Anyone using Titanium Sprockets? [Archive]

Shift

11-23-2008, 05:23 PM

Just curious if anyone has used them on your bike? Obviously I wouldn't run them at the track with all the extra unsprung weight. But I was thinking about having a set to use on the street seeing as how I put almost 20k miles a year on the bike it would be nice to have a "sprocket for life" and not having to worry about ever buying a new one. Comments? Thoughts?

Mr Lefty

11-23-2008, 05:23 PM

I think Tigger might be... :idk: I know his are the ones insured for life... Trimetal or some shit

OneSickPsycho

11-23-2008, 05:40 PM

Shift

11-23-2008, 05:50 PM

Ti sprockets would be lighter than their steel counterparts.... Are you saying you wouldn't run stock sprockets at the track?

I run aluminum at the track.

OneSickPsycho

11-23-2008, 06:12 PM

I run aluminum at the track.

Ok... and the weight difference between an aluminum sproket and a titanium sprocket is what? Maybe a couple ounces?

NONE_too_SOFT

11-23-2008, 06:14 PM

Ok... and the weight difference between an aluminum sproket and a titanium sprocket is what? Maybe a couple ounces?

couple of OZ's is a lot when its in motion like that.

honestly, though, unless you've got your own race squad and a crew to calibrate your bike who the fuck cares what sprocket you're using at the track man? theres so much more to worry about than a couple extra ounces at the wheel.

speedylocksmith

11-23-2008, 06:15 PM

lose 10lbs and that's more weight then you can save with a sprocket

OneSickPsycho

11-23-2008, 06:16 PM

couple of OZ's is a lot when its in motion like that.

honestly, though, unless you've got your own race squad and a crew to calibrate your bike who the fuck cares what sprocket you're using at the track man? theres so much more to worry about than a couple extra ounces at the wheel.

Wheel weights FTL.

Mr Lefty

11-23-2008, 06:37 PM

exactly...

Until you start run'n WERA at least... focus on YOU more than the bike

marko138

11-24-2008, 12:46 PM

I use pulleys.

t-homo

11-24-2008, 01:10 PM

No, but I am sure they would be useful as long as they aren't crazy expensive. Would they make the chain wear differently from being made out of a harder metal?

PiZdETS

11-24-2008, 03:02 PM

My sprockets made out of paper mache. It's so light my bike power wheelies in seventh.

Shift

11-24-2008, 03:06 PM

My sprockets made out of paper mache. It's so light my bike power wheelies in seventh.

I hate you guys. With the exception of T-rock not one person actually attempted to answer my question. I never said I was getting them for the weight I said I wanted any first hand experience on if they really last like their suppose to so that would be one less thing to maintain throughout the year.:dthumb:

t-homo

11-24-2008, 03:08 PM

OSP had a pretty straightforward answer. I thought you were addressing weight somewhat also.

t-homo

11-24-2008, 03:09 PM

My sprockets made out of paper mache. It's so light my bike power wheelies in seventh.

Pretty durable too? I might look at fabbin one up if I get a chance.

Mr Lefty

11-24-2008, 03:11 PM

hey fucker... I did too... I said check with Tigger... I thinkn he's runn'n one

t-homo

11-24-2008, 03:11 PM

hey fucker... I did too... I said check with Tigger... I thinkn he's runn'n one

He probably has your bitch ass on ignore. I know I did for a while. Not like you contribute anything intelligent to the forum.

Trip

11-24-2008, 03:13 PM

He probably has your bitch ass on ignore. I know I did for a while. Not like you contribute anything intelligent to the forum.

He's better than contributing to the ghey factor of the board like you.

t-homo

11-24-2008, 03:16 PM

He's better than contributing to the ghey factor of the board like you.

Well then its a good thing i'm not a homo.

PiZdETS

11-24-2008, 03:23 PM

Pretty durable too? I might look at fabbin one up if I get a chance.
Dude shit yeah. This japanese guy that made it for me made it look like a swan in the middle and it only has to be rebuilt every couple miles.
It's JDM AND lightweight.
I hate you guys. With the exception of T-rock not one person actually attempted to answer my question. I never said I was getting them for the weight I said I wanted any first hand experience on if they really last like their suppose to so that would be one less thing to maintain throughout the year.:dthumb:
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s2/pizdetss/1223415222272-1.jpg
I'm not sure you're taking the internet seriously enough man, you should make more of an effort to get angry on motorcycle forums.

also- did you try google?
several threads on them. here and (https://www.crfsonly.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=215508&sid=d0a31b724fc97dc9dca0895cdf65edec)here (http://www.motooption.com/ProductReview/Sidewinder.htm)

Amber Lamps

11-24-2008, 07:14 PM

Ebbs is right,I run the Ti sprockets and am very happy with them. They save A LOT of unsprung weight and they last forever. I had 40,000 miles on my '03 and the teeth still looked like new. I haven't noticed any unusual chain wear but I'm very meticulous when it comes to lining up my chain/sprockets. Besides,I've never seen a chain "wear out" but only "stretch out" if you know what I mean. I got the tri-metal sprockets and a top of the line chain for under $200 direct from supersprox. If you call them,they will be happy to help you with any re-gearing you may want to do. Oh and like Ebbs said,they have a lifetime warranty.

Ha maybe I'll get some credit on your next fucking blog....try and help these kids and what do you get.....

Mr Lefty

11-24-2008, 08:06 PM

:lol: under $200? thought the sprocket itself was over $200

Amber Lamps

11-24-2008, 08:28 PM

:lol: under $200? thought the sprocket itself was over $200

Nope. The most expensive sprocket offered is the full Ti II sprocket which retails for $169,followed by the Ti I sprocket for $139 and lastly,the Tri metal goes for $129 retail. They also offer Ti chain if you are crazy about saving weight! They had a special for $79 rear only or a kit for $200,I think... BTW Sidewinder doesn't sell too many Tri-metal sprockets anymore and they are marketed by Supersprox now. I was lucky enough to get another Ti tri-metal sprocket after letting my old one go with my '03 GSXR (like an idiot!).

JARVIS518

11-24-2008, 08:31 PM

they only have one size available for my RR for a 520

Amber Lamps

11-24-2008, 08:39 PM

they only have one size available for my RR for a 520

try http://sidewindersprockets.com/titanium_sprockets.html

unless that is who you tried first,then try..

http://www.supersproxusa.com/

Superprox uses a hardened steel instead of Ti now to cut costs...

JARVIS518

11-24-2008, 08:44 PM

sidewinder makes custom sprockets so i'll check them out when im ready

Mr Lefty

11-24-2008, 09:00 PM

Nope. The most expensive sprocket offered is the full Ti II sprocket which retails for $169,followed by the Ti I sprocket for $139 and lastly,the Tri metal goes for $129 retail. They also offer Ti chain if you are crazy about saving weight! They had a special for $79 rear only or a kit for $200,I think... BTW Sidewinder doesn't sell too many Tri-metal sprockets anymore and they are marketed by Supersprox now. I was lucky enough to get another Ti tri-metal sprocket after letting my old one go with my '03 GSXR (like an idiot!).

intresting... wouldn't mind picking one up... but need to buy a bike first

they only have one size available for my RR for a 520

tooth count you mean? or they only make a 520 :idk:

JARVIS518

11-24-2008, 09:11 PM

tooth count
super sprox only makes a 42 rear for the 520
stock is a 43

Mr Lefty

11-24-2008, 09:20 PM

intresting... good to know.

Amber Lamps

11-24-2008, 10:39 PM

tooth count
super sprox only makes a 42 rear for the 520
stock is a 43

Not to suck Supersprox's dick or anything but that's probably the "hot" race set-up,as 520 is typically used in racing. Man,imagine the weight savings.... 520 kit with Ti front and rear AND Ti chain....:drool:

Dnyce

11-24-2008, 10:45 PM

not every track would require a 42t sprocket tho-wonder why they dont make more?

unless they only stock the 42, and anything else is special order...

Amber Lamps

11-24-2008, 10:49 PM

Hard to say...I don't know if he called or just looked at their website... If he calls,it may be a different story...

Mr Lefty

11-24-2008, 10:49 PM

not every track would require a 42t sprocket tho-wonder why they dont make more?

unless they only stock the 42, and anything else is special order...

that could be... and HOPEFULLY

JARVIS518

11-24-2008, 10:52 PM

i'll look into it

Mr Lefty

11-24-2008, 10:53 PM

I'll sit here and wait

JARVIS518

11-24-2008, 10:54 PM

dont hold ur breath, im not doing it tonight

Dnyce

11-24-2008, 10:56 PM

all my sprockets are special order, but it seriously takes them like 3days to make it, and in another two days its in my hands. but thats alum, maybe ti sprockets take longer to make, idk

Mr Lefty

11-24-2008, 11:05 PM

dont hold ur breath, im not doing it tonight

sonovabitch! I need to know NOW! forget that I don't currently have a bike... I wanna know about a sprocket that i MIGHT buy in 3 or 5 months!

JARVIS518

11-24-2008, 11:42 PM

ya thats what i figured

Mr Lefty

11-24-2008, 11:43 PM

:lol: or you can buy it for your bike and just sell the whole thing to me in march! :wink:

never did see pics of your bike

JARVIS518

11-25-2008, 12:21 AM

maybe i'll wash it and take some up to date pics
the only ones i have are from the day i brought it home a year and a half ago

OneSickPsycho

11-25-2008, 12:26 AM

I use pulleys.

I wish they made pulley conversion kits...

Ebbs is right,I run the Ti sprockets and am very happy with them. They save A LOT of unsprung weight and they last forever. I had 40,000 miles on my '03 and the teeth still looked like new. I haven't noticed any unusual chain wear but I'm very meticulous when it comes to lining up my chain/sprockets. Besides,I've never seen a chain "wear out" but only "stretch out" if you know what I mean. I got the tri-metal sprockets and a top of the line chain for under $200 direct from supersprox. If you call them,they will be happy to help you with any re-gearing you may want to do. Oh and like Ebbs said,they have a lifetime warranty.

Ha maybe I'll get some credit on your next fucking blog....try and help these kids and what do you get.....

Apparently they ran out of that $200 deal for TLR's and only have the $350 deal... well, no 17 tooth front sprockets in stock... I'd either have to go -2 or up 1 in the front. Fuck that.

Mr Lefty

11-25-2008, 12:26 AM

yeah do that!

No Worries

11-25-2008, 12:39 AM

...Apparently they ran out of that $200 deal for TLR's and only have the $350 deal... well, no 17 tooth front sprockets in stock... I'd either have to go -2 or up 1 in the front. Fuck that.

Esjot makes steel front sprockets for the TL from 13-19 teeth, and rear steel sprockets from 38-48 teeth: http://www.spieglerusa.com/cfm/EsjotFront.cfm. And the prices are reasonable.

OneSickPsycho

11-25-2008, 01:27 AM

Esjot makes steel front sprockets for the TL from 13-19 teeth, and rear steel sprockets from 38-48 teeth: http://www.spieglerusa.com/cfm/EsjotFront.cfm. And the prices are reasonable.

No Ti?

deals gap dragon slayer

01-15-2009, 06:05 PM

Get a stealth tri-metel.. those are kick ass sprockets...

here's the one i had on my zx7r.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b393/damien311/sprocket2.jpg

I'm planning to put one on my zx10 also