Chain convertion:What sprockets will fit?

[M.V.]

Hi All, wanting to go to either a 520 or 530 chain, (mainly due to the cost of 525 chains) & I've done some searching, but I can't dig anything conrete up....

Anyway, which sprockets will work on the TRX?

Are there any that you can get working without extensive maching?

I'll be running 17/43 gearing, cos that's what I've got now & I like it.

Thanks in advance!

[Mincehead]

Sprocket manufacturers will just make up a rear from blanks in whatever you want, the rear is simple the front might be more problematic, I think the splines are the same as an R6 though.
In the UK we`re spoilt for choice with sprocket manufacturers but not sure about over there in the colonies.
If you take or send a front and rear standard sprocket to them they`ll manufacture whatever size and tooth number you require, it`s what the racers do to enable them to get gearing for all situations.

[M.V.]

Roger that, I'll have to see if I can find any manufacturers... We used to have Chain Gang but I've heard they don't do motorcycle stuff anymore.

I was hoping to use off the shelf stuff, but oh well.

[Mincehead]

Apparently JT are in Australia, try contacting them for advice :

http://www.jtsprockets.com/42+M552e710fdb6.0.html

http://www.jtsprockets.com/63+M552e710fdb6.0.html

This gives you all the details you need, diameters, pcd`s, bolt holes, number and diameter of splines etc:

http://www.jtsprockets.com/52.0.html?&L ... id=2466&p=

49 tooth rear sprocket?
Wheelies R us!!!!!!!

[M.V.]

Good point Mincehead, I have sent them an email.

They are our generic sprocket supplier over here, should have checked them first!

[Kayla]

Hi All, wanting to go to either a 520 or 530 chain, (mainly due to the cost of 525 chains) & I've done some searching, but I can't dig anything conrete up....

Anyway, which sprockets will work on the TRX?

Are there any that you can get working without extensive maching?

I'll be running 17/43 gearing, cos that's what I've got now & I like it.

Thanks in advance!

B&C Express do a 520 conversion for the TRX, they just don't list it. Send them an email

[M.V.]

Just heard back from JT, 530 only,

http://www.jtsprockets.com/61.0.html?&L ... =JTR859.43 for the rear

&

http://www.jtsprockets.com/61.0.html?&L ... =JTF580.17

for the front, should be able to cross reference other manufacturers from the list of models provided

[devlin]

Just looking at my setup. The front sprocket I just pulled from my bike has what looks like rubber molded to each side. Is this a stock original sprocket or after market?

Edit: I was poking around the JT site and found this page...

http://www.jtsprockets.com/52.0.html?&L ... id=2466&p=

2nd Edit: But I just reread your first post and realised you don't want 525. As you were.

[M.V.]

Just looking at my setup. The front sprocket I just pulled from my bike has what looks like rubber molded to each side. Is this a stock original sprocket or after market?

Yes, that's the genuine one. Twice the price of a JT. Still haven't worked out what the rubber does though...

[devlin]

The only thing I can think of is vibration damping as each roller strikes the sprocket.

[Mincehead]

Yep, that`s about it, a type of chain cushioning effect `of sorts`on the mesh with the sprocket.It might make transmission/chain noise slightly more quiet I suppose but not much else.

[devlin]

Mmmm, this recent tear down is starting to get out of control. Having inspected the drive train, I am also now up for a whole new set up. Starting to get the hook on the teeth. I wonder if the chain is original as well.

[M.V.]

Chain Gang also do a 530 conversion,

Their front sprockets are $55ea, any size, & Rears are $139ea, any size.

$300 for JT Sprockets & RK chain or $500 for Chain Gang stuff...

Decisions, decisions...

[Kayla]

Chain Gang also do a 530 conversion,

Their front sprockets are $55ea, any size, & Rears are $139ea, any size.

$300 for JT Sprockets & RK chain or $500 for Chain Gang stuff...

Decisions, decisions...

Bloody hell!

£300 for chain and sprockets? If you send me a PM and tell me what you want, I should be able to find some sprockets cheaper here and post it out to you, but you'll still need to find a chain over there to match.

[schmiffee]

No No...that's $300 ($$$) not £300

At the current exchange rate that would work out to around £160-£170