banshee332 Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 case saver would be nice but I cant use them. now if they made them to fit 16-17-18 tooth sprokets I would have one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooker82 Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 case saver would be nice but I cant use them. now if they made them to fit 16-17-18 tooth sprokets I would have one What kind of riding are you doing that you need that big of a gear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHead Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 case saver would be nice but I cant use them. now if they made them to fit 16-17-18 tooth sprokets I would have one I believe that's why they make rear chain wheel hubs that use 250R sprockets for the Banhsee. That way you don't have to have such a large chain wheel up front. :geek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 What kind of riding are you doing that you need that big of a gear? He runs 500 ft drag racing, and you need that big up front. You can easily take a non-metal chaingaurd and grind/notch it to clear a bigger sprocket. I just figure fuck it. My cases arlready have chain damage... I'll get another set if I crack mine up.... A quality chain, properly maintained and adjusted rarely gets thrown or breaks. Mark...they make Honda rear sprocket hubs so you can go even smaller on the rear sprocket for 1/8 and 1/4 mile... I have one on my Lonestar. I think Honda goes down to 36 or so...whereas you can't readily find smaller than 40 I think for a banshee hub. In a perfect world...you could have a Honda style for smaller gearing, and Yamie style for shorter distance gearing. However, Sprocket Specialists will cut you a sprocket for absolutely anything you can dream up....but, they are PRICEY....and the chick that answered the phone when I called them could use a drop kick to the teeth.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHead Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 He runs 500 ft drag racing, and you need that big up front.You can easily take a non-metal chaingaurd and grind/notch it to clear a bigger sprocket. I just figure fuck it. My cases arlready have chain damage... I'll get another set if I crack mine up.... A quality chain, properly maintained and adjusted rarely gets thrown or breaks. Mark...they make Honda rear sprocket hubs so you can go even smaller on the rear sprocket for 1/8 and 1/4 mile... I have one on my Lonestar. I think Honda goes down to 36 or so...whereas you can't readily find smaller than 40 I think for a banshee hub. In a perfect world...you could have a Honda style for smaller gearing, and Yamie style for shorter distance gearing. However, Sprocket Specialists will cut you a sprocket for absolutely anything you can dream up....but, they are PRICEY....and the chick that answered the phone when I called them could use a drop kick to the teeth.... Sprocket Specialties is the company I think you are talking about. Sidewinder and Talon will also do this. I don't think it actually costs that much (like $60 a wheel if you buy 4 aluminum wheels (obviously more exotic construction raises the price)). :geek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooker82 Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 I dont know how this would help you guys out running big front sprockets but jeff at fast also sells straight cut tranny gears that are 2.68 ratio. Straight Gears at FAST The only bad thing would be that it is not real easy to change out like a front sprocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RagunCajun Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Atleast it didnt lock up and make u wreck. I have case saver from FAST. i have no idea what brand it is but i have a 15t on the front. It have VERY VERY VERY little clearance. It's white in color....well used to be. now it's full of "gunk." I guess i lube my chain too much lol. :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Sprocket Specialties is the company I think you are talking about. Sidewinder and Talon will also do this. I don't think it actually costs that much (like $60 a wheel if you buy 4 aluminum wheels (obviously more exotic construction raises the price)). :geek: Yep....SS is the company... Sidewinder is junk. Several big name drag racers have had nothing but problems with their chain, even though they tout the highest tensile strength rating... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Sidewinder is junk. Several big name drag racers have had nothing but problems with their chain, even though they tout the highest tensile strength rating... Maybe they should temper those things and put a lil ductility back in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Well...they might work fine for piped/jetted Joe trail Rider, but when you advertise a "Stronger than anything you can buy" tensile strength bla bla bla....it should be fine for the high HP drag racing crowd.... Instead, a lot of run of the mil, non-o ring chains work just fine for drags. Big, BIG motor bikes usually go with the 530 chain and sprockets.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHead Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Yep....SS is the company... Sidewinder is junk. Several big name drag racers have had nothing but problems with their chain, even though they tout the highest tensile strength rating... Interestingly enough, most tensile strength ratings of motorcycle chains are either bogus or misleading. If there is not a DIN, ANSI, ISO, or Nippon standard listed next to a chains tensile strength rating on the package, then it's a safe bet the tensile number listed doesn't mean much. I have heard a bunch of folks on Planet Sand complain about Sidewinder, but I can't remember why. Personally, I have never seen a Sidewinder product fail under normal usage. Most of the NHRA top fuel drag bikes boys runs Sidewinder products (I am not sure if it's a sponsorship deal) without any problems. With that said, I am a fan of DID, R&K, and Regina. I have used their chains without any problems. So far, front sprockets I have found the Renthal sprockets to be my favorite and for rear sprockets I still have not found anyone I like enough to use their product evclusively. :geek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHead Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Well...they might work fine for piped/jetted Joe trail Rider, but when you advertise a "Stronger than anything you can buy" tensile strength bla bla bla....it should be fine for the high HP drag racing crowd.... Instead, a lot of run of the mil, non-o ring chains work just fine for drags. Big, BIG motor bikes usually go with the 530 chain and sprockets.... .................I run a 530 chain most of the time if I am running chain wheels that I have made. I think I am down to my last set of wheels on my red bike though and I am going to have to find somethinfg else to do. :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justintoxicated Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 I would get a billet case saver and just grind it out a little so it clears a 16, mine clears a 15, so I would think it is possible... That and next time make sure you buy a D.I.D. X-ring chain and replace it when it needs to be. Usualy people busting cases are people who never check the condition of their chains, or run cheap ass non-O-ring chains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Just to add to Justin's point... Not all Non-Oring chains are junk. My non-Oring handles 120HP or so nicely... If you're gonna ride trails with water and mud, get an O or X ring chain. If you're gonna ride dunes or drag race, get a non-O or X ring chain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shee rips Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 I would get a billet case saver and just grind it out a little so it clears a 16, mine clears a 15, so I would think it is possible... is that one that they advertise wont fit a 15? thats the reason i havent bought one, but if you say they fit a 15 then ill definitly get one. boke my case twice now so id say it might be time to invest in a case saver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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