Longest lasting sprocket?

[NuckaMan]

It's almost time for some new tires and "while-I'm-at-it", I'll be replacing the OEM sprocket and chain.

My Busa serves a commuter/touring bike for me, so I don't ride it that hard, but I do want a longest-lasting setup between tire/chain/sprocket changes.

Tires: Mich. Power Road 2

Chain: DID

Rear Sprocket: Hoping to hear some suggestions?

Front Sprocket: OEM?

Thanks

[flynlow]

The DID ZVM2 is a good chain (10,400# rating). You probably already know aluminum sprockets offer a short life. The SuperSprox seem very good but are gold and black. I went for regular hardened steel. JMO.

[BIG GUY]

On the sprockets I go with a steel version. On the chain I go with what is best out on the market and what I can get a good deal on. I have about 20k on the chain that is on my bike now and it's gettiin close for it being needed to be replaced. Good luck on your search.

[flynlow]

You may also consider going +3 on the rear for a little extra low end pep. Downside is you'll need a SpeedoHealer or something similar to make your speedometer correct.

[MikeSomething]

"EK ZZZ" chain does a good job.
Haven't heard anything bad about "SuperSprox" sprockets...

[bowwow]

Steel. Check around, there are always deals on sprocket and chain combos. You just have to look.

[RJB]

EK chain
JT steel sprocket if you sport tour and commute keep stock size maybe +1 in back but that would be it

[2hip]

Lots of guys run Supersprox here...steel outer ring...inner aluminum...Guys with big hp are also using them because they last...price..not too bad...Pashnit.com is where I got mine he is one of our sponsor guys..2hip

[blownws6]

I got Vortex, but as far as how long it will last, don't know, just throwing it in the mix.

[BA BUSA]

A standard steel sprocket is your best bang for the $$$...Supersprox is a good product, but not worth the extra $$$ vs. a good steel one.

[HAYABUSA1340]

Hows titanium sprockets and they make chains too

[AJAY]

Sunstar makes excellent steel sprockets. Basically Japanese OEM sprockets, but a lot cheaper than Suzuki prices. Been using them for years. A little harder to find than JT Sprockets, but about the same price. Dennis Kirk carries Sunstar for the Busa.

Just for grins, I checked out factory parts at Oneida Suzuki SPROCKETS / CHAIN GSX1300 HAYABUSA 1999-2007 :: Hayabusa 1998-2007 :: OEM Replacement Parts :: Suzuki Hayabusa :: Street & SuperSport :: Oneida Suzuki Inc Looks like you could do all factory parts (chain and sprockets) for $236.42 shipped. That's a lot less than I thought it would be.

[NuckaMan]

Thanks for the response everyone and the suggestions.

Yeah, I'd be definitely shopping for a steel or steel-teethed sprocket. Since I'm not racing, slight gain or maintaining current rotational weight is not a huge issue for me. I'm all about reliability now.

As for a Titanium sprocket comment, due to the nature of titanium and the application, not only would it be very expensive but there would be no performance gain over a heat-treated and hard-ano'ed aluminum sprocket...in fact, it maybe worse due to the high-tensile strength of Ti (it would be make for a very unforgiving sprocket and prone to teeth being easily chipped or cracking).

Ti chain, which I have never seen, would be interesting. It would be pretty dang light, but gotta be expensive and have a really short working life. But this depends on where and how Ti is used on the chain.

Sorry, my engin-nerd was coming out.

[GoldenChild]

PBI/ZVX2 will put it up against anything on the market.

pm sent

[outlawbusa]

The stock sprocket hanging on the wall has lastest me the longest~!~

I use some Vortex, looks like you've got some good info going here~!~

[HAYABUSA1340]

Yeah on the titanium chain look it up the price really isnt to bad and let me know what you guys think cant exactly remember the site i did have the site in my favorits

[ericw94061]

Vortex only lasted 10k, after 35k on the original steel sprockets and chain, and that's mostly commuting miles... I'm going back to steel.

[jdsbusa]

Another vote for SuperSprox.....and go +3 on the teeth!

[BIG GUY]

Does pashnit sell both the supersprox and the ek zzz chain? I am gonna need chain and sprocket here pretty soon.

[pashnit]

Does pashnit sell both the supersprox and the ek zzz chain? I am gonna need chain and sprocket here pretty soon.

Yes. EK ZZZ comes in 120 links in silver, gold or chrome. Stock length on Gen-I is 112 links.



This page will sell you the sprocket, the chain, or the combo kit.