Chain questions/recommendations

[speedknot]

I'm going to change the front sprocket on my 2001 M750.  Upon looking at the chain I notieced that its binding at certain links.  Its shot.  I know the pitch is 520 but does anyone know the length/link count?  Also, I'm probably going to go for a gold chain.  It's got a nice clean look to it and if oiled properly, it should maintain its appearance.  What do you guys use on your bikes?  I'm looking at an EK or DID.  Money is no object when it comes to a chain; especially when you've previously experienced rear wheel lockup due to a broken chain.

[booger]

14T front? How about blingin it up a notch and going for the 15T drilled countersprocket and a rear with a couple more teeth? It's supposedly better for the chain.
Probably any of the Japanese x-ring chains are suitable. Both of the ones you mention are fine. I use a DID. You could probably find out the length by going to the sprocket center website.
Maxima Chain Wax regularly and brush cleaning with diesel fuel or kerosene about once every season has kept the chain clean and working well for me.

[Howie]

100.  Chris Kelley can set you up.  http://www.ca-cycleworks.com   If you buy locally they will probably have to order the sprockets anyway. 

[speedknot]

14T front? How about blingin it up a notch and going for the 15T drilled countersprocket and a rear with a couple more teeth? It's supposedly better for the chain.
Probably any of the Japanese x-ring chains are suitable. Both of the ones you mention are fine. I use a DID. You could probably find out the length by going to the sprocket center website.
Maxima Chain Wax regularly and brush cleaning with diesel fuel or kerosene about once every season has kept the chain clean and working well for me.

I thought about going that route but that nice combo that you listed is going to run me close to $300 clams.  They make some sweet rear sprockets for these bikes.  Mmmm...  Have some thinking to do.

[speedknot]

I stand corrected.  The Supersprox site has a nice package for just under $200.  Check this out:  http://www.supersproxusa.com/products.php?cat=1440

[LA]

Go to Chris.  Get Afam quick change carrier and 14 tooth front.  If you ride a lot go with steel rear sprocket, if not hardened aluminum gives less unsrpung weight, a good thing.

The DID gold link chain will come with extra links so you can fit for a one tooth larger rear sprocket or one tooth smaller.  Change out is cake, that's why they call it a quick change carrier.

14 tooth fronts are the ONLY sprockets I've ever used on Ducatis.  In 45,000 mi. since my foray into "modern" Ducatis I've had not one problem.

14 tooth fronts should come safety wired to the price tag of each Ducati model sold.

LA

[the_Journeyman]

I went +2 on my my rear sprocket on my 1999 M750.  Seemed to be a nice change.  I can't remember the chain length, but I had to remove some links.  Ordered a black on from Ca-Cycleworks since I had black frame and wheels ~

JM

[Gimpy]

+1

Up two teeth in the rear and I love it. 

Chris has a table that shows stock gearing,pitch, and teeth counts, as well as the popular gearing broken down by model.

http://www.ca-cycleworks.com/shop/catalog/ducati/chain.html

[speedknot]

Thanks guys.  I've been trying to call Chris at CA but he's never in the office.  I'll give him a call again next week.  I'm probably going to go with the +2 in the rear and get a new chain and front sprocket.  All new stuff.

[Raux]

I went with Chris' shop as well for my steel lightweight black rear sprocket.
they were great help and you get candy in your package 

[CannedIce]

Thanks guys.  I've been trying to call Chris at CA but he's never in the office.  I'll give him a call again next week.  I'm probably going to go with the +2 in the rear and get a new chain and front sprocket.  All new stuff.

Sorry about that Speedknot. Chris has been super busy and of course got the flu recently, but now he is all better and in again working hard on the mid size hyper tank project. Best times to reach him are M-F 2-6p pacific

-Candice

[speedknot]

Thanks Candice.  I placed an order yesterday. 

[speedknot]

I went with Chris' shop as well for my steel lightweight black rear sprocket.
they were great help and you get candy in your package 

Candy in the package?  I thought this was code for something.  He actually put a Crunch bar in the box.  I love Crunch bars.  Anyway, I got the sprockets and chain today.  All looks great.  The only thing is that I forgot was that I need a chain breaker/riveter.  A decent one is going to run about 100 calms.  Ouch!  As much as I would love to do it myself, I think I might have the shop do it. 

[evoasis]

Go with a  DID VM chain and this chain break from Harbor Freight, best 10.00 I've EVER spent.

http://www.harborfreight.com/heavy-duty-chain-breaker-66488.html

[speedknot]

Go with a  DID VM chain and this chain break from Harbor Freight, best 10.00 I've EVER spent.

http://www.harborfreight.com/heavy-duty-chain-breaker-66488.html

I looked at that the other day.  Its on back order.  I'm just going to have the shop do it.  I'll be in and out in less than an hour. 
I got a Supersprox 43T, JT 15T, and a DID VM520 110L X-ring chain w/rivet.  It all came to just under $200 from CA Cycleworks.  This seems like a good combo.