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Old 10-07-2009, 01:12 PM   #10
Amber Lamps
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Originally Posted by Kerry_129 View Post
You can't really see sprocket tooth wear until it's really bad. A few thousandths difference in pitch will accelerate chain wear. Unless it the sprockets were nearly brand spankin' new (which they obviously aren't), I'd replace them as a set - with a steel rear (eff aluminum for street use, especially non-hardened). And yes, rivet >> clip (clips can be made 'safer' by using a dab of silicone adhesive over it - but a rivet link is a sure thing).
Good point! Besides, if you do some shopping, you can get front and rear sprockets for $50-60 total. Not a ton of money imho. Like AMJ said, you're in there anyway....
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