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I've been told its time to replace my chain by my mechanic. He suggested replacing the sprockets at the same time.
Can anyone recommend good replacements? I ride about 4000 miles a year. I have about 24,000 miles on the originals.
Thanks,
Ted
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I got an RK chain from FastEddysports.com and an 18 tooth sprocket and giant socket to change it with from NewBonneville.com. I changed at 24K miles also. They are working out fine. It was cheaper then the Triumph chain kit, and they ship real fast. 
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I am at 20k now and yesterday bought the aluminum 525/112 with sprockets from http://www.Fasteddysports.com.I think I could have pushed mine but the alternative is to leave it behind you on the highway and call a tow truck. Cheap enough to replace every few years.
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Just changed mine after 24 K. Bought the stock truimph part, I still think that you can't beat Triumph quality on most of the stock parts. Only thing, I asked about the connecting link system a while ago. I knew the Trumpet came with a pressed on link, and the dealer said no problem, the replacement comes with the clip type link system. On arrival, no nice quick clip, only a press on type. I Didn't have a chain vise so I cheated and managed to carefully manuever it on a little at a time with a vise grip and some patience.
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On arrival, no nice quick clip, only a press on type. I Didn't have a chain vise so I cheated and managed to carefully manuever it on a little at a time with a vise grip and some patience.
Make sure you take it to a cycle shop and have that sucker riveted.! Could have a really bad day if it were to come off!
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I still think that you can't beat Triumph quality on most of the stock parts.
There's some truth to that in this case.
All other things equal, steel should outlast aluminum by a substantial margin.
Also, the Triumph part is a bit thinner at the hub, which lets the mounting nuts go on a little better.
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I assume though, that Triumph still doesn't make an 18/42 combination. All I was able to find part numbers on was a 17/42 (original America) and 16/42 (original Speedmaster). It there any other TA or SM package available?
Bob
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I'm probably going to go with the Honda sprockets and regular 530 chain when I change mine. I'll be doing it soon I think. I neglect mine only lubed it 4 or 5 times in 19,000 miles and never cleaned it. My sprockets still look fine and the chain is OK right now but even a well maintianed chain needs to be replaced after time, so probably end of next season I'll be changing mine. I will compare the prices and go with the best bang for my buck.
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i went with fast eddy and cannot be happier, on that note i did not have much wear on my sprockets at 20k and really could of just went with a chain
Frank
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I'm probably going to go with the Honda sprockets and regular 530 chain when I change mine.
Is that gonna aggravate the situation I mentioned re: sprocket hub thickness?
Said Molly to James, that's a fine motorbike.
Richard Thompson
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Haven't tried them yet so don't know yet but if I see a problem when I do it I'll post it. Personally if there is a thickness problem I'll just shave a little metal off on my lathe.
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I'm probably going to go with the Honda sprockets and regular 530 chain when I change mine.
Which model Honda are you borrowing from? I'd be very interested in hearing the results of this when it's done. I remember the 530 chain being very reliable.
Jack
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I believe the info is in the tech vault.
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I had to replace my chain and sprockets at 22,000 miles....since I was happy with the sprocket ratio, I chose to use Triumph parts....after all, the original set lasted 22,000 miles and $190 over that many miles just didn't seem very expensive.....
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...the original set lasted 22,000 miles and $190 over that many miles just didn't seem very expensive...
+1
four oem chain kits. for me more like every 19,000 miles.
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...the original set lasted 22,000 miles and $190 over that many miles just didn't seem very expensive...
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four oem chain kits. for me more like every 19,000 miles.
I assume you guys are going with the 17/42 Triumph America kit? Have they added any different ratio kits? Aren't the new models 18/42 or are they 18/43?
Bob
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yes, for me anyways I use the 17/42 Triumph America kit.
never wanted to outguess the engineers is all.
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I am happy with my stock ratio and won't be changing it.
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yes, for me anyways I use the 17/42 Triumph America kit.
never wanted to outguess the engineers is all.
I absolutely agree with you..I have tried to outthink those guys for years and have finally surrendered!!! 
life is good..I am retired..sold my America in 2008,bought a Rocket and sold that in 3/2013 and now own a new Triumph Bonneville T-100
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