Sprockets & chain

belthead · 30-Jul-2003, 19:06

What is the conventional wisdom on sprocket & chain renewal ? I have got a OEM Ducati 14 tooth FR, and standard rear, and in 2-3000 miles, after some 20,000 miles in all ( not bad with a Scottoiler ) the whole lot will need changing.
Is their a recommended aftermarket replacement with good quality chain & sprockets that any ST4/S pilots can recommend ?

nelly · 30-Jul-2003, 22:09

Two options really. OE Ducati parts again, but probably the most expensive option, or go for aftermarket.
I've always had good service from DID chain, although I'm running a Tsubaki at the moment, "just to see". Impressed so far though. Looks like it's built to last, it makes the DID look quite "wimpy".
As for sprockets, again OE Ducati or quality OEM stuff like Afam or Renthal. You can get them in either steel or alloy.
I'd stay away from the unbranded "kits" in MCN etc. because you don't know what you'll get exactly. Not all DID is H/D for example.

Paul James · 31-Jul-2003, 12:11

Just ordered new chain and sprockets for my ST2 from Riverside Motorcycles in Northampton. Going for DID gold side plate O ring chain, Renthal front sprocket and will use one of my stock of aluminium rears.

belthead · 04-Aug-2003, 14:27

If one goes the Renthal cogs & Tsubaki chain route and pays £130 for top quality for the lot, via the B&C www.site how does one get them fitted , by someone to fit something they have not supplied.

In the Surrey / Sussex area....

The Ducati OEM ones are £ 160 with
90-120 mins to fit.

Paul James · 07-Aug-2003, 09:54

Not difficult to do it yourself, don't need much in the way of tools. Go on you know you want to.

belthead · 07-Aug-2003, 10:54

But not quite sure how to do without a chain splitter, angle grinder , etc.

Monty · 07-Aug-2003, 11:32

If you are coming to Silverstone on Saturday I will be there mate complete with chain splitter which you are welcome to borrow.

John

belthead · 08-Aug-2003, 10:18

Kind offer & thank you. A bloke nearby has got one , and will assist me if needs be. Have fun at S'stone.

daveh · 08-Aug-2003, 10:24

Hi Belthead,

Did you get my e-mail about the Ti exhausts with the photos attached?
If not, let me know and I'll send it again.

Cheers,
Dave

belthead · 08-Aug-2003, 17:00

Nope, do not think I did ...
please re-send to
rvetch@kingfishservices.com

Tnx

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31-Jul-2003, 12:11	#3
Paul James Founder Member Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,994 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Northants Just ordered new chain and sprockets for my ST2 from Riverside Motorcycles in Northampton. Going for DID gold side plate O ring chain, Renthal front sprocket and will use one of my stock of aluminium rears. Reply

04-Aug-2003, 14:27	#4
belthead Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 120 Join Date: Oct 2002 Mood: Back on the bike If one goes the Renthal cogs & Tsubaki chain route and pays £130 for top quality for the lot, via the B&C www.site how does one get them fitted , by someone to fit something they have not supplied. In the Surrey / Sussex area.... The Ducati OEM ones are £ 160 with 90-120 mins to fit. Reply

07-Aug-2003, 09:54	#5
Paul James Founder Member Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,994 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Northants Not difficult to do it yourself, don't need much in the way of tools. Go on you know you want to. Reply

07-Aug-2003, 10:54	#6
belthead Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 120 Join Date: Oct 2002 Mood: Back on the bike But not quite sure how to do without a chain splitter, angle grinder , etc. Reply

07-Aug-2003, 11:32	#7
Monty DSC Club Member Ducati in my Blood Bikes: 1100S Multistrada, 450RT, Gilera Nordwest, Bultaco Frontera, Rickman Metisse-being built! Posts: 4,255 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Little Paxton Cambridgeshire Mood: Growing old-DISGRACEFULLY! If you are coming to Silverstone on Saturday I will be there mate complete with chain splitter which you are welcome to borrow. John Reply

08-Aug-2003, 10:18	#8
belthead Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 120 Join Date: Oct 2002 Mood: Back on the bike Kind offer & thank you. A bloke nearby has got one , and will assist me if needs be. Have fun at S'stone. Reply

08-Aug-2003, 10:24	#9
daveh Registered Forum User Posts: 34 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cheltenham Hi Belthead, Did you get my e-mail about the Ti exhausts with the photos attached? If not, let me know and I'll send it again. Cheers, Dave Reply

08-Aug-2003, 17:00	#10
belthead Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 120 Join Date: Oct 2002 Mood: Back on the bike Nope, do not think I did ... please re-send to rvetch@kingfishservices.com Tnx Reply