Hey thanks to the help of Dirt's write-ups and the rest of you guys
I have taken apart my f3 and replaced everything (maintenance wise).

But now I'm having a very hard time understanding and finding information
on what is a acceptable/safe chain&sprocket set up.

I have a 95 and from what I have read the oem is 15t main, 43t rear, and a 530 chain with 108 links.

I understand all that thankfully.
Now that I have gotten comfortable on my baby I want more low end, So my question is if I buy a 14t main, 45t rear (-1/+2) I guess you say?, and a 530 chain with 108 links is that an acceptable set-up, or will the chain now not be long enough?
Do I buy a longer chain but stay with 530, or change it up to 520 vise versa?

Very confused as you can see

 

and now I'm reading you need to match the sprockets to the chain (ex: 530 sprockets with 530 chain)

but on bike bandit it doesn't mention those numbers. help a mate out brothas

 

For the -1/+2 change that you're proposing, You'll be fine with a 108 link chain.
You may lose a teeny bit of travel but it should fit fine.

The part about sprocket-chain size matching is correct. If you buy the
chain/sprockets as a kit, that's already dealt with. If you try to save a few bucks
with the build-your-own approach, you'll need to ensure size-compatability.

The conventional wisdom is to change chain and sprockets as a set. As they wear
they will 'seat' to each other. Using a newer chain and/or sprocket(s) together with
used parts, can add excess wear/stress to the ensemble.

Size considerations themselves, are a non-issue for the average rider. Stick to stock
chain size, unless you have a specific application (in which case, you already know
why you are changing).

Hope this helps, Ern

 

always very helpful mad. Thanks a lot.
what other sites are out there besides BikeBandit?
I have found the 530 kit on there website but it keeps it oem spec.

what would you suggest. I rather not risk a 'miss match fit' so a kit would be nice.

 

Check ebay, do a search for your bike-specific and you will find various conversion
kits offered as well. If you stick to a well established manufacturer, you won't have any problems. RK, DID, etc.

Ern

 

Think I figured it out,

according to JT's website these are the accurate parts applicable to a 95 F3

Can anyone confirm the set up will work?

 

Very happy with my F3's 45T rear and DID X-ring 530 chain. I left the front alone because I commute on the hwy and didn't want it screaming. If I was only riding it for fun then i'd definately go the 14T front as well. Glad I bought the X-ring instead of a cheaper option.

 

According to Gearing Commander.com
the difference between what your set up is and what mine will be is
350rpms in 6th gear. So idk hopefully it wont scream.