I like the look of a Supersprox 42 teeth rear tri-metal gold sprocket along with a 15 tooth front sprocket. Anyone had any experience of these and are they any good? If so, can you confirm the ones they have advertised for an RSV1000R factory 2004-10 will fit a 2006 RSV1000R (non-factory) with a standard 525 chain? Yeah I know, ask the manufacturer! I did but all they say is "we are quite sure that they are compatible". I don't want to spend in excess of £50 and be disappointed. Any help guys much appreciated.
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Mate I'm sure that's the sprocket my brother fitted on his 07 back in august. Looks fantastic. I'll confirm with him in the morning and let you know. If it is the same make then he didn't have to change his chain.
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:arghI personally don't like them! I purchased some because I thought they looked cool as well and thought they would be lighter than straight steel. I thought that I had a stuffed chain because it was going tight then loose like a tight spot in the chain. I replaced the chain with a brand new one of coarse with still the same problem. Finally found that the rear sprocket was not running true and that was causing the chain to go tight then loose.
I have 2 of these sprockets and they both do it. I have now replaced them with Renthal hard anodised rear sprockets and problem solved!
If you go 1 size down on the front and 2 up on rear it will make your gearing very low for the road and you will possibly be searching for another gear all the time. I would go either 1 down in front or 2 up on the rear and see how you like that. That is just my opinion though!:dunno
I have 2 of these sprockets and they both do it. I have now replaced them with Renthal hard anodised rear sprockets and problem solved!
If you go 1 size down on the front and 2 up on rear it will make your gearing very low for the road and you will possibly be searching for another gear all the time. I would go either 1 down in front or 2 up on the rear and see how you like that. That is just my opinion though!:dunno
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It's interesting what you say about the gearing vale. I've gone down 1 tooth on the front on my rsv, my brother has kept the front original but gone up 2 teeth at the back. Hasn't really affected top speed but makes it sooooo much nicer in town traffic.
I looked at a supersprox on the net and it is the same as my brother fitted. Does look nice in the bike and he hasn't had any issues with his.
Having one warped sprocket is not good but 2! I think they must have been a faulty batch. Hope you got them exchanged for free.
Me personally I like the renthal sprockets but to be fair I've never had to replace any on my bikes. I'm tempted on my rsv just to get a nice gold chain and rear sprocket on it.
Why is it I want to spend money on gucci parts for my rsv but I have never felt inclined to do it on any other bike I've owned?
I looked at a supersprox on the net and it is the same as my brother fitted. Does look nice in the bike and he hasn't had any issues with his.
Having one warped sprocket is not good but 2! I think they must have been a faulty batch. Hope you got them exchanged for free.
Me personally I like the renthal sprockets but to be fair I've never had to replace any on my bikes. I'm tempted on my rsv just to get a nice gold chain and rear sprocket on it.
Why is it I want to spend money on gucci parts for my rsv but I have never felt inclined to do it on any other bike I've owned?
I like 16/44 on my 02,( still good for 166mph) puts the revs just where you want them, they like to rev!!.
Plus if you stay with the 108 link and dont add two, the wheelbase is noticeably shorter.
Of course YMMV!
I prefer Renthal too, but of course they never last for the length the chain does, mind you they are really for racers who change out frequently.
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Plus if you stay with the 108 link and dont add two, the wheelbase is noticeably shorter.
Of course YMMV!
I prefer Renthal too, but of course they never last for the length the chain does, mind you they are really for racers who change out frequently.
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Thanks for the advice lads. I really cant get my head around this gearing issue. There is so much written about it I just thought most people went for 15/42 as the best thing for acceleration without losing too much top end. My bike feels undergeared I feel like I am in 3rd when in 2nd and so on. Why do we want designer type stuff on an RSV that already looks stunning? I really don't know but like others I can't help it. I had my last bike for 2 years and never bought anything nor was I ever tempted. I'm going for the designer sprockets just can't help myself!
Phil, the standard gearing on your 2006 RSVR is 16/40. As you say you feel the bike is way too over geared as standard. The best gearing in the opinion of most RSVR riders for your bike for road use is 15/42. You can use the standard length chain no problems. It's an easy mod to do. It will bring your bike alive and make you wonder why Aprilia didn't make it like this as standard. Go for sprockets from either Renthal ( hard annodized), Afam, Talon or Supersprox ( rear only ). £ for £ it is by far the best mod you'll do
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I have no idea, but I'm the same. Had two ZX-6R's, a G2 and a J1 and always meant to put a hugger and a different can on both, but never got around to it. Now I can't stop splurging money at the RSV!!
For what it's worth I fitted a plus 3tooth Stealth rear sprocket to my Sv1000 along with a new chain and have had no problems at all with concentricity.
Looks the dogs b****cks,runs as true as you could want and will outlast an alloy Renthall with less weight penalty than a wholly steel type.
I also heard rumours about them going out of true,but as I knew of several people who hadn't had any issues I decided to get one anyway in the knowledge that should it go pear shaped the shop I bought it from would see me right.
Bloody expensive though,about £45 if I remember correctly.
I wouldn't hesitate to get one for the Mille.
Looks the dogs b****cks,runs as true as you could want and will outlast an alloy Renthall with less weight penalty than a wholly steel type.
I also heard rumours about them going out of true,but as I knew of several people who hadn't had any issues I decided to get one anyway in the knowledge that should it go pear shaped the shop I bought it from would see me right.
Bloody expensive though,about £45 if I remember correctly.
I wouldn't hesitate to get one for the Mille.
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Not far from you!
Im running 15/42 renthal.
Its the first bike i felt the need to change the gearing to get the best from it.
Im going to buy a supersprox 42t rear myself this year, from what ive read these are excellent sprockets, not only are they hard wearing up to 3 times longer they are light also.
Theres many good read ups for these fine sprockets :thumbup
Its the first bike i felt the need to change the gearing to get the best from it.
Im going to buy a supersprox 42t rear myself this year, from what ive read these are excellent sprockets, not only are they hard wearing up to 3 times longer they are light also.
Theres many good read ups for these fine sprockets :thumbup
In either this months PB or FB there is a feature on sprockets.
Supersprox weighed about 500g more than either Renthal or Talon.
That's a huge difference for a sprocket, which is of course unsprung mass too.
I'd rather stick with Renthal or Talon personally.
Cheaper and lighter.
Supersprox weighed about 500g more than either Renthal or Talon.
That's a huge difference for a sprocket, which is of course unsprung mass too.
I'd rather stick with Renthal or Talon personally.
Cheaper and lighter.
Hard anodised alloy sprockets are designed for race use,they will wear out far sooner than steel.
And as chain and sprockets are generally changed as a set anyway, the extra 500 grams is hardly an issue set against £100 ish for a decent chain I would have thought.
If you are racing with titanium and Carbon everything else and keeping svelte and slim yourself and making every gram count I could see the reasoning,but if it was that serious then you wouldn't be riding a RSV would you? :dunno
And as chain and sprockets are generally changed as a set anyway, the extra 500 grams is hardly an issue set against £100 ish for a decent chain I would have thought.
If you are racing with titanium and Carbon everything else and keeping svelte and slim yourself and making every gram count I could see the reasoning,but if it was that serious then you wouldn't be riding a RSV would you? :dunno
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Not far from you!
Very true Ian.
Im going to try the superprox 42T rear when replacing the chain and see how it goes :thumbup
I agree- but everytime I say the Mille is an old lump I get people up in arms!
I only do 2,500 - 3,000 miles per year so wear isn't really an issue but enjoyment is.
Some guys on here will spend fortunes to shave weight off their bikes, to me this just appeals as a no-brainer- but sure, if you're doing bigger mileage then go with steel.
PS I do try and keep slim, thank you! (glad you noticed!!!)
Just curious - currently have a Renthal hard anodized on a back and Tsubaki chain. If alloy is soft - when the rear sprocket is done is it the sprocket wichs is done or the chain?
How many miles/kilometers it takes to ruin the chain in this case?
Yes i had a couple of gin tonics, but it is preventive measure just returned form Delhi
How many miles/kilometers it takes to ruin the chain in this case?
Yes i had a couple of gin tonics, but it is preventive measure just returned form Delhi
Jussi, it's normally the sprocket, though i've manged to get over 8000 miles out of my rear renthal hard anodized and it's still good for a few thousand miles more. I'll will try a supersprox one next though i think
I'll have a gin and tonic with you :thumbup
I'll have a gin and tonic with you :thumbup
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