Chain and Sprokets for 2006-640 Adventure

[blocker]

Got 12K on the original chain and sprocket looks warn and need to replace before my next big ride. Any suggestions on ratio's, type of chain - sprocket and where to purchase off the net???

blocker

 

[caribooster]

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I am running a 15/45 combination on my 640 LC4E. Great for offroad and the occational run down the highway. If I was going on a trip and knew that I would be staying out of the trails I would go back to the 16/45 which was on it when I purchased it.

Brad.

 

[PistolPete]

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[Island Hopper]

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I would just go for the stock KTM countershaft {16 tooth} part # 58033029016 and then order the KTM steel rear {42 tooth} part #58210051042... This combo takes a 110 link chain without having to trim links..... The KTM sprockets are about the longest lasting and are reasonably priced {$80 a set}.... The steel rear also comes in a 45,48 and 50 tooth if you want to muck with gearing...



As for chain I would say pay the few bucks extra and get the DID X ring... I've put over 20,000 KM on my current combo and have hardly made any adjustment to it... The last DID gave me around 15,000 hard KM using spraycan lube on it.... For the current one I switched to the recommended 80/90 gear oil and it looks like it may double the chains lifespan to a possible 30,000 km..

David...

 

[Ont640]

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Island Hopper wrote:

I would just go for the stock KTM countershaft {16 tooth} part # 58033029016 and then order the KTM steel rear {42 tooth} part #58210051042... This combo takes a 110 link chain without having to trim links..... The KTM sprockets are about the longest lasting and are reasonably priced {$80 a set}.... The steel rear also comes in a 45,48 and 50 tooth if you want to muck with gearing...

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I use the stock steel rear sprocket. If you want to spend more you can get the lighter KTM alloy/steel combo rear sprockets, but for 3x the price. I've got a Regina X-ring which is holding out quite nicely with next to no adjusting needed.

 

[trout]

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I just recently replaced mine with the DID X-ring chain and a 14/42 sprocket combo. I love this new combo and find it much better for in town riding plus off-road riding. I can still easily cruise at 115 km/hr for highway stints.