SPROCKET HELP-beating a dead horse I know


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CrazyCawi

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OK SO MY STEALERSHIP SAYS THEY ONLY MAKE A 43TOOTH SPROCKET, A 45 TOOTH SPROCKET AND A 46 TOOTH SPROCKET FOR OUR BIKE.

I want it in black....he says Ill loose signifigant power going with a 43 tooth rear....and no difference really noticed with a 45 tooth.

Says he can only get a 16 tooth front sprocket. Idk what to do....I was going to do what rook did and get a -2 rear sprocket which is a 44 tooth...but they apparently dont make it....

I want to lower my rpm a little as I commute a ton, but I dont want to lose all power ya know?

Suggestions? thanks.....
 
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Marthy

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Cautious_Corner said:
OK SO MY STEALERSHIP SAYS THEY ONLY MAKE A 43TOOTH SPROCKET, A 45 TOOTH SPROCKET AND A 46 TOOTH SPROCKET FOR OUR BIKE.

I want it in black....he says Ill loose signifigant power going with a 43 tooth rear....and no difference really noticed with a 45 tooth.

Says he can only get a 16 tooth front sprocket. Idk what to do....I was going to do what rook did and get a -2 rear sprocket which is a 44 tooth...but they apparently dont make it....

I want to lower my rpm a little as I commute a ton, but I dont want to lose all power ya know?

Suggestions? thanks.....
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Are you looking for steel sprocket or aluminum?

My dealership didn't have anything in is book either. Vortex from - Home - Indysuperbikes is where I got mine. 17/44 or 16/42 is pretty dam close... 16/42 is just an hair shorter... nothing you will feel.

Click on this here... http://www.indysuperbike.com/Vortex_Sprockets_Yamaha_FZ6R_520_Chains-1218261.html (Rear)
and there.............. http://www.indysuperbike.com/Vortex_Front_Sprockets_Yamaha_FZ6R_520_Chains-1218161.html (Front)
 
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Rookasaki

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Marthy said:
I think is looking for the 7th gear.... :D
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+1

They can find one for you. My yamaha dealership couldn't find a 17 front, so they found a 44 rear.... If they look hard enough they can find something...

-2 is great. yes, I can feel a small loss in acceleration... But it rides so much smoother. You can feel and hear the bike more relaxed/less stress on engine. It doesn't feel like my poor engine is going to explode anymore :)
 
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CrazyCawi

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marthy which one would you go with? would you do 16 up front and 44 rear, or 17/44?

I want 7th gear is right but I dont want to lose to much low end either, and I tried gearcommander but thats confusing as FUNKy monkey.

I dont want to have to mess with chain length much cuz I just bought an ek chain thats 120 link lol.....
 
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CrazyCawi

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theRook said:
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They can find one for you. My yamaha dealership couldn't find a 17 front, so they found a 44 rear.... If they look hard enough they can find something...

-2 is great. yes, I can feel a small loss in acceleration... But it rides so much smoother. You can feel and hear the bike more relaxed/less stress on engine.
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rook you wouldnt happen to have your stealerships number do you? I wonder if they would order and drop ship it for me? :iconbeer:
 
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Rookasaki

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Cautious_Corner said:
rook you wouldnt happen to have your stealerships number do you? I wonder if they would order and drop ship it for me? :iconbeer:
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Of course I have their number... I know all the guys out there. I'll get more info for you. I know it's from www.jtsprockets.com I can get you the part number... When looking on their site I didn't see a 44 for our bike, but I know Yamaha ordered one from there...
 
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Marthy

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Cautious_Corner said:
marthy which one would you go with? would you do 16 up front and 44 rear, or 17/44?

I want 7th gear is right but I dont want to lose to much low end either, and I tried gearcommander but thats confusing as FUNKy monkey.

I dont want to have to mess with chain length much cuz I just bought an ek chain thats 120 link lol.....
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No matter what you do you will loose a bit of acceleration. Give and take... some people when with 17 only and are happy with it. No need to change chain.

16/46 stock 6th gear = 17/44 5th gear. Here's your 7th gear! I'm happy with it. cruising at 6500 rpm get me 78MPH.
6K=73
7K=84

The only one that is longer is the first gear... all the other one, well they feel like 1 gear up.

Just try the front 17T first... if you want some more change the rear later on...
 
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CrazyCawi

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marthy with a 17/44 did you have to change your chain?
 
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Marthy

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Cautious_Corner said:
marthy with a 17/44 did you have to change your chain?
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Well, I did change the chain at the same time. I had to remove 2 link if I can remember. I'm quite sure you can get away with the same chain length.
 
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ScottM

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Just put on a 17 tooth front sprocket. I paid only $33 and the tech advice from Pizz was free. No chain mods necessary. Feels great.

I will bet that you will like it enough to leave it that way and forget fooling with the rear sprocket. IMHO
 
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CrazyCawi

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I want a black sprocket though not that nasty unpolished silver one lol
 
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ScottM

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I quess that you are not nearly as lazy as me.

There are at least seven or eight bolts holding that sprocket on and you gotta take the rear wheel off I guess---------- I'm way too lazy for that.

I admire you guys with all the major mods and stuff.

It seems that lately I have raised sitting around and drinking beer to an art form.
 
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Marthy

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ScottM said:
I quess that you are not nearly as lazy as me.

There are at least seven or eight bolts holding that sprocket on and you gotta take the rear wheel off I guess---------- I'm way too lazy for that.

I admire you guys with all the major mods and stuff.

It seems that lately I have raised sitting around and drinking beer to an art form.
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I was thinking about becoming an artist too. Cheers!:iconbeer::iconbeer::iconbeer:
 
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CrazyCawi

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Well I ordered 17/44 marthy gearing in black with gold sprocket nuts :)
 
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Marthy

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Gearing by the numbers... @ 75MPH

16/46 = 6800 (Stock)
16/44 = 6500
16/43 = 6400
17/46 = 6400
17/44 = 6100 (My actual one)
17/43 = 6000
16/42 = 6200
16/40 = 5900
16/38 = 5600 (My old one)

If I miss one let me know... 16/38 is a good cruising gear if you think riding coast to coast. 17/44 is a good compromise I think...
 
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Chucker

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Marthy said:
Gearing by the numbers... @ 75MPH

16/46 = 6800 (Stock)
16/44 = 6500
16/43 = 6400
17/46 = 6400
17/44 = 6100 (My actual one)
17/43 = 6000
16/42 = 6200
16/40 = 5900
16/38 = 5600 (My old one)

If I miss one let me know... 16/38 is a good cruising gear if you think riding coast to coast. 17/44 is a good compromise I think...
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Just curious, why'd you change from 16/38?
 

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