how do you guys feel about going down a sprocket in the front i have a 2006 cbr 600 rr. Heard it would be a good idea just looking for some input. Thanks

 

Are you looking for more top speed or quicker acceleration?

 

i wouldn't worry about how the board feels. it's all about how you feel. since it's just a sprocket, buy it and swap it and see how you like it.

 

tahoe, you seem to have alot of knowledge on this, how much of a difference will going down 1 in the front have for accelleration, and maybe doing a few power wheelies once in a awhile? i have an 06 F4i with about 1,300 miles, and i wouldnt wanna but a new chain or new rear sprocket. would going down 1 make a noticeable difference? is it possilbe to go down 2 instead of going down 1 and up 2 in the back?

 

going down 1 tooth in the front is equal to going up 3 teeth in the rear. It is a noticable difference in bottom end torque and power. Great for doing wheelies and not cutting to much off your top end. Works great if you do with a 520 chain conversion kit to decrease rotating mass. Going down 2 teeth in the front is a bad idea, chains tend to bind up.

 

yea there's quite a bit of umph but not WOW, but like ohhhhhhh...if that makes any sense.
yea 520 is a bit better, but doesn't really justify the cost...as in if you swap -1 with a 525 and a 520, you wouldn't be able to tell the difference.

 

ok so down 1 in the front is fine with my current chain and fairly noticeable. cool thanks guys.

now what brands are good, and where is a place to buy online fairly cheap?

 

stealth, vortex, sprocket specialist, rk, renthal, etc. all pretty good. as for online places, they will be about the same. i just go to my usual vendor for it cause he is local. www.sprocketcenter.com

 

thanks for the help guys ill let you know how it goes