Alrighty, my new Vortex sprockets, DID 525 VM2 gold chain, and chain tool finally came in today!!! I was happier than poo. Had to order a RK chain tool as the company that I ordered from was back ordered until the end of March and it was 70 bones cheaper to boot. I went stock on the front sprocket, and +3 in the rear. What a difference. It goes off the line like a raped ape. I posted pic's in my Photo album here on the page. This winter I also scraped many of the stock decals cause I didn't like em. I am back on the road... watch out.

Heres my picks.

2004 CBR600F4i
49T Vortex Rear Sprocket
16T Vortex Front Sprocket
525x110 DID VM2 Gold Chain

 

Very nice!!! Glad to hear you're happy with it... bike looks great! New parts are always fun

 

New parts do rock! I got some myself this week. I ride the same bike as you and I was curious to know what an aftermarket chain does for you? Also, do you notice any top end speed difference with the new sproket, or is it just faster all around?

 

It's like gearing on a car.....depending on what you do....

If you want faster take off, then you'll end up taking away from your top speed (with a numerically higher final gear ratio). Also less MPG since the engine will be turning at higher RPMs

or

If you want a higher top speed, then you'll end up taking off slower off the line (with a numerically lower final gear ratio). Better MPG since the engine will be turning at lower RPMs


It all depends on what you're looking for, since each one has a trade off. Also it will throw your Speedometer or Odometer off.



Just did a gear swap on my '05 Dakota....went from 3.55 gears to 4.10 gears....so I know how it works.

 

Also the chain will wear out quicker was another little thing to mention too

So yeah....definitely has it's pros & cons, but it's a VERY cheap way to make the bike quicker