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Title: opinions on which sprockets to buy
Post by: supernutt on October 23, 2013, 09:10:24 PM

I bought a few cheap sprockets off of ebay earlier this year.  It appears they are made out of soft steel because they are just about smoked in 6 months.  I want to buy a good set of sprockets and don't know which brand to buy.  I would like to stick with steel.  Thinking JT or Sunstar?   Just looking for something that will last a couple years.....

Title: opinions on which sprockets to buy
Post by: Bowtie316 on October 23, 2013, 09:51:28 PM

I have heard that sunstar makes a lot of the oem sprockets but I don't have first hand knowledge.

Title: opinions on which sprockets to buy
Post by: Daniel370r on October 23, 2013, 10:02:49 PM

I've run sun star on a 300ex it was built and it was still on it a year or so later when I sold it. I'm not sure how it would hold up on the r. I had a jt 37t on my 363 and it only lasted 2 or three months.  When I buy my next set I plan on getting a more expensive set. It's worth the extra cost so it doesn't leave you setting. IMO

Title: opinions on which sprockets to buy
Post by: CADWELL on October 24, 2013, 11:12:43 AM

I've never really had problems with Renthals, but if you don't mind the extra coin Sidewinder sprokets are pretty damn nice.


http://sidewindersprockets.com

Title: opinions on which sprockets to buy
Post by: Drewski on October 24, 2013, 12:48:06 PM

Ive ran Renthal, Sidewinder and Sunstar. Theyre all good but ive found Sunstar to be the best. Sidewinder is just a plain rip off. When all the Ti sprockets and chain came out I dropped coin on it. The chain and sprockets lasted no longer than my good ole Sunstars. Magic racing (in Michigan) usually has some good deals on the Sunstar chain and sprockets combo. Depending on how much you ride and maintain them, you will probably get a years out of them. Its a once a year thing just like your pivot bearings, axle bearings and whatnot.

Title: opinions on which sprockets to buy
Post by: jcs003 on October 24, 2013, 12:59:27 PM

i have had good like with sidewinder but they are expensive.

john

Title: opinions on which sprockets to buy
Post by: F-Red on October 24, 2013, 01:08:04 PM

Sunstar works for me. I agree about Sidewinder, too pricey for the results. But they will make you a sprocket, of your choosing. I had them make a 33 tooth, for a 300EX many moons ago. Topend freak! :onthego:

Title: opinions on which sprockets to buy
Post by: supernutt on October 24, 2013, 07:24:08 PM

Sounds like sun star it is!  I had sidewinder on a banshee years ago and I was happy with them but the price now is just ridiculous!

Title: opinions on which sprockets to buy
Post by: atv fan 28 on October 24, 2013, 10:10:02 PM

Rebel Gears makes some nice aluminum ones..

http://rebelgears.com/

Title: opinions on which sprockets to buy
Post by: atvmxr on October 25, 2013, 10:56:36 AM

sprocket specialists.  or JT

I've had good luck with just anything.  Except Krause/Sidewinder.  POS, but that was 20 years ago, I would hope they have improved

Title: opinions on which sprockets to buy
Post by: rk88r on October 25, 2013, 11:55:35 AM

My brother bought a Krause chain about twenty years ago that stretched a mile in a couple rides (massive lt250 power). They must have improved or they'd be out of business. Sunstar and JT have been good sprockets for me.

Title: opinions on which sprockets to buy
Post by: red88r on October 26, 2013, 12:22:39 AM

I have the old Nac's rebel gears,Renthal,Sprocket Specialist,Sunstar.  They all seem pretty good.  I even ended up with a blue 37t Sidewinder I gave my cousin today to try on his 400ex.  He's trying to beat my other cousin's 88250r.  I told him good luck....long live the "R"!

Title: opinions on which sprockets to buy
Post by: broken1 on October 26, 2013, 01:05:01 AM

I've always had good luck with sunstar, the only sprocket I had bad luck with was an aluminum one (don't remember the brand) but I only ride my R in the sand which seems to ware sprockets out a little faster than dirt riding.

Title: opinions on which sprockets to buy
Post by: Black Sheep on October 26, 2013, 04:12:44 AM

I have been running sidewinders for well over 20 years. Never had a single problem with any set I bought. I could get a full season (racing every weekend) out of the aluminum ones. My current 450 has had the same set for over 5 years. Sand, mx, Baja, and ice, they have seen it all and still going strong. It surprises me when I read people having problems with them.

Title: opinions on which sprockets to buy
Post by: HAYESTRX250R on October 26, 2013, 09:00:54 AM

Sidewinder has been amazing but ran them with a top of the line RK chain which has been A+ also.

Title: opinions on which sprockets to buy
Post by: pantera1975 on October 26, 2013, 01:11:10 PM

I hve the primary drive chain and sprocket set of my 330 and 250R seem to last good.

Title: opinions on which sprockets to buy
Post by: atvmxr on October 26, 2013, 01:35:44 PM

Quote from: Black Sheep;15781

I have been running sidewinders for well over 20 years. Never had a single problem with any set I bought. I could get a full season (racing every weekend) out of the aluminum ones. My current 450 has had the same set for over 5 years. Sand, mx, Baja, and ice, they have seen it all and still going strong. It surprises me when I read people having problems with them.

Seriously?     Good for you

Title: opinions on which sprockets to buy
Post by: Black Sheep on October 26, 2013, 02:32:59 PM

Quote from: atvmxr;15794

Seriously?     Good for you

Yep!  I won't put anything else on my machines. I always buy the complete set, chain and sprockets.

Title: opinions on which sprockets to buy
Post by: bnau267 on October 26, 2013, 02:34:10 PM

I don't put enough time on my stock R but my DID gold x-ring, Sunstar rear, and Renthal front have been amazing on my 400ex....they just keep going.  Same combo and same results on my YZ250.

Title: opinions on which sprockets to buy
Post by: jamieg45 on October 28, 2013, 07:59:20 PM

I have had good luck with my sunstar and they are  a descent price also