johnsonzx14
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posted September 08, 2007 08:22 PM
sun star sprockets?
whats up guys, are these sprockets any good... My guys I get my parts from said the vortex front sprockets are on back order... but he said he can get a sunstar sprocket now.. they are chromoly steel and a little heavier, or he said I can wait...
  
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lietoome
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posted September 08, 2007 08:27 PM
i never had a problem with the sunstar sprocket on my 12.
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stevewfl
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posted September 08, 2007 09:17 PM
if you want the best: vortexracing.com/
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BlackMagic14
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posted September 08, 2007 10:31 PM
I know a lot of people that have had BIG problems with them... the chain jumping on the front sprocket
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kc jr 54
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posted September 09, 2007 01:08 AM
I have also heard of the chain jumping on the Sun Stars. I ordered one and then started hearing all this, and with the Vortex on back order, i ordered a JT. So we will see i guess.
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pmkin10r
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posted September 09, 2007 01:16 AM
Stealth sprockets.
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stevewfl
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posted September 09, 2007 04:52 AM
VORTEX 
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johnsonzx14
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posted September 09, 2007 07:22 AM
well I might wait and get a vortex then, I have a sunstar, but I have heard nothing but good about the vortex....
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stevewfl
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posted September 09, 2007 07:44 AM
I don't work for vortex or anything, but we run those on the road race tracks and they are the bomb
i spend the extra few bux and not worry about sprockets
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stu64
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posted September 09, 2007 10:15 AM
I have sunstars front and back, launching at 5500 to 6500 at the track never had a problem.
I can not see how a chain could skip unless you have it to loose or not aligned front to rear properly.
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johnsonzx14
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posted September 09, 2007 10:16 AM
I hear ya... Ill make up my mind here soon.. Like I said, I already have a sunstar sitting here, so we will see....thanks, guys
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Red1
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posted September 09, 2007 02:03 PM
 Edited By: Red1 on 9 Sep 2007 15:04
Here's a company that makes all types of sprockets:
www.sidewindersprockets.com/Sprockets.html
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stevewfl
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posted September 09, 2007 04:36 PM
Edited By: stevewfl on 9 Sep 2007 18:45
[edited] if you want the best buy vortex IMHO.
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FasterThanStink
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posted September 09, 2007 04:38 PM
SPAMMER.
If I wanted to look at ads I'll click on one on the site.
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stevewfl
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posted September 09, 2007 05:48 PM
quote:
If I wanted to look at ads I'll click on one on the site.
edited it off, that was a bit much huh. anyway, if one wants to see the VORTEX front and rear sprockets in action, simply glance at my avatar.
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BlackMagic14
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posted September 10, 2007 01:02 AM
www.sportbikezone.com rickey gadsons shop has vortex sprockets in stock for the zx14
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blackbullet76
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posted September 10, 2007 08:10 AM
I was gonna get a sunstar rear sprocket for my 14, butI was told that Renthal made the best, so that's what's on the back right now. It's aluminum.
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ninjaboy311
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posted September 10, 2007 10:15 AM
SunStar front and Vortex rear for me, never had a problem with the SunStar yet with about 500 passes. Just keep the chain tension where it needs to be.
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stevewfl
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posted September 10, 2007 11:01 AM
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www.sportbikezone.com rickey gadsons shop has vortex sprockets in stock for the zx14
I suspected Ricky stocks the best.
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princesskiwi
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posted September 10, 2007 11:56 AM
Edited By: princesskiwi on 10 Sep 2007 13:06
http://www.sunstar.com/e2.0_product/e2.0_product_index.html
SUNSTAR - they make great tooth brushes!
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Xtremespeed
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posted September 10, 2007 12:18 PM
I've been thinking about changing my front sprocket too. Any suggestions what brand to get Steve? 
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flatoutbu
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posted September 10, 2007 12:48 PM
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SunStar front and Vortex rear for me, never had a problem with the SunStar yet with about 500 passes. Just keep the chain tension where it needs to be.
I'm the same.....i haven't had any problems with my sunstar yet. The chain does ride higher on the sprocket than the vortex and it's a tad louder. I had both...if i had to pick, vortex....if i had to settle, sunstar.
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Pat Dietrich
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posted September 11, 2007 09:41 AM
I had a sunstar 16 an it went back. It would skip in first, like it let the chain ride up and then jerk into place. I opted to put the stock back on and am now running a 45 rear vortex sprocket. I am extended though so it was easy for me to do this.
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flatoutbu
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posted September 11, 2007 10:17 AM
pat you coming to muncie tomorrow?....im trying out the new michelin..it looks to be good weather.
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jeff martin
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posted September 11, 2007 10:26 AM
Stupid question ? Whats wrong with the stock ones.
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