Recommendendation requested for new 630 chain and sprockets

[Huskyfly]

Hi all, my 630 is ready for a new chain and sprocket. I was hoping I could solicit some recommendations on which setup to go with. I've been running stock rear sprocket (47 tooth in the back I believe) and went down one tooth from stock in the front (14 tooth front). Please post or pm me with a good chain and sprocket setup and purhaps where's the best place to purchase it. Thank you for your time.

 

[Russ]

If I recall correctly stock is 15/42, not 47. Like you I went down one on the front & it is perfect for me.

 

[rickcj7]

15/42 stock, I went to 14/42 I feel that's still too high, most roads are 55 mph around here, running 5th at 55 mph is faster than the sweet spot and 6th is bogging. I haven't tried it yet but next new gearing I'm going to 15/48 or 14 /45. 1st will be a little slower and 6th good for 55+
Are you happy where your at? Change it accordingly.

 

[KLOC]

14/45 and 15/48 are roughly the same.
I went with a 45 rear and switch the front between 14 and 15.

 

[Huskyfly]

Thanks all for the input, I do have 14/42. Anyone have an opinion on which chain to buy??

 

[Kenneth Webb]

Paul, I am running 15/45 (Kush) and I think it is very nice on the road and still plenty adequate off road. 'Haven't found a need for anything lower yet, at least the way I use this bike.

 

[Shawntrain]

I've played around with gearing on my old DRZ from 13/47 (which was perfect for the trails up here in Alberta) up to a 15/42 which was about as fast as I'd like to go on the highway with that machine. If you divide the larger cog by the smaller you'll get a number that fits into the normal gearing chart.
I've found my husky is pretty much dialled for the trails and is fine to bomb around town - dang near perfect:-)
I haven't played around with this chart too much but it might be "fun" to plug some numbers in and see what comes up especially if you know rpm's
http://www.gearingcommander.com
PS I think the DID or RK "x-ring" chain is highly regarded, rear sprockets with an alloy carrier and steel teeth (like supersprocks) light & durable, front ??

 

[Shawntrain]

Just watched this little vid on o-rings & x-rings:

View: http://youtu.be/ap8MxgXIoBs

 

[Fast1]

Been using the DID gold x-ring on my 630 (same as mentioned in the video above) and feel it is a few steps up from stock spec product. Also use WD-40 for cleaning after washing the bike and avoid any type of chain lube.

Have stuck with the OEM Husky counter in a 15th and rotated in a 44 or the stock 42 depending on ride location and purpose.

 

[elpedro]

Been using the DID gold x-ring on my 630 (same as mentioned in the video above) and feel it is a few steps up from stock spec product. Also use WD-40 for cleaning after washing the bike and avoid any type of chain lube.

Interesting, my SM630 came with the narrow x-ring DID 520VT2 from the factory (athough it's not gold, if thats what you mean). I've been looking for a new chain lately and it still seems to be pretty much the best narrow chain to get...

 

[Kyle Tarry]

I run 14/45 on my TE610 for "normal" dual sport and trail riding and 13/45 for really gnarly stuff. The gearbox is so wide that even with 13/45 you can do everything short of interstate cruising. When I am riding with buddies, I don't even use 6th gear, because they can't go that fast or "normal" dirt bikes.

For a chain, just use a decent DID o-ring or x-ring chain. No tough decision making required there.

 

[Huskyfly]

All good stuff peeps! BTW, Fast1, a good friend of mine told me about cleaning the chain with WD-40 and I thought it was one of those odd things......not that I didn't believe him or that it didn't work but I must say its a little contrary to all the stuff they sell a person to clean and lube the chain. Going to try this from now on.