very nice. extremely vvell put, and nice photos. only question i have is hovv do you keep it so clean? your bike looks shovvroom clean!

 

Excellent tutorial!

BeHyper

 

how did u figure out wat size sprockets to go wit?

 

Depends on what you're looking for performance wise. Each change is going to make a slight difference to how your bike performs in its powerband, or the actual ground speed of the bike for a given RPM. Gearing won't affect your horsepower output - but it can affect the speeds at which you are traveling when you get into your horsepower peaks.

There is no magical gearing that's going to make your bike outrun a 'Busa on the straightaway.


Really good article here: http://www.sportrider.com/tech/146_0...ing/index.html

 

Looks good man! Is that the Dunlop sportmax Q2 rear tire? if so how do you like it?

 

Nice write-up.

I can offer one easier step in removing the old chain if you are installing a new chain. Instead of grinding the rivets and pressing out the pins just cut the chain. Using the black dremel cut-off wheels just cut through the inner side plates between two links. Its very simple and only takes a minute or two to cut through both sides and have the chain off the bike.

 

I seen on here that the spacers to keep from crushing the o rings come with EK chains, but I was wondering since I already have a new RK chain here is there anywhere else to get the spacers or do I have to try to just not crush the o rings while not using them?

BTW I spent a while cleaning with brake clean while my bike is apart today and have come to the conclusion that it just isn't gonna be anywhere near that clean! lol

 

Nice write up, this is perfect as I'm about to replace my chain and sprockets soon. Thanks

 

Correct.

 

Thanks buddy. However, if you'd see it lately you probably wouldn't be saying that.