MADNINJASKILLS
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posted October 24, 2009 05:48 PM
You guys convinced me. Steel is the way to go. I agree on a 600 it should be ok but with the power of a 14, and my "size" as davej was kind enough to point out, steel is the deal. Now what is the best source for a 45 tooth in steel. I found up to a 43 on drivens site. Right now im at 16 and 43 but want to try a 45. I dont use the bike to commute on the highway as much anymore, so i think 16-45 would be fun!
Thanks again guys!
Big Dave
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eklipse636
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posted October 24, 2009 05:57 PM
i have the vortex hardened rear. so far no problems. we will see how long the "hardened" one last.
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LAB3
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posted October 24, 2009 06:25 PM
Sprocket Specialist call them Monday for price.
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Flame On
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Fuel Air & Spark
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posted October 24, 2009 07:12 PM
I bought the stock rear sprocket and dropped a tooth in my front on my last chain change working out well
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MADNINJASKILLS
Novice Class
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posted October 25, 2009 10:17 AM
im already one down on the front now which was a big improvement. when i went up two on the rear along with the front, it was even better. Im ready to go two more up on the back bringing me to 45 or plus 4. I dont do top end runs at all and rarely criuse over 70 to 75 mph. Im all about the pull from a stop! If the 45 turns out to be to much, i will probobly put the stock 17 on the front and leave the 45 on the rear.
Thanks
Big Dave
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davej
Expert Class
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posted October 25, 2009 01:09 PM
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You guys convinced me. Steel is the way to go. I agree on a 600 it should be ok but with the power of a 14, and my "size" as davej was kind enough to point out, steel is the deal. Now what is the best source for a 45 tooth in steel. I found up to a 43 on drivens site. Right now im at 16 and 43 but want to try a 45. I dont use the bike to commute on the highway as much anymore, so i think 16-45 would be fun!
Thanks again guys!
Big Dave
Well, I was wrong, checked the sprocket against a new steel and there was wear. Replaced it so I'm back to steel.
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1mnzx14
Parking Attendant
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posted October 25, 2009 05:26 PM
 Edited By: 1mnzx14 on 26 Oct 2009 01:28
I remember buying a sprocket and chain from these guys when I had a gsxr1k, they were kind of expensive but it lasted for a long while and I was not easy on the throttle. www.sidewindersprockets.com
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INTIMIDA2OR
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posted October 25, 2009 05:49 PM
Interesting.
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masszx14
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posted October 26, 2009 08:44 PM
I have 6K miles on my 14 and other than the stock rear 41T I've used 2 rear Vortex sprockets on the stock rear wheel, 1 Vortex sprocket on the gsxr wheel and currently have 2 rear Vortex sprockets for the BST wheel... all held up great 
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INTIMIDA2OR
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posted October 26, 2009 09:26 PM
Vortex is a good brand you get what you pay for. I'm gonna stick to steel though cause I've never had a problem with steel.
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Flame On
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Fuel Air & Spark
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posted October 26, 2009 09:27 PM
I took good care of my last set well and got 35,000 miles I plan to get the same or more with this set also
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INTIMIDA2OR
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posted October 26, 2009 09:51 PM
Almost 54,000 on my sprockets , I'm gonna change em out when I change out my chain at my scheduled 60,000 or so .
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SteddyTeddy
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posted October 27, 2009 04:46 AM
60K miles! Do you know where the throttle is? LOL
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Flame On
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posted October 27, 2009 06:35 AM
Edited By: Flame On on 27 Oct 2009 14:36
You should chaing them all at once front back & chain to avoid faster wear on the parts cheaper in the long run
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INTIMIDA2OR
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posted October 27, 2009 09:09 AM
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60K miles! Do you know where the throttle is? LOL
I don't know what you're talking about
Actually the miles are lower. I swapped to another wheel and tire that had another sprocket too cause the tire was like new. So I kept that setup for 20,000 miles. Then in the last wreck sombody else needed the new tire from my wreck so I swapped back to my original wheel and sprocket. So it had a 20,000 + mile reprieve lol
Also I just looked at my front sprocket and its looking loke the teeth are starting to fold 
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SteveWFL
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posted October 27, 2009 09:12 AM
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Same here. I run Vortex now even though I HATE Vortex as a company.
easy on our fellow Floridians .... they may move to China if we hate on 'em
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INTIMIDA2OR
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posted October 27, 2009 09:38 AM
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You should chaing them all at once front back & chain to avoid faster wear on the parts cheaper in the long run
Well when it's time to change this chain out I will be changing them all at once. The stock sprockets do pretty good.
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SteddyTeddy
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posted October 27, 2009 09:45 AM
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Same here. I run Vortex now even though I HATE Vortex as a company.
easy on our fellow Floridians .... they may move to China if we hate on 'em
Well then they should take better care of us locals.
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