ZX14 Chain ?

watchmaker · Feb 17th 2016, 10:32 PM

as the time has come and my chain is DOA....(33k on orig. chain!)

was wondering for them that have had or currently have a ZX14,
and if you have replaced your chain, what chain did you go with?
and why?...as well as how did it do for long haul?...did it last?....
wear out to soon?......sprockets replaced?

thx,

Pavement Tested · Feb 17th 2016, 11:27 PM

I like RK chains. Always put the GXW-530 gold chains on my Busa. The GXW is their heaviest 530 chain.

FWIW, I have found that www.sprocktecenter.com has the best prices on brand name kits and offer a variety of brands of chains and sprockets.

Slamster · Feb 18th 2016, 08:12 AM

OEM got you 33k? I'd stick with OEM.

dragracer1951 · Feb 18th 2016, 08:55 AM

I'm a huge fan of RK as well.
I've had them on some pretty big HP bikes and never had a chain failure.

MarvTravis · Feb 18th 2016, 10:30 AM

I got 29,950 miles from my ZX-14 OEM chain and steel sprockets. I replaced them with an RK GB530GXW chain, Sunstar #51617 front sprocket and Sunstar #2-540541 steel rear sprocket. Then, after 33,050 miles on that set, I replaced them with like units only because I was to go on an extended trip; the existing units still appeared to be in good shape.

I've used GB530GXW chains with steel sprockets on two Blackbirds, and my ZX-14, and have always gotten about 30,000 miles from them. It's important to get the GXW version, since that's the more-robust chain. Would recommend steel sprockets, rather than alloy.

I lube my chain after each day's ride, which serves to extend the life of the chain and sprockets.

GPD323 · Feb 18th 2016, 04:11 PM

Only get about 20K out of a chain on my 14. Recently replaced all the sprockets with an OEM up front (vulcanized rubber on the sprocket keeps it quiet) and went with a SuperSprox rear and DID chain. Always use DID for no particular reason then thats what I buy.

Sprocket center will cut the chain to the 116 links the ZX14 needs exactly so no cutting off any excess like most chains that come in 120 link lengths.

Really good CS there at SC. Did the KLR the same way but used SC lightened steel rear sprocket in a kit they sell.

Sprocket Center

PS: Always use steel sprockets like the other have mentioned.

GPD323 · Feb 18th 2016, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redkat600

I'm going to urge you to monitor that SuperSprox rear very carefully. A local here had one literally explode on his SV1000. There are other reports out there about them doing the same thing on other bikes, typically those with higher HP or torque.

Its an very thick aluminum hub with a steel drive gear. I have put on 5K miles on it so far. I have had no issues but thank you for the info.

equinity · Feb 18th 2016, 09:18 PM

I had a Supersprox on my KTM and it had no issue with it. They're aluminum centers with steel teeth riveted to the center. Theoretically the rivets are the weakest part, their sheer modulus could be suspect in a high torque situation. If a rivet let go I could totally see the whole thing detonate.

Flyboymedic · Feb 18th 2016, 10:58 PM

I've got a SuperSprox on my Husky 610 and never had any issues, but I have good throttle control to counteract the lack of cush hub and a 15T countershaft sprocket instead of 14T or even 13T.

Arnbo · Feb 19th 2016, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GPD323

Its an very thick aluminum hub with a steel drive gear. I have put on 5K miles on it so far. I have had no issues but thank you for the info.

I agree with RedKat,Never heard anything good about them.I too will be following.......

GPD323 · Feb 19th 2016, 01:30 PM

I googled SS and had found a few bad reviews but overall good reviews, some come from as far back as 2003 that had issues. Personally mine looks absolutely perfect after 5k miles and appears to be no abnormal wear.

The slight sheen on the teeth is a oil residue reflection.

But, thanks for the info I will keep and eye out.

Feb 17th 2016, 10:32 PM	#1
watchmaker Jan 2016 a House	ZX14 Chain ? as the time has come and my chain is DOA....(33k on orig. chain!) was wondering for them that have had or currently have a ZX14, and if you have replaced your chain, what chain did you go with? and why?...as well as how did it do for long haul?...did it last?.... wear out to soon?......sprockets replaced? thx,

Feb 18th 2016, 08:12 AM	#3
Slamster Jan 2016 Tri-Cities Like I need Lessons	OEM got you 33k? I'd stick with OEM. FeralRdr and watchmaker like this.

Feb 18th 2016, 08:55 AM	#4
dragracer1951 Moderator Jan 2016 Bremerton 07 XB12 Buell Lightning	I'm a huge fan of RK as well. I've had them on some pretty big HP bikes and never had a chain failure. Redkat600 likes this.

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Pavement Tested Jan 2016 Bremerton '08 GSX1300R, '06 GSX-R 750, '17 KTM 690 Duke	I like RK chains. Always put the GXW-530 gold chains on my Busa. The GXW is their heaviest 530 chain. FWIW, I have found that www.sprocktecenter.com has the best prices on brand name kits and offer a variety of brands of chains and sprockets.

Feb 18th 2016, 09:18 PM	#8
equinity Jan 2016 Puyallup Yamaha FZ1, Aprilia RSV4 R	I had a Supersprox on my KTM and it had no issue with it. They're aluminum centers with steel teeth riveted to the center. Theoretically the rivets are the weakest part, their sheer modulus could be suspect in a high torque situation. If a rivet let go I could totally see the whole thing detonate.

Feb 18th 2016, 10:58 PM	#9
Flyboymedic Jan 2016 Hazel Dell, Wa Honda VFR800, Husqvarna TE 610, Ducati Hypermotard 1100S, Yamaha Radian, MZ 125SM	I've got a SuperSprox on my Husky 610 and never had any issues, but I have good throttle control to counteract the lack of cush hub and a 15T countershaft sprocket instead of 14T or even 13T.

Feb 19th 2016, 01:30 PM	#11
GPD323 Jan 2016 Spanaway	I googled SS and had found a few bad reviews but overall good reviews, some come from as far back as 2003 that had issues. Personally mine looks absolutely perfect after 5k miles and appears to be no abnormal wear. The slight sheen on the teeth is a oil residue reflection. But, thanks for the info I will keep and eye out.