I have been looking online and have seen different sprocket replacement setups. From 520 chain conersions to stunt sprocket setups.....I know this has been discusses before but want a specific setup:

I want to be able to wheelie easier but also want decent fuel economy since I take vacations with it. Is there any way for me to actually wheelie at a lower rpm by simply replacing the sprocket? I'd like to be able to lay into the throttle and the front come up on it's own (without cracking the throttle and pulling the bars). I am 5'11" and around 195 so I know I shouldn't expect much more than an 8K wheelie.

Could some please advise which would be the best setup for me, without replacingthe chain. I think I want a hardened steel spricket too, for longevity. I saw a "Stage I" sprocket upgrade on eBay which had asmaller front an larger rear (I think) while using the stock chain, without adding/subtracting links, but the rear sprocket was aluminum. Hope you guyscan help me out here.

 

I have a -1 front and +2 rear sprockets and I use my stock chain without changing links.
I still get good fuel economy around 50mpg and I can still take it on the freeway without redlining the bike but the only problem I see with this setup for you is that my bike doesn't do power wheelies like you want. I mean sure the front comes up when shifting into 2nd and sometimes 3rd (if I'm really hitting it). I think if you wanna do power wheelies you are going to have to go with a dramatic sprocket change (which meanschanging the chain)or get a more powerful bike. hehehe

 

Without REDLINING? Even half of the redline is bad enough in 6th gear when it comes to cruising, with the noise, the mileage, the vibrations, etc.

If you plan on driving the speed limit on the highway a lot, stay with the stock gear ratio. If you're just going to track it or spend most of your time under 60, then go ahead and go two up in the rear, but leave the front alone, since going down one in the front is like going up another three in the rear.

Of course, if you're racing (drag or road), then you should set the sprockets for whatever track you're at...

If you want to wheelie, get a 900.

 

Obviously I'm not redlining, it was just an expression. I see nothing wrong with cruising at 7-8k during freeway speeds, the noise and vibration is nothing to **** you pants about.

But I do agree with everything else you said especially about the 900. hehehe

 

ahmen to dat brudda

 

Any vehicle that cruises at 70 MPH higher than 4000 RPMs in top gear is either a race car or designed by a moron... otoh, I think even the stock sprockets aren't quite that good, ironically enough. I'd go up in the front and up in the rear, that way you can basically keep the stock gearing but you gain some acceleration/torque at the wheel due to mechanical leverage and such.

 

Stock sprockets on most 600cc bikes will run around 6K rpm at 120 kph (70 mph). I switched my gearing from stock (15:42) to "Stage 1" (15:48), replaced the chain with a 530 and purchased it from moto-heaven dot com. Now my cbr600f2 runs at just under 7K at 120 kph. Not bad, considering that it has WAY better performance. Remember, you are NOT riding a "cruiser" you are riding a street performance bike. Yes, it will do road trips, but you will have to recognize its limitations and be willing to live with them. As for fuel economy, I measured the city/highway average at 6.25 L/100K. Sorry but you will have to convert to your own standard of measure to get MPG either in imperial gallons or US gallons depending of where you live.

 

ok first hi to all, so this is the scenario:
i bought the (15:44) 530 chain so any one thinck it can affect my bike performance?
i dont care about gas im in mexico and we have a lot jaja so i concern about the high speed i like to GO fastĦĦĦĦ on open highways i don like to wheeliee or stuff like that