which Chain & sprocket ?

[Big Maico 393]

Due to me being lazy & not checking the rear sprocket bolts the right way.

With a torque wrench & not paying attension to detail to make sure that I had checked ALL THE BOLTS. I lost a rear hub.

I now have a new hub on the way & will have it laced up soon, But I need to replace the chain & sprocket, it was just about time to do it anyway!

I would like to know your thought's on which chain & sprockets.
Remmeber this is going on my KTM 525SX.

O-ring or x-ring chain & what brand ? which will last the longest on the torque monster ?

Which kind of sprocket ? Aluminum, carbon steel, crome moly or stainless steel ?

[char393]

I bet you'll get all kinda responses to this question. Probably about like asking a man if they like boxers or briefs?

ANYWAY....

On my KDX I run the DID X-ring chain and Primary Drive steel sprockets. So far, I'm happy with both. If I wanted to spend the extra money, I think I would have liked to try the Ironman sprockets. Of course...my "chick" bike is less than half the displacement of yours...

[4504ever]

I use a sunstar Z-sprocket that is steel and the teeth are off set from each other.It looks different when you see it but I have over 200 miles on mine of hard woods and mud riding and it still looks brand new.I also like it because it wasn't exspensive about 35.00.I also use a R.K. x-ring chain.

[dirtytrixx400]

i would like to pass this on to ya.....i just replaced a friends chain and sprockets for him.....we used the new(er) d.i.d. atv type chain. we were very impressed with it's looks....this is one tuff looking chain...it is a x'ring...x'rings are supposed to seal better and have a longer life over o'ring type. also used the steel sprockets from rocky mountain. if i were riding a big 4 stroke...this would be my choices.

i think it's tensile strength was 8500 psi....and it has gold side plates....rocky mountain prices were very good too.

[dirtytrixx400]

just noticed it....happy b'day to ya too!

[Woody_393]

Do you ride MX only on the 525?

I'd go with a good Roller chain (DID or whatever) in gold, like this one --> DID MX Series Racing Chain

Sprockets... IMOP, just pick some and go... Steel seems to be good, but I like my sprockets specialists quite a bit... but I've not used anything else besides stock.

[2fun]

I say DID X-ring or O-ring chain or Sidewinder chain.

For a torque machine, I would recommend stainless steel sprocket or Ti-Moly.

I'm sure there are other good ones out there, but these are the ones I would feel comfortable with personally.

I'm sure Jay will be here shortly to give some input also.

[tirebiter]

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[Satch0922]

Howard, answer : DID X-ring and IronMan Sprockets (or so I have been told)


Char, answer : "Boxer Briefs"

[Honda_Rider_XR]

I hate boxer briefs, boxers all the way baby!

Anyway, i say you "TRY" primary drive steel sprockets because they're soo cheap, and get a X-Ring chain for sure dude! They all have the highest tensile strength (all the X-rings that is) over the other chain types. (that's actually just a guess).

[2fun]

Originally posted by Satch0922
Howard, answer : DID X-ring and IronMan Sprockets (or so I have been told)

Oh, yeah, I forgot about Iron Man sprockets!

Sounds like they are pretty tough too!

[Jason450]

Originally posted by Satch0922
Howard, answer : DID X-ring and IronMan Sprockets (or so I have been told)


Char, answer : "Boxer Briefs"

I agree here, the Ironman comes with a 1yr warranty. To my knoledge no one else is offering anything close to that. I have a friend running one on his 04 CRF 450 and he is a pretty big guy putting a heck of alot of stress on a rear sprocket and his still looks like new.

[cowboyona426]

RK X-ring and Ironman sprox.

[jaswhitt393]

Hey Howard!
You had better blue loc tite those new sprocket bolts on that Katoom, cause they'll come loose in one ride. I got lucky and caught mine before I ruined a hub.
I like the Moose front and rear(aluminum) sprockets with a DID ERT Gold chain.

oh yeah Char boxer briefs here too

[ddfh2x]

I say primary drive steal sprockets and chain. I have heard nothing but goodness about wear, and price.

[pragmatic393]

I am also happy with the Primary Drive products. Their X-ring chain and steel sprockets are holding up very well!

Primary drive Xring and steel sprockets

[jaswhitt393]

Hey Howard!
Don't leave us hangin' What'd ya end up getting?

[Big Maico 393]

I havent got anyting yet! I'm waiting to get the rear hub & than I'll look at the house budget.

I'm cash poor right now, the wife is only working a few days a week for now! when she go's back to full time, I'll tap the check book.

[pragmatic393]

Originally posted by Big Maico 393
I havent got anyting yet! I'm waiting to get the rear hub & than I'll look at the house budget.

I'm cash poor right now, the wife is only working a few days a week for now! whsn she go's back to full time, I'll tap the check book.

Well then, the $64 dollar Primary Drive combo is perfect!

Cheap chinese chain and wheels are holding up awesome

[jaswhitt393]

Cool, Well keep us up to date on the process. Was this on the KTM?