tigger
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posted August 30, 2006 08:10 AM
 Edited By: tigger on 30 Aug 2006 09:11
Sidewinder Tri metal sprockets?
The Tri metal sprockets looks promising with the best of both worlds. Aluminum on the inside using metal for the teeth. They claim that they have a lifetime warranty. How does this warranty work? You think they will keep on giving me new sprockets everytime I change the chain. They would probably deny the wear and tear if it does'nt look obvious. I know that I can't be combining new chain with a little wornout sprockets. Has anyone ever tried this product?
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D
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posted August 30, 2006 08:13 AM
Spensive though.
I haven't seen/read anything yet that indicates the extra $ are worth it though.
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tigger
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posted August 30, 2006 08:14 AM
If this is the last sprocket that I'm buying for the life of my bike it will be worth it. I'll give them a call.
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posted August 30, 2006 08:20 AM
You only plan on puttin 10k on yer bike???
I've doubled that already and only done 1 chain/sprocket replacement (at bout 15k).
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tigger
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posted August 30, 2006 08:23 AM
They claim they have a lifetime warranty.
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posted August 30, 2006 08:32 AM
Well let us know how that all works out then.
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philmy3rdleg
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posted August 30, 2006 10:41 AM
I have one for the crf 450 and it works great because its stronger than alum. and doesn't bend when I hit rocks off road. But its heavier, so for the zx10 I use Renthal because I don't have to worry about bending them. I also purchased their expensive chain(520) for my zx6r and it stretched fast so I went to DID and like it better.
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tigger
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posted August 30, 2006 02:09 PM
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I have one for the crf 450 and it works great because its stronger than alum. and doesn't bend when I hit rocks off road. But its heavier, so for the zx10 I use Renthal because I don't have to worry about bending them. I also purchased their expensive chain(520) for my zx6r and it stretched fast so I went to DID and like it better.
What's up with their lifetime warranty?
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bovinespongiformencephalo
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posted August 31, 2006 08:59 PM
Why don't you read it and tell us.
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tigger
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posted September 01, 2006 07:11 PM
Hook on phonics.
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frEEk
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posted September 01, 2006 11:07 PM
why not use their Ti offering if u want the best of both worlds (longevity and weight)?
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bovinespongiformencephalo
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posted September 02, 2006 07:26 AM
Why not get a cheap Sprocket Specialists unanodized aluminum sprocket. If you take good care of the drive train by keeping the chain loose and lubed, your sprocket will outlast the chain. Getting a steel rear sprocket is like putting bandaids on cancer. You seriously fucking something up if you have sprocket wear issues.
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dubious
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posted September 03, 2006 07:34 PM
an old stretched chain will fuck sprockets in no time, and vice versa.
all new all at once.
They wear together, keep it lubed, and adjusted.
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