Sprockets: Steel vs Aluminum - Page 2

Blainethemono · 10-28-2012, 10:39 AM

I ran a hard Anodized rear sprocket from Sprocket Specialists on my 93 ZX11 Ninja... $160 & wore da beotch out in one summer.

Going with a Ti 2 Sidewinder this time around. Just picked up a nice set of Techno Magnesium wheels for my bad boy, so any weight savings going with aluminum is nill for me @ this point....

dragracer1951 · 10-28-2012, 10:56 AM

So you feel the need to bump a four year old thread to tell us you wore out your alum sprocket in one summer?
Way to go.
But let's not do that stupid shit again.
K?

RC51 · 10-28-2012, 11:21 AM

Have you read the reviews on the sidewinder sprockets? Iirc the "lifetime" warranty wasn't exactly life time.

fastfoodfred · 10-28-2012, 01:32 PM

How was the alignment?

fastfoodfred · 10-28-2012, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by dragracer1951

So you feel the need to bump a four year old thread to tell us you wore out your alum sprocket in one summer?
Way to go.
But let's not do that stupid shit again.
K?

Haha. A guy gets shit on for bringing up old stuff as well as told to use the search before asking questions.

james1300 · 10-28-2012, 02:15 PM

CR480 Honda MXer. When it came time to replace the stock aluminum rear sprocket I opp'd for steel. The steel wore way better. It may have been heaver, but I couldn't tell the difference. However, my Wallet could!

I run Steel and the OEM size chain on the street. They last longer. I change both sprockets and chain together.

Real Fast Travis · 10-28-2012, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by dragracer1951

So you feel the need to bump a four year old thread to tell us you wore out your alum sprocket in one summer?
Way to go.
But let's not do that stupid shit again.
K?

You'd rather he start a new thread?

You're a dick.

Dr. E · 10-28-2012, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by Real Fast Travis

You'd rather he start a new thread?

You're a dick.

Gotta admit Travis has you on this one. How many times have folks been told to use search? His comments are spot on for the thread. Say your sorry and let the thread move forward.

koorbloh · 10-28-2012, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by dragracer1951

So you feel the need to bump a four year old thread to tell us you wore out your alum sprocket in one summer?
Way to go.
But let's not do that stupid shit again.
K?

damned if you do, damned if you don't

this is exactly why I quit being a mod on this forum.

Dr. E · 10-28-2012, 05:48 PM

Wow...Koor, didn't realize you were one of the chosen outcast, seems we are getting more and more each year. Think we have added at least 6 more in the last 12 months.

Jim, common, you were quick to bitch on this guy for bumping the thread and you were out of line...period. Now be a stand up guy and apologize as quickly as you jumped his ass.

mfrankpdx · 10-28-2012, 06:07 PM

Steel or Aluminum? Mine are just plain metal.

fastfoodfred · 10-28-2012, 06:28 PM

He doesnt need to say he's sorry. He just needs to take the shit he is given.

The new guy needs to tip toe from now on. He is fucked no matter what he says.

NoQuarter#121 · 10-28-2012, 09:27 PM

Dirt bike = steel (I run a loose chain, and aluminum does not like that, ever see multiple teeth missing at the end of a ride? I have, its ugly)

Street bike = steel ( I am a maintenance freak, but on the street? what difference does it make? go with the longer/stronger steel)

Race bike = Aluminum (again, I tend to run my chains loose, but multiple race/track day inspections help also unsprung rotating mass is NOT your friend for acceleration)

Aluminum will wear so yu gotta stay on top of it.

Dr. E · 10-28-2012, 10:29 PM

Originally Posted by fastfoodfred

He doesnt need to say he's sorry. He just needs to take the shit he is given.

The new guy needs to tip toe from now on. He is fucked no matter what he says.

Fred, you are so correct...but I disagree on only one point... saying your sorry should not be a big deal when you fuck up as it forces you to admit that you were wrong. It also takes a bigger person to admit it.

I still would like to see a picture of the guys new rims...damn those things are expensive but they sure do look nice!

dragracer1951 · 10-29-2012, 04:22 AM

Originally Posted by Real Fast Travis

You'd rather he start a new thread?

You're a dick.

Rather than dig up a 4 year old thread? Ya
And yes. I AM a dick
Ask anyone that knows me.

Originally Posted by Dr. E

Gotta admit Travis has you on this one. How many times have folks been told to use search? His comments are spot on for the thread. Say your sorry and let the thread move forward.

I don't have any problem in the world saying I'm sorry.

Originally Posted by koorbloh

damned if you do, damned if you don't

this is exactly why I quit being a mod on this forum.

I'm close....

Originally Posted by Dr. E

Fred, you are so correct...but I disagree on only one point... saying your sorry should not be a big deal when you fuck up as it forces you to admit that you were wrong. It also takes a bigger person to admit it.

I still would like to see a picture of the guys new rims...damn those things are expensive but they sure do look nice!

My issue was that his comment contributed nothing to this conversation. The original thread had its closure four years ago.

And as to why I took a couple days to get back here to offer up my apology for hurting someone's feelers...I been a little busy with life.

Dr. E · 10-29-2012, 05:04 AM

There is NO RULE, nor should there be, that makes it a crime to comment on topic in an older thread (whether intentional or by accident) nor should this be a reason for a moderator to jump someone (especially a new member) and tell them they are doing stupid shit.

Not what I would consider being a positive influence to either the site or member. If you admit your going to be a dick why be a moderator?

Rule one of the site...
Participate and have fun.
Communicate with other motorcycle riders, share your thoughts and experiences with other motorcycle riders, meet up with other motorcycle riders for motorcycle rides and gatherings.

Wayne · 10-29-2012, 05:27 AM

I would not take a long trip with an aluminum sprocket.

RC51 · 10-29-2012, 06:05 AM

There's nothing wrong with aluminum:

dragracer1951 · 10-29-2012, 08:00 AM

Originally Posted by Dr. E

There is NO RULE, nor should there be, that makes it a crime to comment on topic in an older thread (whether intentional or by accident) nor should this be a reason for a moderator to jump someone (especially a new member) and tell them they are doing stupid shit.

Not what I would consider being a positive influence to either the site or member. If you admit your going to be a dick why be a moderator?

Rule one of the site...
Participate and have fun.
Communicate with other motorcycle riders, share your thoughts and experiences with other motorcycle riders, meet up with other motorcycle riders for motorcycle rides and gatherings.

You're right.
I'm done.

james1300 · 10-29-2012, 08:10 AM

Originally Posted by dragracer1951

You're right.
I'm done.

Don't go! Then I will only have 'Michelin Man' to piss-off!


10-28-2012, 10:39 AM	#21
Blainethemono Newbie Joined: Oct 2012 From: Renton, WA	I ran a hard Anodized rear sprocket from Sprocket Specialists on my 93 ZX11 Ninja... $160 & wore da beotch out in one summer. Going with a Ti 2 Sidewinder this time around. Just picked up a nice set of Techno Magnesium wheels for my bad boy, so any weight savings going with aluminum is nill for me @ this point.... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-28-2012, 10:56 AM	#22
dragracer1951 Joined: Sep 2005 From: Bremerton I Ride: 05 KTM 625smc, 03 Are See fiddy one, 05 DRZ470SM, 95 FZR1040, 69 Combat Commando Roadster, 73 Commando Interstate, 67 BSA B44, 71 BSA B50	So you feel the need to bump a four year old thread to tell us you wore out your alum sprocket in one summer? Way to go. But let's not do that stupid shit again. K? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-28-2012, 11:21 AM	#23
RC51 Streetfighter Joined: Mar 2008 From: Kingston I Ride: the short bus ....... with your mom in the back.	Have you read the reviews on the sidewinder sprockets? Iirc the "lifetime" warranty wasn't exactly life time. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-28-2012, 01:32 PM	#24
fastfoodfred Moto2 Champion Joined: Mar 2006 From: spokane, wa I Ride: 2008 SXV4.5 + 1985 RZ350 + 2010 YZ250F +	How was the alignment? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-28-2012, 02:15 PM	#26
james1300 Track School Dazed Joined: Oct 2005 From: CENTRAL I Ride: When I can	CR480 Honda MXer. When it came time to replace the stock aluminum rear sprocket I opp'd for steel. The steel wore way better. It may have been heaver, but I couldn't tell the difference. However, my Wallet could! I run Steel and the OEM size chain on the street. They last longer. I change both sprockets and chain together. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by james1300; 10-28-2012 at 02:19 PM..


10-28-2012, 05:48 PM	#30
Dr. E Theoretical Propagandist Joined: Oct 2008 From: Dry Shiddies WA I Ride: 03 Busa, 08 Busa, 89 Transalp	Wow...Koor, didn't realize you were one of the chosen outcast, seems we are getting more and more each year. Think we have added at least 6 more in the last 12 months. Jim, common, you were quick to bitch on this guy for bumping the thread and you were out of line...period. Now be a stand up guy and apologize as quickly as you jumped his ass. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-28-2012, 06:07 PM	#31
mfrankpdx Retired Joined: Jul 2007 From: Washington DC I Ride: Speed Triple	Steel or Aluminum? Mine are just plain metal. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-28-2012, 06:28 PM	#32
fastfoodfred Moto2 Champion Joined: Mar 2006 From: spokane, wa I Ride: 2008 SXV4.5 + 1985 RZ350 + 2010 YZ250F +	He doesnt need to say he's sorry. He just needs to take the shit he is given. The new guy needs to tip toe from now on. He is fucked no matter what he says. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-28-2012, 09:27 PM	#33
NoQuarter#121 Knee Dragger Joined: Sep 2007 From: 2nd star to the right and straight on 'til morning I Ride: on ice at 15F below zero. GO ICEHOLES!!!	Dirt bike = steel (I run a loose chain, and aluminum does not like that, ever see multiple teeth missing at the end of a ride? I have, its ugly) Street bike = steel ( I am a maintenance freak, but on the street? what difference does it make? go with the longer/stronger steel) Race bike = Aluminum (again, I tend to run my chains loose, but multiple race/track day inspections help also unsprung rotating mass is NOT your friend for acceleration) Aluminum will wear so yu gotta stay on top of it. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-29-2012, 05:04 AM	#36
Dr. E Theoretical Propagandist Joined: Oct 2008 From: Dry Shiddies WA I Ride: 03 Busa, 08 Busa, 89 Transalp	There is NO RULE, nor should there be, that makes it a crime to comment on topic in an older thread (whether intentional or by accident) nor should this be a reason for a moderator to jump someone (especially a new member) and tell them they are doing stupid shit. Not what I would consider being a positive influence to either the site or member. If you admit your going to be a dick why be a moderator? Rule one of the site... Participate and have fun. Communicate with other motorcycle riders, share your thoughts and experiences with other motorcycle riders, meet up with other motorcycle riders for motorcycle rides and gatherings. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by Dr. E; 10-29-2012 at 05:07 AM..


10-29-2012, 05:27 AM	#37
Wayne Pit Crew Joined: Jan 2010 From: Milwaukie, Or	I would not take a long trip with an aluminum sprocket. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-29-2012, 06:05 AM	#38
RC51 Streetfighter Joined: Mar 2008 From: Kingston I Ride: the short bus ....... with your mom in the back.	There's nothing wrong with aluminum: __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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