I think I'm going with a 15-42 set up. Any body know if Ducati make a 42 tooth rear sprocket or is the best way to use after market.. If so what's the best manufacture to use?
I've just brought one. DID Kettensatz ZVM-X Serie Niet Ducati Multistrada 1200 S GT Granturismo ABS A30 | eBay It comes with a Supersprox front, steel rear (heavy) and the best chain.... Give me a day or two to report back.
OK. Today I've fitted the above chain and sprockets together with a load of Fullsix carbon from our favourite on here. Few niggles (on the carbon ~ website advice now updated), but all being sorted with the normal non-fuss expected of this excellent supplier. It's worth noting that you do not need to remove the wheel to change the sprockets/ Chain. I was amazed at how badly worn the front sprocket was at 14K miles and the chain was totally furkelled. Not happy with the large silver rear sprocket, photos to follow. My suggestion is to find a Black or gold solution. Further the kit could do with one less link, so cut this out before you start. Mine is correctly tensioned, but at the end of the extendible limit. Next time I need to adjust I'll need to remove a link and buy a new joining link. So chain looks great, front sprocket supplied was a Supersprox the rear is unimpressive to look at. Once I've had a ride I'll be back to update. At present....do not follow my route.
I'm doing the same: best bet seems to be the Supersprox sprockets with standard 108 link chain. So what 530 chains do people recommend and where do you buy them? it's proving surprisingly difficult - I'm looking for a good DID X-Ring.
Supersprox Sprockets | Ducati Multistrada 1200 (10-14) (2013) If you're going 42 rear then a 110 chain length will put the eccentric adjuster in about the same position as a stock setup.
According to http://www.gearingcommander.com - 15/42/108 puts the nominal centre 8.5mm forward of stock and 15/42/110 puts it 7.5mm behind stock, so v little in it. Given the increased potential for the front coming up, probably sensible to go for the 110!
That's quite a heavy price on the supersprox, I always change chain and sprockets together,but with supersprox that would need to last 3 chains to be reasonable value. Is it not more sensible to renew sprockets with every new chain?
I do the same, but the Supersprox is, so far, the only decent quality 42 tooth sprocket that I've come across.
The day after my last post I ordered a 15/42 combo from Supersprox.eu - after the order confirmation I heard nowt. two weeks of increasingly irate emails to try to find out what was happening and I finally had an apologetic reply this morning. The sprockets arrived this afternoon...
Well I'm looking for a new drive train, I went on Supersprox web site but couldn't make head or tail of it, so I sent them an email yesterday and got a reply today. bit of a long order time but not as expensive as I thought,
My 15/42 order from supersprox got to me in about two weeks and they were fine, but Supersprox communication was pretty awful. If you're not already running 15/42, I strongly recommend it. Chain I got from Ducati Glasgow (a JT ZR1)
Not sure, on their site it lists DC chains, I didn't notice any other make. But the wife sent me this link and they use RK chains. Personally I've never heard of both SUPERSPROX EU- Ducati - Road Bikes - 1101-1200 ccm - 1200 Multistrada, S Sport, S Touring [2010-2014]
I paid a total of £205 for both Supersprox sprockets and the JT Z1R X-ring chain (inc vat but plus fitting).
Wasn't sure about paying the extra for the better chain so asked what the difference was. ==================================== Subject: Re: Mutlistrada 1200 2014 Hi Chris Thanks for the quick response and coming clean on the delivery time. Just one question before I decide which one to go for. Please can you tell me the difference between the 2 chains, will one last longer than the other if their both looked after the same? Or is one more likely to snap or stretch than the other? are the seals better grade in one than the other? Thanks again Joe ===================================== Morning Joe - The OE spec chain is indeed slightly better quality then the Approved one - however, given that the Approved chain is really good, and it would probably outlast the sprockets ( if cared for properly), we would recommend buying the less expensive approved chain. We say this because when the sprockets do wear out, it's best practice to replace chain and sprockets at the same time - so the less expensive chain, in this case, makes sense. I hope this helps - Regards Chris Calsport.co.uk Needless to say I've ordered the cheaper one, you don't have to tell me twice.
Well after all that just got this reply off Chris Morning Joe - I've just had a chat with the DC/Afam distributor to order your chain and front sprocket, and they have revised their opinion on chains for your bike. They are now telling me that they no longer recommend the Approved option chain for the Multistrada - seems they have seen some premature wear on these, due to the whopping amounts of torque this motor produces, so they would now only recommend the OE spec chain. I apologise that I didn't have this up to date information earlier - could you let me know if you'd like to send a request for the OE spec kit at £269.16 ?? Best Regards Chris
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