First off let me post the AWESOME excel spreadsheet that has been made special for our bikes. Most of you have seen it, but I might as well throw it in here for the new guys or if this thread comes up in a search in the future.

http://ozfirestorm.proboards34.com/i...7340911&page=1

My chain/sprockets are showing the wear and tear after 6k miles, so I figure while I'm replacing them I might as well modify it some. 8) The stock gearing is 16/41 and I am looking to go 15/42. From the excel sheet, this would take me from 4k at 70mph stock to 4k at 64.2mph (This is in 6th gear). I like gearing the bike down some, because I can be an idiot at times so it prevents my top end from being too high when I try to set the land speed records. I don't see the tendencies to do wheelies as a bad thing, either. I'm not terribly worried about the speedo because I also plan on getting a speedohealer to fix the already inaccuracte speedometer.

What are some good name companies for sprockets/chains? I don't want the most expensive thing out there, but I would like for something to last a decent while and being able to withstand the deeper-geared hawk. Do any of you with lower geared hawks have any regrets about doing it? Thanks guys!

 

No regrets, minus the even-lower-fuel-range. But hey, when you're used to dealing with practically nothing, even less doesn't affect anything.

I had no problems with my AFAM sprockets and EK chain. My chain only lasted about 5k miles though, until I had to replace it. But, those 5k miles included four trackdays.

 

+1 on AFAM. Most major brands of chain are good for our bikes. Just get the 520 that has the highest tensile strength and is an o-ring, x-ring, or whatever they've come up with now. Oh, BTW, I highly suggest the 520 conversion. It's lighter and less expensive and will not really wear any quicker than the stock 530. Of course (and not to bust your ***** or anything) getting only 6000 miles from a set of sprockets and chain means you really need to start taking care of them better.