KZScott
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posted January 22, 2008 12:51 PM
aluminum sprocket nuts
anybody try them? I saw a set on ebay. they have steel inserts like a heli coil for threads, so just the outside is aluminum(and anodized any colour you want), but im sure they would be quite a bit lighter than the stockers, and waaay cheaper than TI.
are they legal for drag racing? lsr? am i crazy for thinking about trying them(are they safe)?
they are only $15
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madmike
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posted January 22, 2008 06:02 PM
they are but If I were you I would take a dump before you race and you probably will go faster... 
seriously I dont think I would use them because sure enough you would need to change out a sprocket and you would strip 1-2 of them.... well that would be my luck anyway...
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KZScott
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posted January 22, 2008 09:05 PM
yeah, but what if the other guy takes a shit too? lol
im thinking i will only have to change sprockets once or twice. i have a spare hub i got from a guy with a sprocket
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01 ZX-12R 8.84 @ 156.3 no bars, DOT tires. Pump Gas, NA.... turbo 8.47 @ 164.
00 ZX-12R 8.62 @ 165.2 no bars, slicks, Pump Gas, 55 shot.... turbo 8.32 @173
00 ZX-12R Fastest NA Kawasaki in the world 1: 222.046 1.5: 226.390 Loring AFB
00 ZX-12R street turbo 1: 227.9 1.5: 234.1 Loring AFB
00 ZX-12R LSR turbo 1: 263.1 1.5: 266.5 Loring AFB Worlds fastest ZX-12R
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SteddyTeddy
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posted January 23, 2008 07:24 AM
 Edited By: SteddyTeddy on 23 Jan 2008 07:25
Spend the money and get the Ti nuts. You going to trust those little bits of aluminum to hold your sprocket on?
Side note - Ti nuts will not work with Vortex sprockets. The Ti nuts have a larger flange and the Vortex counter sunk holes are not large enough.
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psycho1122
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posted January 23, 2008 07:43 AM
I have run them for over 7 years. Many sprocket changes. NO ISSUES!
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KZScott
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posted January 23, 2008 11:13 AM
well i like my vortex sprockets, and 7 yrs with no problems... im sold LOL. even if they dont show any noticable gains. im guessing .001 sec lol, they look good
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01 ZX-12R 8.84 @ 156.3 no bars, DOT tires. Pump Gas, NA.... turbo 8.47 @ 164.
00 ZX-12R 8.62 @ 165.2 no bars, slicks, Pump Gas, 55 shot.... turbo 8.32 @173
00 ZX-12R Fastest NA Kawasaki in the world 1: 222.046 1.5: 226.390 Loring AFB
00 ZX-12R street turbo 1: 227.9 1.5: 234.1 Loring AFB
00 ZX-12R LSR turbo 1: 263.1 1.5: 266.5 Loring AFB Worlds fastest ZX-12R
CMG Racing RCC Turbos
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psycho1122
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posted January 24, 2008 08:03 AM
Be sure to torque to spec and use teflon tape over nut when tightening.
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KZScott
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posted January 24, 2008 08:22 AM
thx for the tip on the tape. i assume it saves the finish?
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01 ZX-12R 8.84 @ 156.3 no bars, DOT tires. Pump Gas, NA.... turbo 8.47 @ 164.
00 ZX-12R 8.62 @ 165.2 no bars, slicks, Pump Gas, 55 shot.... turbo 8.32 @173
00 ZX-12R Fastest NA Kawasaki in the world 1: 222.046 1.5: 226.390 Loring AFB
00 ZX-12R street turbo 1: 227.9 1.5: 234.1 Loring AFB
00 ZX-12R LSR turbo 1: 263.1 1.5: 266.5 Loring AFB Worlds fastest ZX-12R
CMG Racing RCC Turbos
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