you could spend a little extra money and get the EK X ring chain. I've heard it was supposedly the best with the highest tensile rating (8400 lbs).
For chains, you could spend a little extra money and get the EK X ring chain. I've heard it was supposedly the best with the highest tensile rating (8400 lbs).
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Mar 4, 2002 | 10:12 AM
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Like everybody says, stay away from sidewinder. Their setup is only as good as stock, possibly with less life.
Mike,
I got the EK SRX X-ring chain, 8400 lbs tensile, last week. I bought it from the local dealership who sells it by the link. It only cost $0.60/link. For my 76 pin chain, it set me back $45.60, plus $4.50 or so for a master link.
As far as sprockets go, the ones mentioned above are all good sprockets. Stock polaris, sunstar, and renthal. Right now, I'm running a MacDonald front sprocket. I haven't had it on long enough to evaluate how quick it wears, but front sprockets don't hold up real long no matter what brand I use (muddy conditions).
Waylan
Mike,
I got the EK SRX X-ring chain, 8400 lbs tensile, last week. I bought it from the local dealership who sells it by the link. It only cost $0.60/link. For my 76 pin chain, it set me back $45.60, plus $4.50 or so for a master link.
As far as sprockets go, the ones mentioned above are all good sprockets. Stock polaris, sunstar, and renthal. Right now, I'm running a MacDonald front sprocket. I haven't had it on long enough to evaluate how quick it wears, but front sprockets don't hold up real long no matter what brand I use (muddy conditions).
Waylan
Mar 4, 2002 | 07:59 PM
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<< Hey, you could try the stock ones. They're fairly cheap and last a good while. Plus you have a wide variety to choose from. The sprockets from just about any Polaris machine will fit the other. You must remember that the fronts sprockets from a concentric drive machine will only fit a concentric drive machine and the front sprockets from a NON concentric drive machine will only fit the NON concentric driver machines. The back sprockets are pretty much universal. While you didn't state if your machine is a 2x4 or 4x4, if it is a 2x4 you also have the option of changing gear ratios. They make front sprockets for both the concentric drive or Non concentric drive in 11, 12 and 13 tooth sizes. The rears range from a 30, 34, 36, 38 and 42 tooth sprockets. Gear ratios will range from 2.31 (13/30) to 3.82 (11/42).
For chains, you could spend a little extra money and get the EK X ring chain. I've heard it was supposedly the best with the highest tensile rating (8400 lbs). >>
I want to replace my chain and sprockets since my chain is smacking against the swingarm its so loose. Anyway I want more low end acceleration from my '99 400 sport and was hoping you could suggest a good ratio of sprockets to go with. How will I know what size chain to go with after I change the sprocket ratio?? I'm hoping for some gearing that works good with tight woods riding and the stage 1 kit from RCR that will be going on later this week. Thanks in advance.
Mar 5, 2002 | 04:21 AM
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Just a quick thought here you might want to stay with the stock setup until you become used to the amount of power that you will get with the Stage one kit. Then when you are used to how the power comes on from the kit then start to play around with your gearing ratio. A riding buddie of mine put on a stage one kit on his scrambler and it took him a few week's to get used to the extra ponies that the pipe give's you and he can hardly keep the front end down any more with out changing his gear ratio. Take it as you will!
Just a quick thought here you might want to stay with the stock setup until you become used to the amount of power that you will get with the Stage one kit. Then when you are used to how the power comes on from the kit then start to play around with your gearing ratio. A riding buddie of mine put on a stage one kit on his scrambler and it took him a few week's to get used to the extra ponies that the pipe give's you and he can hardly keep the front end down any more with out changing his gear ratio. Take it as you will!