Mr.Incredible Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Hello. My GSX-R1000 K6 is in desperate need of a new chain and, hence, sprockets. I'm looking for a bog standard replacement of (what I'm assuming, after 17k miles, are) the OEM parts. Nothing gold, blue or non-standard sizes. Cheap as poss without compromise on quality (yes, I do know that you get what you pay for..to a certain extent before brand and marketing bollocks skews things too far). What do people recommend? How much should I be paying for the set? I had DID stuff on my old K2 and it lasted really well, but I am sure is at the top end of the market. The last time I bought a chain and sprockets it was for my old 750SS a couple of years ago and cost about £80.00, so I'm sure my internal pricing shock-o-meter may need re-calibration. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomfoolery Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Get one. HTH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Incredible Posted November 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Get one. HTH. Yah...thanks very much indeed, no really, thanks. Clicked submit a bit too early, OP now embellished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szrdave Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 I'd recommend B & C Express, I've deal with them a few times and always been impressed with the service. They even knew what an SZR660 was, you'd be surprised how many 'bike' places don't! Give them a call and I'm sure they can advise a suitable set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Incredible Posted November 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 OK, thanks for the advice so far. B&C have quoted £126.44 for bog standard steel chain & sprockets, and £149.10 for Renthal gold hard anodised stuff. I am leaning towards the standard stuff, because a) if looked after I am sure it will last a good 15k miles and anything gold is fucking disgusting. Is this a good price, do we think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomfoolery Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 That topbox might have something to say about that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter30 Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 another one for B&C express, good and knowledgable bunch. I used Renthal anodised on the old R1, lasted longer than the bike(including 5,500 miles(mainly commuting) and a track day over 11 months and 25 days. didn't quite make the 2nd track day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignige Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Ally sproks are fine for trackbikes...stick to steel for the road (unless you LIKE replacing rear sprockets). B & C told me that after a alloy sprocket has been hard anodised, it will wear approx 5% faster than a standard steel sprocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamfan Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Wemoto are doing DID c&s kits for £83.50 reduced from £111.00, you get a black VX X ring chain in the kit too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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