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Jim27
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Topic: Chain/sprockets recommendation plsPosted: 31 Jan 2014 at 12:53 |
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Well, I did my best to revive the FUBAR'd chain already fitted to the bike when I bought it. This is what it looked like:
![]() ![]() After over an hour scrubbing with a stuff brush and half a litre of diesel, this was the best I could get: ![]() ![]() Although at a glance it look ok, and despite the fact that some of the links are nice and flexible, there are too many that simply aren't and the rust inside the roller looks pretty terminal. So, it's time for a new chain. The bike came with a 45T rear sprocket already fitted, with teeth that look like Gonzo's nose ![]() I've removed the sprocket and carrier from the rear wheel and tried removing the 5 retaining studs/nuts. As soon as I pulled the carrier/sprocket out I could feel that 2 of the studs felt a little loose. The other 3 locking nuts came off their threaded studs, no problem, but the 2 loose ones appear to have been over-tightened by the previous owner (only takes a few minutes to hunt down and check the torque settings FFS) resulting in stripped thread - so the nuts just span. After a bit of TLC with a butane torch, Dremmel and a cold chisel we got this: ![]() So I've ordered 2 new studs (£10 each!) from the Rocket Centre (nearest Aprilia Dealer I think). Decided I was better getting 2 new as they'll be here Monday rather than buying some used ones off ebay and waiting 1-2 weeks for them. So anyways, I'm removing the 110-link chain and 47T rear sprocket that was fitted. Gonna buy a new chain and sprocket and am looking for recommendations. I'll only be using the bike on the road and don't go balls-out everywhere. Previously fitted a gold DID X-ring chain to my Ninja and JT sprockets so happy to go down that route again unless people advise otherwise. Just need a recommendation now as to sprocket sizes and number of links in the chain to suit...?
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redratbike
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Posted: 31 Jan 2014 at 12:59 |
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gen1 or gen2 ??
call the guys... aprilia performance numbber at the top of the page they will put you right
but i run DID professional and talon sprockets
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Johnboy
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Posted: 31 Jan 2014 at 13:04 |
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Crikey, looks like it's not been used for yonks!
Did you buy it from a coastal area? DID is the way to go pal, phone Griff. I did mine last year, went 16/44 with Supersprox. Some people bitch about them, but I've had no issues at all.
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Spoonz
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Posted: 31 Jan 2014 at 13:22 |
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DID chain for me too from AP
I am a Renthal man for sprockets but AP do nice Talon ones. |
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Jim27
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Posted: 31 Jan 2014 at 13:30 |
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Yeah well kinda. Bought from Liverpool. The previous owner had bought it to use on track but didn't get on with it. He'd since bought an old R1 to replace it so I get the impression it had just been left outside in all weather until he finally bothered to get rid.
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Jim27
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Posted: 31 Jan 2014 at 13:46 |
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What number of teeth are people using on each sprocket and with what length chain...?
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kiwi_rsvr
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Posted: 31 Jan 2014 at 13:53 |
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thats proper fooked .........but totally agree with what folks are saying about giving Griff a call.
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Si600
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Posted: 31 Jan 2014 at 14:01 |
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15:42 on a Gen 2 and the standard length chain.
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IanG
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Posted: 31 Jan 2014 at 14:36 |
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And 16/44 if it's a Gen 1
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WARNZ
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Posted: 31 Jan 2014 at 18:03 |
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108? On the chain n 15/44 seems to be the choice( DID n talon thumbs up here)
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Rtomo
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Posted: 31 Jan 2014 at 18:24 |
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yup i run griff specials with DID and talons ... top quality kit and sterling service from the overlords at AP, 15 44 you will not regret it ;) but get a couple of links longer chain ... mine is right at the front of the adjustment
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Posted: 31 Jan 2014 at 20:40 |
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is it 15/44 on gen 1 guys thanks
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Posted: 31 Jan 2014 at 20:48 |
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I run a DID 520ERS on Rental sprockets 15 or 16 front and 43-46 rear.
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