old sprockets and new chain

what would be the worsed thing that could happen if you used the old sprockets with a new drive chain. the sprockets look fine when you hold them side by side with new sprockets. please let me know thanks

Worse thing is it will not wear as long, stretch the chain out to fit the sprockets wear pattern. Then you'll be up for a new set and chain again. Only you can make the judgement since you get to look at the wear now.
Sealed O-ring style chain?

gcarson64 wrote:

what would be the worsed thing that could happen if you used the old sprockets with a new drive chain. the sprockets look fine when you hold them side by side with new sprockets. please let me know thanks

The chain will wear out faster than normal. Thing is, a decent O ring or X ring chain will cost close to $100 and new sprockets are maybe $30 so it's a loser to use the old sprockets. Check prices at Z1 Enterprises.

You can sometimes get away with using the old front sprocket because it is case hardened and will last a long time. But rear sprockets are soft and can destroy your new chain.

for christ's sake just buy the sprockets all ready.
z1 has them and there cheap. why risk it?
www.z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=404
www.z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=390

for $40 plus shipping be safe and extend the life of you chain and your life.

or not. it's not like it's big Competent . :blush:

So every time you guys replace a POS chain, you also replace your sprockets. Wow, I've lived a dangerous life.

Capt America wrote:

So every time you guys replace a POS chain, you also replace your sprockets. Wow, I've lived a dangerous life.

YES

Sorry I don't have much mercy for people who jump over a dollar to save a dime. Tires, wheel bearings, brakes and driveline are life threatening motorcycle components that I DON'T cheap out on...

If ya' cant fix it right this month, park the bike and wait till next month not only could you save your life, you might save someone elses'....

Polar Bus is right. You should never skimp on bearings, brakes, tires, chain, sprockets, or lights for that matter. Anything thaty might be a few extra bucks now will look mighty cheap if you get hurt or killed 'cause it broke at 65mph. :S

Capt America wrote:

So every time you guys replace a POS chain, you also replace your sprockets. Wow, I've lived a dangerous life.

Me too.

dblhdr wrote:

Polar Bus is right. You should never skimp on bearings, brakes, tires, chain, sprockets, or lights for that matter. Anything thaty might be a few extra bucks now will look mighty cheap if you get hurt or killed 'cause it broke at 65mph. :S

It is up to the owner of each bike to decide what is safe, I rebuilt my brakes but re-used the pads because they has a lot of material left did I skimp? yes, does the bike stop better than ever yes.

If you think the sprockets have little to no ware then just make sure to watch your new chain for wear. It's not like a worn sprocket will cause a chain to go from new to dangerously out of spec on the way to the corner store for a pack of smokes.



Now if there is a good reason to pick up sprockets as well, it is for a 520 swap; get rid of that old 620 anchor chain and put something more reasonable on!

Capt America wrote:

So every time you guys replace a POS chain, you also replace your sprockets. Wow, I've lived a dangerous life.

me 3 i am not risking my engine cases or MY LIFE!