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Old 12-07-2011, 12:48 PM
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Simple question what exactly do I need to buy?

46tooth 525 sprocket and a 525 oring sealed chain? is this the stock size?

should i maybe go with something like +1 or +2 on the back? if so how much, and what size chain would i need to get?

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Old 12-07-2011, 01:01 PM
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always replace both sprockets and chain at the same time
why not look into a 520 kit
i went with a -1+1 for my 08
so far so good I'm liking the added acceleration
 
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as i said im open to suggestions, just with the flurry of different sizes and lengths im always worried im gonna order the wrong thing.

whats the stock size for the front?
 
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Originally Posted by chrisworrell
...06 cbr600f4i
F4i OEM sizes = 16/46 steel sprockets & 525 chain w/ 108 links.
 
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F4i OEM sizes = 16/46 steel sprockets & 525 chain w/ 108 links.
thank you
 
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Old 12-07-2011, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by gotama
always replace both sprockets and chain at the same time
why not look into a 520 kit
i went with a -1+1 for my 08
so far so good I'm liking the added acceleration
how many links in the chain were needed for that?
 
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I'm in your same boat.

What would the community recommend for longevity? I want to keep the stock gearing on my bike but i want something that's reliable and sturdy. Any suggestions?
 
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Originally Posted by chrisworrell
how many links in the chain were needed for that?
no change same as stock off the top of my head I think it was 112 08 cbr600rr

here is a good tool for you http://www.gearingcommander.com/
 
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^^^^^it will even tell you if that combo will wear good
 
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For the majority of riders, the stock set-up is the way to go.
The 2%-ers are really the only ones who can take advantage of the low-end
torque of the -1/+1 (or+2). Steel sprockets are the way to go on the street.
Trackers are the only ones, that worry about the weight and can afford the more-
frequent replacement. As far as the whole 520-525-530 argument...drop the money
on the cheapest size in the make/model that you are looking at. The 520 used to be
a "performance' up-grade, but any more, they are the prevalent/cheaper standard.

All of the major players turn out a quality product, so that's not an issue, really.

Good luck, Ern
 


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