ok so im gonna attempt to swap both sprockets and chain.im going with vortex sprockets -1f-+2r and an rk rx-o ring chain,now anyone thats done this what should i know before i start as of tq specs and such any pointers r helpful, oh its an 02 f4i THANKS

 

Use a rivet on master link. NOT a clip style.

Break all the nuts and bolts loose with the bike on the ground.

Rear sprocket nuts - 47 lb/ft
Front sprocket bolt - 40 lb/ft
Chain Slack 1-1 3/8" (mesured in the middle of the bottom run of the chain)

 

i know its not a quik connect master link but as far as rivet or press fit i donno, whats the diff of the two. im changing my tire at the moment so i figured id change them while it off the road to reduce down time. but should i put the tire on and break nuts lose or can i do it with the tire off ? THanx for the info on tq specs

 

Is this a good setup?? -1 in the front and +3 in the rear?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWN%3AIT

It says that it has a clip master link, can i change it to a rivet?

Thanks,
Jay

 

-1 +3 gonna be torqer than hell but good accel. i believe you can contact rk for a rivet link shouldnt be to much or you can order right from local shop. well i guess you wont have any trouble brining the front up lol

 

so a -1 +2 would be better? they sent me an email that they are out of the 46 but have 45 and 47. Should i go with the 45 then??

 

-1/+2 means dropping one tooth on the countershaft sprocket (front) and adding two teeth on the driven sprocket (rear).

Stock is 16/46. -1/+2 (for better acceleration) is 15/48.

Make sure you know what you are ordering and why. Many folks don't like taller gears because it increases the RPM that your cruise at, decreases mpg, and makes a buzzy bike buzzier.

 

i have a 96 cbr600 f3, they said that stock is 15front and 43 in the rear. so what would you recommend? i do alot of around town driving and about 150 mile runs twice a weekend. what would be a good setup for better acc. but not the it "buzzier"?

 

I have never ridden a F3 so I am not sure. If you can deal with the increase in RPM, then add two in the rear and see how you like it. If you need more you can always drop a tooth in front.

Also, for everyone doing chain conversions, don't waste your cash on a 520. It will wear faster, and unless you are racing you don't need the weight reduction.

 

i got a 14 front 45 rear, 520 xring chain and rivet master link shipped for 130. Not a good deal?