KLX REAR SPROCKETS

[KMA]

OK so this topic has probably been done before but finding that some places no longer have or exist. Anyone know where to get an oversize rear sprocket for a 2010 KLX??
Looking for a 46t-48t

 

[KTMphil]

OK so this topic has probably been done before but finding that some places no longer have or exist. Anyone know where to get an oversize rear sprocket for a 2010 KLX??
Looking for a 46t-48t

Alex UK is your man, PM him. Max might know too.

 

[KMA]

I think I fond the guy. He has 48t sprockets etc, chains and can make whatever size you need. He even came to my house and installed it for me! The sprocket (steel) was 850bht and EK non O-Ring chain was also 850bht. Real nice guy and is an avid moto racer too.
His name is Ford # is 080-4963806 :G

 

[Faz Harris]

That's dirt cheap...compared to Malaysia, where I am

 

[Mickey Magoo]

JT are a Thai company who over loads of different sizes for popular bikes. Also, I believe Sunstar are made there as well ... but JT are superior.
Is the KLX using 520 size? If so, I'd use an O ring chain. Will out last non O ring by 3 times ... or more.

 

[alexuk]

Problem with JT sprockets is you have to order them from US or UK, can't buy them in thailand
unless you know otherwise.....??

 

[Mickey Magoo]

Why not show up at the factory and talk to someone? Who knows? Maybe become a dealer ... or try to become the Thai distributor? How hard could it be?
BTW ... I know nothing about Thailand other than what I learn here from you guys. I've been a few times ... but over 20 years ago.

 

[Faz Harris]

I am using my KLX for both trailing and short touring......(everybody says no, but I do it anyway..), so I'm stuck with the OEM size and make. I use o rings chain...but looking for those X -rings...(or X links?)....

 

[Mickey Magoo]

Quality and longevity wise the OEM sprockets are probably some of the best you'll find anywhere. This especially true if Made In Japan. More expensive, yes! But maybe worth it if you do big miles?

Renthal and JT are good ... but not quite as good as most OEM items. Sunstar (also Thai made) are, in my experience are not great, JT is better IMHO.
I found OEM sprockets to last longest on several bikes over the last 15 years or so:
Yamaha TDM 850, (3) Triumph Tiger's ('95, '99, '07) VFR800, (2) V-Strom 1000, (2) DR650's.

The Vstroms and DR650's all did big miles (over 200,000 miles combined), so lots of sprocket and chain changes. I tried many brands, but mostly OEM stock and JT.
Shopping on line I found good deals on OEM stuff. On the Suzuki's the OEM sprockets were 15% to 20% longer lasting than JT. But the JT were only slightly cheaper here in USA. Over there? No idea. On my DR650 I carry a spare JT front sprocket with me to allow gearing changes. Stock is 15T, JT make a 14T, so very handy to lower gearing a bit. Perhaps you kind find various sprockets for your KLX?

You may also see various so called "$$*miracle*$$" sprockets. Beware. These very expensive and super hardened sprockets can EAT your chain rather quickly. Not worth it.

Your KLX uses 520 chain & sprockets. That is good news. DID now make X-Ring chains in the 520 size. On a 300cc, 20 HP bike, an X ring may be over kill. But if you ride in the wet a lot or mud, an X ring will out last an O ring chain by about 25%. Also, one trick I've learned: at around 7K to 10K miles ... change out your front sprocket. This will extend chain life A LOT. On my DR650 I got 25,000 miles on my last DID 525, VM-2, X-Ring chain. Fantastic product!!

 

[Faz Harris]

Good info....Thanks Mickey...I learnt something new today.