what chain sprocket kit do you guys recommend for the xtx?

cheers.

I think most guys recommend the renthal sprockets with tsubaki x ring chain. Also DID chain and sprocket kits come highly recommended.

Captmoto said in another thread:

Recommended after market chains & sprockets for the XT's are Renthal sprockets and Tsubaki gold (not real gold) chains

For XTX / XTR http://www.bandcexpress.co.uk/shop/t...%5E+XT660R.htm

That's where I got mine from good price and quick delivery. Very happy with the quality and brought a scottoiler at the same time to keep them tip top.

Phil

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Now have a 2017 S1000XR Sport SE

2006 XT660X - Cat D write off due to someone pulling out on me - Pipewerx carbon fibre exhausts - Snorkel removed and airbox drilled - DNA stage 1 + 2 air filters - Kevs fuel controller mod - Scottoiler V system - Oxford heated grips - HEL braided brake hoses - Wilbers 540 rear shock - Brembo brake pads - AFAM chain and sprockets - Michelin Pilot Street Radial's - Denali DX Xtreme dual intensity spotlights

Just be wary that most renthal sprockets are aluminium alloy and wear much more rapidly than steel ones. The only benefit of an alu sprocket is weight saving and, with the best will in the world, the few grams you'll save will be pretty irrelevant on hefty old XT!

Personally, I've always found steel JT and Sunstar sprockets to be reasonably priced and perfectly well up to the job.

If you want the best of both worlds (light weight and long life) then consider a Supersprox rear sprocket.

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I've read a bad review about those supersprox sprockets, some guy had one and the teeth started falling apart almost instantly, then he had a nightmare with the company's customer support trying to find a solution. May have been a freak incident though. I did wonder about the point of having a lighter sprocket on the hefty XT, kind of like fitting those silent sprockets, what's the point when the thing is so damn loud anyway! Still people are claiming to get really good mileage from the renthal sprockets which is why I went with that despite it being alloy. Time will tell I guess, and they are incredibly light compared to steel I must say!

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Now have a 2017 S1000XR Sport SE

2006 XT660X - Cat D write off due to someone pulling out on me - Pipewerx carbon fibre exhausts - Snorkel removed and airbox drilled - DNA stage 1 + 2 air filters - Kevs fuel controller mod - Scottoiler V system - Oxford heated grips - HEL braided brake hoses - Wilbers 540 rear shock - Brembo brake pads - AFAM chain and sprockets - Michelin Pilot Street Radial's - Denali DX Xtreme dual intensity spotlights

I don't know, never tried a Supersprox. I've always been put off by the hefty price tag and the fact that I'm not really sure what the actual real-world advantage is, other than they look blingy - until they get covered in Scottoil in my case and then you can't tell what sprocket you've got!

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Just had an email from wemoto and they are doing 15% all DID chains and also DID chain and sprocket kits until 31st March. Might be of use for you?

XTX Chain & Sprocket kit

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I'll second the praise of DID chains. I'll specific recommend their gold chains where the outer plates don't rust easily. If you run with an automatic oiler that keep the rollers nicely greased the outer plates don't get much love.

Last year i fitted a DID 520 VX2

On my super tenere i went trough the following with an average of ~25000km
DID 520VM
DID 530VM Gold
DID 525ZVM Gold


and before that i was also happy with them on my XT600Z

I've also tried other brands - and will not recommend

AFAM DC 520 MTX
RK 520 XSO
DC 520 MXO
CZ 520 ORM

The last has that in common that they have lasted less than 10k, but the CZ was also less than half price ...

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2011 Yamaha XT660Z ABS T�n�r�.

• Puig +8cm dark screen, Garmin Zumo 220, Scottoiler eSystem v2
• Barkbusters Storm with external weights, Noname 30mm bar risers & EzMoto alu. levers
• Kev's O2 Controller, Mccoi stepless controller with Hein Gericke heated grips
• TT +4cm seat, Pivot Pegs, Altech stainless sprocket cover

Thanks for your suggestions guys, only been riding bikes a year,so had no idea which set up to get, really useful info! Hope the front sprocket comes off easily

Much appreciated

Captmoto said he got 24,000km from the Renthal sprockets and Tsubaki X-Ring chain here so not much difference from the DID kit.

Nice to hear about your experiences with the cheaper sets too I've seen them about and wondered about their quality.

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Now have a 2017 S1000XR Sport SE

2006 XT660X - Cat D write off due to someone pulling out on me - Pipewerx carbon fibre exhausts - Snorkel removed and airbox drilled - DNA stage 1 + 2 air filters - Kevs fuel controller mod - Scottoiler V system - Oxford heated grips - HEL braided brake hoses - Wilbers 540 rear shock - Brembo brake pads - AFAM chain and sprockets - Michelin Pilot Street Radial's - Denali DX Xtreme dual intensity spotlights

I got 18000km out of the original on my pony but a lot depends on riding conditions.

I could have gotten a tad more out of it but the rear tyre was up for replacement so dit both at the same time. Riding Heidenau K60 now that i expect to last 10k so two rear tires and the a new chain again...

I have tried to loose the clips on a chain and also have another one snap so i prefer endless chains... And endless chain is a bit more work to fit but just look at the pictures here....



So endless chains for me from there on - On a xtz750 you will even have to drain the oil for it. So there the 660 is easier

Got the endless chain did 520 vx2 and Esjot sprockets from Kedo

One could also replace the front sprocket before the chain is to stretched since they are pretty cheap compared to chain and rear sprockets.

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2011 Yamaha XT660Z ABS T�n�r�.

• Puig +8cm dark screen, Garmin Zumo 220, Scottoiler eSystem v2
• Barkbusters Storm with external weights, Noname 30mm bar risers & EzMoto alu. levers
• Kev's O2 Controller, Mccoi stepless controller with Hein Gericke heated grips
• TT +4cm seat, Pivot Pegs, Altech stainless sprocket cover