[Post New] 07/27/2008 04:54:43 PM  #1  Subject: Need new chain and sprocket [Up]
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ok its time to change my stock chain and sprocket. does anyone here have any suggestion for my k7 gsxr-600?

thanks in advance
[Post New] 07/27/2008 04:55:38 PM  #2  Subject: Need new chain and sprocket [Up]
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Do you want bling or do you want longevity? Want to increase performance?
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[Post New] 07/27/2008 04:58:20 PM  #3  Subject: Need new chain and sprocket [Up]
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Admao wrote:Do you want bling or do you want longevity? Want to increase performance?

i don't want bling but do want performance and longevity.
[Post New] 07/27/2008 05:02:06 PM  #4  Subject: Need new chain and sprocket [Up]
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I say stick with 525 chain and steel sprockets. -1 in the front for extra acceleration.

Stay away from aluminum sprockets. No need to do a 520 conversion for the streets.

And for the love of God, do not let ChiefBD anywhere near your chain. 200+lb black man vs chain tool, always bet on Black.

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[Post New] 07/27/2008 05:06:30 PM  #5  Subject: Need new chain and sprocket [Up]
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I'll wait for ChiefBD to post his experience on chains and sprockets brands. That fool has been through many many many chains and sprockets.
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[Post New] 07/27/2008 05:08:43 PM  #6  Subject: Re:Need new chain and sprocket [Up]
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your not riding tonite?

[Post New] 07/27/2008 05:10:12 PM  #7  Subject: Re:Need new chain and sprocket [Up]
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get DID chains, they last longer and def stay away from sluminum sprockets.
[Post New] 07/27/2008 05:11:58 PM  #8  Subject: Re:Need new chain and sprocket [Up]
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thats rite didn' you ge one how much did that one cost you charles?
[Post New] 07/27/2008 05:15:48 PM  #9  Subject: Re:Need new chain and sprocket [Up]
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a bit more money but well worth it. i think i paid 200 something. check around though i'm sure you'll be able to get them cheaper. renthal sprockets are good also. good luck
[Post New] 07/27/2008 06:58:20 PM  #10  Subject: Re:Need new chain and sprocket [Up]
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+1 on the DID chain - if you go the "cheap" route you'll be replacing the chain more frequently. Learned that the hard way.

I've got Renthal and Driven sprockets for my 2005 Gixx 600. Been happy with both, but the Renthal has more miles on it.

BTW, Nolan makes all decisions regarding chains, sprockets, and everything else for my bike. So I'm just reporting on what he's done.
[Post New] 07/27/2008 07:06:59 PM  #11  Subject: Re:Need new chain and sprocket [Up]
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Fro sprocket renthal, stealth or driven ,
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[Post New] 07/27/2008 08:02:27 PM  #12  Subject: Need new chain and sprocket [Up]
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http://www.motomummy.com/store/home.php?cat=270

these guys have fast shipping and have always taken care of me. Just another resource for ya.
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[Post New] 07/27/2008 11:10:04 PM  #13  Subject: Need new chain and sprocket [Up]
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-1 up front, +1 or 2 out back. Enjoy your front wheel off the ground.

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[Post New] 07/27/2008 11:35:24 PM  #14  Subject: Need new chain and sprocket [Up]
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SmartDrug wrote:-1 up front, +1 or 2 out back. Enjoy your front wheel off the ground.

+1
[Post New] 07/28/2008 01:21:12 AM  #15  Subject: Need new chain and sprocket [Up]
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SmartDrug wrote:-1 up front, +1 or 2 out back. Enjoy your front wheel off the ground.

i don't think i'm ready for that yet. i just want to get performance and longevity out of the bike
[Post New] 07/28/2008 02:15:01 PM  #16  Subject: Need new chain and sprocket [Up]
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SmartDrug wrote:-1 up front, +1 or 2 out back. Enjoy your front wheel off the ground.

How much of a problem is that going to be on a 600? I'm thinking about -1/+2 on my 600RR but if it is going to do big wheelies at WOT then it might not be such a good idea.
[Post New] 07/28/2008 02:18:18 PM  #17  Subject: Need new chain and sprocket [Up]
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Wheelies aren't going to be the biggest problem as you can always learn to be smoother on the throttle. The big problem I see with lowering gearing is the 10+% increase in displayed mileage. Definitely get a speedo healer.

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[Post New] 07/28/2008 02:34:44 PM  #18  Subject: Re:Need new chain and sprocket [Up]
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imo, speedo healers are a waste of money.
[Post New] 07/28/2008 02:37:36 PM  #19  Subject: Re:Need new chain and sprocket [Up]
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PaikyPoo wrote:imo, speedo healers are a waste of money.

Word, it's cheaper to get your speedo reset to a different mileage or to buy a lower mileage set of gauges off of ebay.
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[Post New] 07/28/2008 02:45:21 PM  #20  Subject: Re:Need new chain and sprocket [Up]
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SmartDrug wrote:Word, it's cheaper to get your speedo reset to a different mileage or to buy a lower mileage set of gauges off of ebay.

That's fraud.
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