Because 16/38 is 2 gear overdrive. Awesome for fuel economy but I wanted to get acceleration better. So it's a compromise... I miss that ratio on long cruise, but I have a better acceleration around town.
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this will be my next mod. thanks for the advice folks.
Are the sprocket nuts 10mm or 12mm? I will have to change my sprockets and chain most likely within 5k miles.Well I ordered 17/44 marthy gearing in black with gold sprocket nuts
By the way... your speedo will be off by 5%... the other way around. Speedo healer or I got mine from 12oclocklab. It was the cheaper one... work fine.Well I ordered 17/44 marthy gearing in black with gold sprocket nuts
Hey CC, in your intense rear sprocket search did you end up finding what's available in steel sprocket? Driven is making a 46-47T. There also doing a 44 fort the FZ6... not sure if it fit. I like this ratio, it will suck to go for something else. But I want to get away from Aluminum sprocket if possible. Anyone knows?
I did 43 in the rear and 17 up front. Main reason for going with 43 in the back was that I can leave that one on, run 17 or swap for 16/15 up front to get tall/short gearing. Very easy to change the front, 15 mins job at most. Rear is a pain, so by going small on the back, I can change the front based on what my plans are. I run 16 most of the time. A bit taller than stock (with the 43 rear), so I keep some pull but get some better high-speed touring.
If I know I'm going to be doing 300-500 mile days on longer/higher speeds, I'll put the 17 back on.
If I know I'm going to be doing 300-500 mile days on longer/higher speeds, I'll put the 17 back on.
I've been digging all morning, send few email and waiting for replies. Look like FZ6 520 conversion and FZ6R might be the same... just trying to find out for sure. It will make no sense to me that Yamaha would have used a different bolt pattern for the 6R... being build as cheap as possible... I'm aiming for a Driven rear lightweight steel 44T...
Here's the link... http://www.solomotoparts.com/product.php?productid=38627&cat=0&page=1
Here's the link... http://www.solomotoparts.com/product.php?productid=38627&cat=0&page=1
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It's called satin silver and there is a thing called paint.. :Flip: :innocent:
My 38T was hard anodize all over and I put 10 000 miles on it. This one is the Vortex with shinny teeth, so no hard coating on the teeth. I'm at 5000 miles now and I need to start thinking about changing it. At 10K... change tires and sprocket at the same time. But 5-6K is a bit short handed for me. 44T is the perfect ratio for what I do... I might be able to live with 43T. Those driven look great, and they have the super light weight!I put a call into my guy at driven so we shall see
I might be changing my order if I can get my hands on a steel one...not having to replace it all the time will be nice
how many commuter miles do you get out of an aluminum marthy?
Just in case your buddy need few dimensions
150mm bolt circle @ 6 x 10.5mm hole dia.
130mm Inside diameter
If I don't find anything I might throw my stock 46T (300 miles on it) just to finish up the chain and front sprocket life. Don't like the idea really but...
Can't wait to find out... much more selection with the FZ6... like we didn't know already...
I can see the light at the end of the tunnel....
Hi, Ant.
The FZR1000, YZF750 and YZF600 have a 150mm bolt circle, 6x 10.5mm, with a 130mm pilot circle. (FZ6R!!!)
The FZR600 and SecaII have 145mm bolt circles, 6x 10.5mm, and a 125mm pilot circle.
The FZR400 and 250 have a 136mm bolt circle, 6x 8.5mm, and a 120mm pilot circle.
Not quite the same...
Here's what I found on another forum... keep digging!!!
Hi, Ant.
The FZR1000, YZF750 and YZF600 have a 150mm bolt circle, 6x 10.5mm, with a 130mm pilot circle. (FZ6R!!!)
The FZR600 and SecaII have 145mm bolt circles, 6x 10.5mm, and a 125mm pilot circle.
The FZR400 and 250 have a 136mm bolt circle, 6x 8.5mm, and a 120mm pilot circle.
Not quite the same...
Here's what I found on another forum... keep digging!!!
yeah sorry typo there. I was bummed too but hey I am getting mine hard coated sooooo I think itll last longer :thumbup:
Ok... I'll ordered another 17T/44T aluminum (black) with black chain. I'll install my old 46T for now until I get the new stuff in. I want to change it before the chain get too beat up. I don't plan any road trip for a little bit so I'll use 17/46 for now. Sucks throwing everything away after barely 6K! I'll have everything in stock to change it when times come.
Oh CC, I'm going to have gold nuts too!!! LOL
Oh CC, I'm going to have gold nuts too!!! LOL
oooo gold buts :thumbup: I bet if you rolled by the prison those guys would really enjoy it
:welcome:I mean gold nuts... my wife is gettin my drunk on wine... LOL I don't drink muc anymorrre...oooo gold buts :thumbup: I bet if you rolled by the prison those guys would really enjoy it
longevity
Am I correct in thinking that the larger diameter/ higher tooth count sprockets should last longer? Seems like you are spreading the load out over more teeth.My 38T was hard anodize all over and I put 10 000 miles on it. This one is the Vortex with shinny teeth, so no hard coating on the teeth. I'm at 5000 miles now and I need to start thinking about changing it. At 10K... change tires and sprocket at the same time. But 5-6K is a bit short handed for me. 44T is the perfect ratio for what I do... I might be able to live with 43T. Those driven look great, and they have the super light weight!
Just in case your buddy need few dimensions
150mm bolt circle @ 6 x 10.5mm hole dia.
130mm Inside diameter
If I don't find anything I might throw my stock 46T (300 miles on it) just to finish up the chain and front sprocket life. Don't like the idea really but...
Can't wait to find out... much more selection with the FZ6... like we didn't know already...