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04 Jan 2006 13:38 #15994 by securitygeek
steel or aluminum rear sprocket was created by securitygeek
I am going to be replacing the sprockets and chain on my 750twin. Is there a real compelling reason to put on an aluminum rear sprocket? Obviously there is a weight savings, but would there be any real benefit? Would there be any real reason to stay away from an aluminum sproket because a steel sproket would last longer?

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04 Jan 2006 15:54 #16016 by steell
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Your last sentence says it all, sprocket life will suffer with an aluminum sprocket.
I had to use an aluminum sprocket on my 79 twin because it had aftermarket Morris mags on it and absolutely no one made a steel sprocket that would fit, so I ordered a custom aluminum sprocket from Sprocket Specialist.
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05 Jan 2006 14:22 #16163 by tfh903
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Steel; did you have it coated are what ever it is that they do to make it last better?

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05 Jan 2006 17:47 #16199 by steell
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No, although if I buy another one I will :)
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