chain/ sprocket change!
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chain/ sprocket change!
Ok, here's the dealio. It's now time to change out my chain and sprockets. Ok, well I'm not sure if it's time or not, but I want to get it done while I am getting my front tire installed. Now, I'm going to be doing everything myself as the Honda dealership we got local is sketchy. 
Ok, here's the list of parts I think I'm going to go with. Unless one of you guru's can change my mind for valid reasons.
1) chain- RK X-Ring XSO 520 Chain - Chains - Solo Moto Parts
2) F sprocket- SuperSprox Stealth Front Sprocket - 520 - Honda CBR600F4I 2001 to 2006 - KneeDraggers.com
3) R sprocket- Driven 520 Lightened Steel Rear Sprocket for CBR600F4i 01-06 - Sprockets - Solo Moto Parts
The reason I went with these parts is because I would like to keep the total cost of parts at ~$150, as I got other parts I need to buy and those brands seem to have good feedback. So, my main questions are as follows...
1) clip or rivet style master link, and why? What link count chain will I need? Going with -1/ stock rear gearing..
2) What tools will I need to buy to do this at home? (Already got sockets and such, also a dremel if needed.)
3) Looking to have all the stuff I would need to keep my chain and sprockets in good working order, what "maintenance" stuff should I buy (ie. lube, chain brush, etc etc...)?
Thank you for ANY and ALL help! It's greatly appreciated!
Ok, here's the list of parts I think I'm going to go with. Unless one of you guru's can change my mind for valid reasons. 1) chain- RK X-Ring XSO 520 Chain - Chains - Solo Moto Parts
2) F sprocket- SuperSprox Stealth Front Sprocket - 520 - Honda CBR600F4I 2001 to 2006 - KneeDraggers.com
3) R sprocket- Driven 520 Lightened Steel Rear Sprocket for CBR600F4i 01-06 - Sprockets - Solo Moto Parts
The reason I went with these parts is because I would like to keep the total cost of parts at ~$150, as I got other parts I need to buy and those brands seem to have good feedback. So, my main questions are as follows...
1) clip or rivet style master link, and why? What link count chain will I need? Going with -1/ stock rear gearing..
2) What tools will I need to buy to do this at home? (Already got sockets and such, also a dremel if needed.)
3) Looking to have all the stuff I would need to keep my chain and sprockets in good working order, what "maintenance" stuff should I buy (ie. lube, chain brush, etc etc...)?
Thank you for ANY and ALL help! It's greatly appreciated!
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that sounds good, only thing is why do you want a lightened steel rear sprocket and not an aluminum one? its a 520 chain, the aluminum ones will last as long as the chain does IMO, and they're lighter.
you'll be able to find stuff on fleabay for a lot cheaper too.
as far as clip vs. rivet - i have the clip kind on my 954's. its nice because i can unclip them, and throw the whole chain in a tub of oil and mineral spirits (serious deep cleaining) without having to take the rear wheel off. you have a 600 - so i don't think you'll be in any danger using the clip kind. you'll need a rivet gun if you dont have one already to use the rivet kind. so all in all, get clip kind IMO.
as far as maintainence, get some good non-flick lube (you can get that stuff at any bike shop) and some old t-shirts/rags to clean the grime off and apply fresh lube. if you don't have a rear stand -look into one, it makes everything so much easier.
you should need around 108 links if i remember correctly, not sure, but they'll sell you 120, and when you walk the chain onto the sprockets when installing, you'll be able to tell exactly how many links you need.
you'll be able to find stuff on fleabay for a lot cheaper too.
as far as clip vs. rivet - i have the clip kind on my 954's. its nice because i can unclip them, and throw the whole chain in a tub of oil and mineral spirits (serious deep cleaining) without having to take the rear wheel off. you have a 600 - so i don't think you'll be in any danger using the clip kind. you'll need a rivet gun if you dont have one already to use the rivet kind. so all in all, get clip kind IMO.
as far as maintainence, get some good non-flick lube (you can get that stuff at any bike shop) and some old t-shirts/rags to clean the grime off and apply fresh lube. if you don't have a rear stand -look into one, it makes everything so much easier.
you should need around 108 links if i remember correctly, not sure, but they'll sell you 120, and when you walk the chain onto the sprockets when installing, you'll be able to tell exactly how many links you need.
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that sounds good, only thing is why do you want a lightened steel rear sprocket and not an aluminum one? its a 520 chain, the aluminum ones will last as long as the chain does IMO, and they're lighter.
you'll be able to find stuff on fleabay for a lot cheaper too.
as far as clip vs. rivet - i have the clip kind on my 954's. its nice because i can unclip them, and throw the whole chain in a tub of oil and mineral spirits (serious deep cleaining) without having to take the rear wheel off. you have a 600 - so i don't think you'll be in any danger using the clip kind. you'll need a rivet gun if you dont have one already to use the rivet kind. so all in all, get clip kind IMO.
as far as maintainence, get some good non-flick lube (you can get that stuff at any bike shop) and some old t-shirts/rags to clean the grime off and apply fresh lube. if you don't have a rear stand -look into one, it makes everything so much easier.
you should need around 108 links if i remember correctly, not sure, but they'll sell you 120, and when you walk the chain onto the sprockets when installing, you'll be able to tell exactly how many links you need.
you'll be able to find stuff on fleabay for a lot cheaper too.
as far as clip vs. rivet - i have the clip kind on my 954's. its nice because i can unclip them, and throw the whole chain in a tub of oil and mineral spirits (serious deep cleaining) without having to take the rear wheel off. you have a 600 - so i don't think you'll be in any danger using the clip kind. you'll need a rivet gun if you dont have one already to use the rivet kind. so all in all, get clip kind IMO.
as far as maintainence, get some good non-flick lube (you can get that stuff at any bike shop) and some old t-shirts/rags to clean the grime off and apply fresh lube. if you don't have a rear stand -look into one, it makes everything so much easier.
you should need around 108 links if i remember correctly, not sure, but they'll sell you 120, and when you walk the chain onto the sprockets when installing, you'll be able to tell exactly how many links you need.
Ok, thanks for the reply man! What kind of life do you think I could expect to get out of the full 520 conversion with the aluminum rear sprocket? And I'll go with the clip master link to try and save a little more money on tools and such. Since you thought a 108 link chain, should I just get the 110 link to play it safe? Also, how often do you take off your chain for your serious deep cleaning, and how often should I really put a good cleaning on it? And I already got a rear stand, so that's already taken care of! Once again, thank you for the reply!
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ya, some people used 110, and they had to remove a link after a few thousand miles due to stretching.... so i'd go 110 at most that to be safe, you should be able to do 108 though.
i've got 10k miles on my 520 now, and i'm about half way through. i'm putting a viffer swingarm on my bike, so this is actually just the first time i'm doing the deep deep cleaning (letting it soak for a day or two in the oil/mineral spirits) with this set. but i have taken it off and really cleaned it with a shirt and lots of lube before a bunch of times (maybe 5 times so every other 2000miles). other than that, just normal practice of cleaning and lubing every 500 miles and you're good. i'm not too **** about it and it looks like i'm going to get about 15-20k miles out of that set of sprockets/chain, so i'm sure you'll get the same amount (pretty much same bike, just a lil less hp)
if it rains - lubing afterwards is a must. if you go to the beach or anything (i do that every once in a while) - deep cleaning is a must to get the sand out.
i've got 10k miles on my 520 now, and i'm about half way through. i'm putting a viffer swingarm on my bike, so this is actually just the first time i'm doing the deep deep cleaning (letting it soak for a day or two in the oil/mineral spirits) with this set. but i have taken it off and really cleaned it with a shirt and lots of lube before a bunch of times (maybe 5 times so every other 2000miles). other than that, just normal practice of cleaning and lubing every 500 miles and you're good. i'm not too **** about it and it looks like i'm going to get about 15-20k miles out of that set of sprockets/chain, so i'm sure you'll get the same amount (pretty much same bike, just a lil less hp)
if it rains - lubing afterwards is a must. if you go to the beach or anything (i do that every once in a while) - deep cleaning is a must to get the sand out.
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