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Title: sprockets and chain
Post by: Dorianfes on May 24, 2004, 11:16:19 PM
for those of you that have used the Sunstar sprocket, have you found that they are worth the extra $$ compared to the parts unlimited or jt sprockets?  also, if i want to lower the front sprocket to a 15t  is it still safe to keep the rear 39t?  last question:  at denniskirk you can get a parts unlimited  520 x-ring for half the price as that of the D.I.D.,  is there really a bid difference?  

thanks for the help guys.  especially kerry, all the info. from the previous posts have been a big help.



p.s.  someone just stole my brand new denniskirk cover    :x  :x   if i find out who it was  :guns:  :nana:
Title: sprockets and chain
Post by: scratch on May 25, 2004, 07:43:21 AM
It's safe. Is the rear still good? Maybe flip it over :dunno: .
Title: sprockets and chain
Post by: Kerry on May 25, 2004, 08:23:36 AM
This is a good time to confess about a mistake I made in past messages.  

You may remember this photo:
(http://www.bbburma.net/MiscFotos/Sprockets.jpg)

In the past I consistently labeled the sprockets, left-to-right, as my OEM sprocket, a "shoulder-less" Sprocket Specialists unit, and a Sunstar sprocket.

Guess what?  I ran across my original packaging a while back, and the sprocket on the right is actually a JT Sprockets unit!  (I guess I made a bad assumption because of the "sunburst" logo stamped into the sprocket itself.)  I'm plenty impressed with the JT Sprockets unit, and would recommend it.

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RE: the Parts Unlimited X-ring chain.  How about being our "guinea pig"?  I would bet that, at roughly 1/2 the price, the chain will last significantly more than 1/2 as long...!

EDIT: Changed link from sisna.com to bbburma.net
Title: sprockets and chain
Post by: destroyer on May 25, 2004, 02:19:29 PM
Jt sprockets are good.  I run them on my dirtbike and they hold up well and dont cost as much as the others.