Best front sprocket?

[ttr250dude]

I just replaced my chain and rear sprocket and i want to replace my front sprocket so i dont accelerate chain wear. Does anybody make a lightweight sprocket that is durable? Ive heard that if u put on a smaller front sprocket it can be hard on your crankshaft or something. Is this true?

Thanks, bill804

[Steel Panther]

I use a 13t renthal, it gets the job done and seems well made.

[grayracer513]

In a world where front sprockets cost between $10 and $45, shoot for the $20-25 (retail) range. AFAM, ProTaper, etc. are your best values, IMO.

Avoid stuff like Moose because they don't wear well, and also avoid stuff like Tag and Pro Circuit; they're great, but they really do cost too much.

Sprockets smaller than 13 tend to wear rapidly compared to larger ones, and are a little harder on chains. Your crank can't tell the difference.

[rdrata]

I've tried a number of sprockets and the ones that stand out in my mind are Renthal, Tag and Sunstar. My 450 currently has Tag sprockets w/ Regina ORing chain and it is performing and wearing very well. I tried the Pro Taper and it wore very quickly...

[YamaLink]

Yep, Sunstar has been good on all my bikes over the years. And it's found locally every day. Some of the "higher end" sprockets have to be special ordered.