Chain and Sprocket time

[Richard]

Any recomendations for Chain and Sprocket makes/types/suppliers for my Skorpion Sport ?

[manxie]

Hi Richard, I`m not sure but been looking on the MZ forum and so far I`ve come across this.......

http://www.mzriders.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=7844

Don`t know if it`s any help? I`ll keep looking and if I see anything else I`ll post it up. Good luck, Steve.

http://www.mzriders.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=7758

http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/mz_-_muz/skorpion__660cc_sports_cup/94-03/picture/did_chain_and_jt_sprocket_kit/

http://www.cgmoto.com/motorcycle-chain-and-sprocket-kits.html?orderby=price&orderway=desc&brand=MUZ&cubics=660&version=Skorpion%20Sport%20660

[themoudie]

Aye Richard,

The Wemoto listing supplied by Steve (Manxie) works fine. Don't try to save a bob or 2 by using the 'Swift' chain, its cheaper for a reason and singles eat it for breakfast!

Tried the 'Swift' on Sally (SRX600) and lasted less than half the miles of Regina/DID. The bike runs a chain oiler all the time and adjustment when necessary is always done and I can get 12,000 miles from a Regina/DID. JT sprockets are fine, never had any problems and in fact the pair on now stayed on when the new Regina went on after the 'Swift' and will last the life of the Regina.

I also ordered one the wrong size and sold it to ? in the club (sorry it's late and I can't remember who it was!) and the same problem reared its ugly head after fitting and being looked after, poor mileage.

All the best, Bill

[Mark]

I also ordered one the wrong size and sold it to ? in the club (sorry it's late and I can't remember who it was!) and the same problem reared its ugly head after fitting and being looked after, poor mileage.

All the best, Bill

Aye Bill, t'was me. Richard, I have always been on the lookout for that bargain chain that Holy Grail does not exist, bitten the bullet and now use a good quality DID o or x ring chain, after first adjustment never had to touch it in many miles on both solo and sidecar MT's and unlike Bill mine are neglected to a certain degree including the salty, snowy and wet trips.

M and P usually do a good deal on C + S kits and you can request the chain you want and they alter price accordingly but being on my doorstep it's quite handy. BTW don't know if there could be better sprockets out there as they seem quite budget.

[SteveC#222]

+1 on what Bill said. Don't go cheap on chains, especially on a single as it will cost you in the long run. Buy the best 'O' ring or 'X' ring you can afford and fit a chain oiler. I can't remember what make mine was as it's  been on a long time but it wasn't cheap and it's still barely half worn.

[Propellor]

I'd try JT sprockets. Their website should guide you in on their part number, from which you can find the supplier offering the best deal.

I'd go with the best o ring/x ring chain you can afford. DID, tsubaki etc. JT do their own brand chain too, although I'm not convinced it's as good.

[manxie]

Yeah, the Wemoto link is for a pair of JT sprockets and a DID chain for £86 ..... seems like a fair deal to me 

http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/mz_-_muz/skorpion__660cc_sports_cup/94-03/picture/did_chain_and_jt_sprocket_kit/

[timbo]

Yep, I've always found Wemoto OK