i just order the chain and sprocket set and the guy said i could go down 1 in front and nothing in back. and he also said goin down 1 in front is like adding 3 in back. i had no idea what he was talking about so i just ordered the stock ones. figured for the daily driving i do, it would be fine.

 

The smart choice.

 

Finally got the new chain on. I got so blue chain to go with my blue bike and it looks awesome. Put the chain and sprockets in myself and only took 2 hours if that.

 

-1 +2 is good for daily driving. If you dont understand here it is, down one tooth on the front is for more acceleration. You can achieve the same acceleration jump with a +3 rear sprocket which is 3 up from stock. He was just sayin -1 is like goin +3 in the rear.

I had -1 +2 on my old f2 and it would still struggle to get to 145 mph but that was with no fairings. My point is -1 +2 will gain you a good amount of acceleration for the little top speed you lose.

 

Glad you like the new chain color! I stuck with stock gearing on mine, too, because I'm a commuter and don't want the extra buzz and fuel usage of shorter gearing. A CBR600 has _plenty_ of passing power without gearing down, IMO.

 

Excellent! Let's see it!

 

I'm glad this topic came up. It reminded me of how much I need to get a new chain & sprockets! Also if your chain is clicking later on, (a couple weeks) it is routine maintence to lube and tighten your chain. You can buy chain lube at walmart for no more than $10 and I always lift my bike and spin the back tire when I tighten the chain and spray the lube on it while its rotating. Just my .02, you might not want to mess up that pretty blue chain with grease. Happy riding and be safe

 

I'm gonna get the picture on today. And mz5 that was my thoughts exactly to. Street fighter I got the chain of chain lube. Haven't put any on yet.

 

Good luck with PuttiNg the chain of lube on hahah;p

 

if you add any teeth in the back do you have to get a chain with more links?