Reputable Steel Sprocket Brand?

[ucmgrad]

Hey Everyone,
Time for me to replace my Chain/Sprockets on the FZ. Last time I went with an EK Chain (Have ran this brand for over a decade) and would run Sunstar steel sprockets because I remember reading they are an OEM manufacturer and made in Japan (bonus for me).

Welllllllllll:



With that being said, I always run Steel front/rear sprockets OEM configuration 525 pitch. What's the next recommended brand? JT? Are there any Japanese made sprockets still being made these days?

 

[N4teTheGreat]

I've been running superlite steel sprockets on the hyper and while I replace them when I do the chain like a good boy, I usually can't see any visual wear particularly on the rear even at 16,000 plus miles.

 

[greenmonster]

I went from OEM steel to aluminum with a Vortex rear last year. I went +2 on the tooth count to provide more zip off the line.

 

[h5u]

I used JT steel sprockets on my SV650 and they lasted as long as the D.I.D X-ring chains I used which was good enough for me. Company is based in London, but their factory may be in Thailand. They've been around since mid-1980s. Photo from 2020 replacing my JTF520-15 after 4 yrs, ~15k miles:

 

[ichabodnt650]

JT is Thai, there may be local distributors in UK, USA but it's all Thailand.

https://jomthai.com/en/

I've run their JTF 1591-16RB (front)
and JTR 1876-43 (rear) sprockets
on my old FZ-07. They work.

Their chains are inferior—I would stick with DID chains. This is my picture of JT's chain failing after only 400 miles on a brand new chain (KTM 690 SMC).

 

[ucmgrad]

Ya'll are providing me with some solid choices THANK YOU. I was looking at my previous orders and looks like my front sprocket is a steel JT front sprocket so I must only run sunstar rear sprockets.

 

[augustiron]

I'm Jt sprocket guy.

Always steel, Never aluminum sprockets.

 

[ucmgrad]

Update:

Looks like I found the last Sunstar Steel Sprocket in existence on eBay

Went with a JT rubber cushioned front sprocket as well.

$65 shipped for both on Ebay not bad!

 

[ScottRNelson]

I'm Jt sprocket guy.

Always steel, Never aluminum sprockets.

Exactly this. I ran JT sprockets on my various Ducatis and I have them on my current Honda. They are top quality at a reasonable price.

 

[KrustyKruser]

I’m a fan of the Dirt Tricks sprockets

Dirt tricks sprockets

 

[Arsey]

Been using Superlite for years.
Steel, never aluminum

 

[SCC Ryder]

JT sprockets are rock solid ... huge selection of fitments, cheap and always available!

 

[ST Guy]

I'm Jt sprocket guy.

Always steel, Never aluminum sprockets.

Yep. In my opinion, aluminum sprockets don’t belong on street bikes unless you’ve got the time and money to replace them more frequently.

 

[augustiron]

Or dirtbikes.

unless you are racing and sponsored by a sprocket company.

 

[Hooli]

All of my street bikes get steel rear sprockets (aluminum for trackbikes). I've had good success with Superlite.