A couple years late to the party here, but I stumbled across this by accident. You talk exactly how I learn. Thank you for your teaching style. I’m gonna sub and check the other stuff out!
Hey Brian, thanks for the info but you have confused pitch with width, when you change from a 525 or 530 to 520 you don't change pitch it stays the same since pitch is the distance between pins, what you change is the width of the chain and sprockets effectively reducing the rotational mass of the system, that is why racers prefer 520's but they will also wear out faster. As always there is a trade off.Cheers!
I chose to use pitch as this is the term that is most commonly used and I felt the global message was more important. Depending on the bike there are 520 chains that will last longer than the 520 or 525 that came of the bike from the factory. There are some excellent 520 chains on the market, have been for a long time now. Maintenance also plays a big role in how long the drive train components last. - Van
Just checked, and Salvador was correct. Pin to pin is pitch around the world. I'll stick with that as it is not confusing; you should too rather than giving information that suits you. Not having a go man, just my opinion and I believe constructive criticism.
Thank you so much. The newer generation doesn't seem to know that much about 520 conversion and how much of a difference a simple sprocket gearing change can make. Personally it's the 1st mod I do to all of my bikes. Speedo healers are simple to install and program. 👍 this is the BEST video on youtube I could find on this subject
Brian Van you are the Man! I’m building a track 750 and trying to guess front rear sprockets for a alloy 520 kit while going from a 55 to a 60 profile rear is doing my head in. Dropping one tooth on the front using stock 525 chain and rear sprocket costs stuff all and takes the guess work out of it.
Divide the front tooth by the rear tooth and get the ratio. 👍🏼 On my 13 R1 stock is 17f 47r. 0.361 i wanted a little more acceleration but not hurting the top speed too much. A 17f 49r (+2r) is 0.347. Little too much for me. So in trying to save some rotating weight i went 16f 45r (-1, -2) 0.356 which is a hair closer to stock than a 17f 48r (+1r) 0.354 also went with a vortex front and rear steel sprocket and rk 520 chain.
One of the high points of having a mechanical speedo that works off the hub is that the only change that is going to affect your odometer is changing the OD of the wheel the speedo is attached to. And if you go bigger, it's gonna read low. No words about performance...lol.
So i formative! Love your website and all the work you do. It was so easy to buy a custom chain kit with sprockets in your website, even played around with the colors... Its gonna look rocking! Good stuff and thanks
Keep in mind that going to a smaller front sprocket makes the chain wear faster because it has to make a tighter circle! It`s more expensive and more labor, but for long haul durability always go bigger on the rear sprocket instead.
If you go down in the front sprocket, check the chain wear on the guide and make sure it won't wear into the swingarm. I'm thinking of just adding +2 rear on my Daytona600 to have some fun and play it safe. Thanks!
Actually the sprockets I settled on (after trying some more radical combos), was +1, +11 which was still good for about 150 MPH top speed. I actually went from a 17-525 front to 18-520 front. The rear went from 39-525 to 50-520. That seemed to be the "perfect" compromise for my style of riding. Notice that to "gear" a bike down, you can actually increase the # of teeth on the front sprocket, as long as you compensate with the rear sprocket as I did. That 18-50 combo was a LOT of fun. My sportbike days are over but I still tinker with sprockets. My favorite is Supersprox stealth. To help "prove" that reducing rotating mass only makes a difference if it is reasonably "far" away from the center of rotation, ask yourself why doesn't SuperSprox make a dual metal front sprocket with steel teeth and an aluminum carrier. That is the reason why. It is not worth the effort cuz the performance gain would not even be noticeable. Even the rear sprocket performance gain is minimal but they look so cool.
The only thing you missed in my opinion is describing the difference and pros and cons on o-ring and x-ring chains. I have heard the x-rings last longer and are stronger than the o-ring. Also, how much top end would you lose when doing a "go fast" conversion? For instance the chain and sprocket sizes on my R6 are stock and I feel like it accelerates fine and my top end is still near the 150-160 range which is faster than i tend to go lol. Basically i want to know how much I'll actually lose. Will i be at 140 or less? Great video nonetheless. Not sure why you don't have more subscribers lol
I'm probably one of the few CBR1000RR owners that is strictly a touring rider. 20,000+ Km's per year. I ride one up and try to keep my packed gear weight reasonable. After 15+ years on my FJR by comparison, the CBR has terrible fuel range. I could mount a small auxiliary tank but would prefer not to. On the CBR, I hit reserve at about 150 miles. If I went up one tooth on the front and down 1 tooth on the rear, would that make much difference in fuel range or would the engine just be working harder at any given speed due to the gearing and burn just as much gas ?
Man I love Vance! Thanks for the video man. Interestingly enough for once thx to YT for recommending this video. I’m upgrading my stock R1 sprockets to quick accel kit.
I bought my bike used and it had a 530 chain and 525 sprockets. I said fuck it and rode it as is and it wore the sprocket out pretty fast. You could take the chain and slide it left and right on the sprocket a couple mm
Maybe I missed it, 2012 GSXR 1K adding two teeth in the rear. Obviously max performance for any mod you need a power commander or some type of engine management system. If exhaust and chain is all the bike has should I get a power Commander. I see now the answer just want some professional thoughts from the experts. Thank you for your time !!!
You do not need to install a fuel controller when replacing the sprockets on the bike, this has no affect on fueling. When installing a full system on the bike you will need to install a fuel controller of flash the ecu to get the maximum benefit from the exhaust you installed. - Van
Hi Brian, Awesome Video, when adding 2 teeth to rear sprocket, do i need to replace the entire set? if i only change sprocket, will the chain be too tight?
Really depends on how much chain adjustment you have available. Odds are you can add 2 teeth to the rear without a new chain. Take a look and see how much adjustment you have available before you order the sprocket. If you are in the middle or towards the back you will be good to go. - Van
Hey! I bought a pocket bike a few weeks ago and it arrived on December 29, 2017. The bike was great, until the chain popped off the next day! I was aggravated, so my dad hit up my uncle who isn’t a mechanic but is really good with motorcycles, and he aligned everything, but after about 50 minutes of riding it the chain popped off again and we don’t know the problem. If you could respond with some helpful details or a solution, I would be very thankful and it would be much appreciated, THANKS!
If the pocket bike is a Chinese pocket bike I bet the chain is weak and stretching excessively. Try purchasing a better chain and installing it on the bike. - Van
Great video as always. I’m getting new wheels and will need a new rear sprocket (the size & pitch will remain the same). The bike is a 2021 & the chain has roughly 7,000 miles. Would you recommend replacing the set or can I get away with just replacing the rear? Thanks!!
At 7,000 miles I would most likely replace the chain and the front sprocket. You do this with the wheels you are good to go for a long time. That said if the rear sprocket is in good shape now odds are you can reuse the chain and get some more miles out of it. - Van
Hi, I went to the shop to order 520 conversion kit -1 front + 2 rear. (Stock 2016 R1 currently 16 front 41 rear) Shop owner convinced me to order a 520 chain with 16 front (same as stock) 45 rear (+4) So I’ve ordered the same size front and +4 rear with 520 chain. Do you see any issues with this? Edit: Also. Thank you so much for your videos. They have helped me a lot with the R1!! Saved me some $$$ and helped me gain experience/ confidence working on the bike.
Might be tempted to go down 2 on the front and up 2 on the rear on my 08 ZX6R - already have the speedo healer on there as stock it's out by almost 10 mph at higher speeds
I just noticed the guy that owned my gsxr 1000 before me had put on a Vortex 45 tooth sprocket. Now I know what’s been bothering me since I bought it. It’s so jerky in 1st gear. And on the freeway I get sort of a chain lash jerk at cruising speeds while trying to also maintain the same speed. I didn’t even know they went as high as 45! It was perfect stock for ME when I owned 2 of these in the past. I don’t want to accelerate faster at the expense of screamin on the freeway in 6th gear. I feel like I’m on a 600 by comparison.
I have a 2013 Honda Cbr600rr ABS mode( the full red fairings). What sprocket kit, chain, should I buy??. Preferably from VorteX, RG, etc.. A nice, smooth, quick acceleration is what is needed. Not to wheelie or to race etc..
Vortex Honda CBR600RR 07-20 V3 2.0 Gold Chain and Sprocket Kit www.sportbiketrackgear.com/vortex-honda-cbr600rr-07-17-v3-2-0-gold-chain-and-sprocket-kit/ Vortex Honda CBR600RR 07-20 V3 Chain and Sprocket Kit www.sportbiketrackgear.com/vortex-honda-cbr600rr-07-16-v3-chain-and-sprocket-kit/ One down in the front and 2 up in the rear is the most common choice on a 600. I have done that myself in the past and really liked it. - Van
Please bear with me but I’m still a bit unsure of the links that you’ve sent. I’m not seeing the option to choose a 44 rear & 15 front. Which of the links should I purchase & what kind of chain?. I want a steel sprocket. I wish you could put it in a cart & let me just pay for it😄
Another very informative video. Awesome stuff, you guys. I have a question: if you leave the front sprocket with the stock teeth (16) and change the rear (45) with a larger 47 teeth, will this not stress the chain on bikes that don't have much slack from the factory, say a Yamaha MT-09 which has 110 number of links? Is it a good idea to increase the number of links to say 112 or 114 along with the sprocket changes mentioned above?
It really depends on how much adjustment you have available. If you want to reuse the OEM chain and shorted the gearing up I would suggest dropping one tooth on the front before adding teeth to the rear. You will want to keep the wheel base as long as possible on the MT09 so it does not turn into a total wheelie machine. - Van
I have a CBR600rr 2020 I did on mine -1 (front) +2 (Back) just got it done today. honestly I really don't know if I like it? Bike is running hot. I didn't feel more power from tha line. just tha Bike is hotter that's tha only thing I Noticed. when I rode tha bike home I was considering already going back to stock
This should not have any affect of the temp the bike operates at. If you have an issue with operating temp you need to look at the cooling system. - Van
I want to change the gearing on my 2014 Ducati Monster 1200S. Currently running stock gearing, what do you guys recommend? Also, will I need a speedohealer? PS: Huge fan of the channel!
Not super familiar with Ducati's to be fair. Does your bike have ABS brakes? How do you feel about the gearing you have now? Do you want the bike to come off the line a little quicker and easier?
I want to increase my acceleration on my R3. I don't care about top end as long as I can do my speed limits around 60-75. Never feel too safe going too fast on 2 wheels but I sure do love accelerating fast. What would you suggest?
If you want more quicker acceleration I would shorten up the gearing and go with a rear sprocket 2 or 3 teeth larger than the OEM one. So like a 14/45 or 46. Vortex Chain Kits The HFRS uses 14/46 gearing with steel rear sprocket The HFRA uses 14/46 gearing with aluminum rear sprocket www.sportbiketrackgear.com/vortex-yamaha-yzf-r3-15-17-v3-chain-and-sprocket-kit/ www.sportbiketrackgear.com/vortex-yamaha-yzf-r3-15-17-v3-2-0-gold-chain-and-sprocket-kit/ Driven R3 Chain Kit listing on our site allows you to choose any combo you want www.sportbiketrackgear.com/driven-520-chain-and-sprocket-kit-yamaha-yzf-r3-15-17/ - Brian Van
Here is a link for the sprockets we offer for your bike on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/parts/honda/vtr1000f-superhawk/1998?_bc_fsnf=1&Department=Sprockets+and+Chain+Kits
I bought that Vortex HFRS kit from Sportbiketrackgear.com. I thought it would come with 1 down front 2 up rear sprockets. When I received the item it came stock front +3 rear. I decided to just try it and installed it. Acceleration is great. A little loss in top end. I also bought the speedhealer. Waiting for that video to install mine. I used all of Van's videos to perform pretty much every upgrade on my 2015 R3.
XBuster on the R3 one down in the front and plus two in the rear would have been too extreme so they went with plus three in the rear. We will edit our listing to note this. Thanks for the heads up and your business. - Van
Forgive my ignorance but, isn't the speedometer cable attached to the front wheel? If so, why would any change of transmission ratio affect the speedometer measurement at all, or is my aforementioned assumption wrong?
There was a time having the speedo cable driven off the front wheel was pretty common, now you only really see it on some scooters. Most modern bikes will use a speed sensor on the trans or the wheel speed sensors used for the ABS brakes if the bike is equipped with them. - Van
I have a suzuki bandit 1250 and it accelerates like a ROCKET off the line, cant imagine going up 2 teeth on the back sprocket to make it accelerate more ?
Sorry about asking a question on an older video! I have a 2011 r1 and want more acceleration,will going up two on the rear screw up my wheel base,or not an issue with a new chain? Currently stock gearing is 17-47! PS I’m also in Michigan and STG has always been spot on with my orders🙏
Appreciate your support! If you want to keep the wheelbase longer I would go down 1 in the front and 1 down in the rear with a 120 link chain. This will get you the gearing you want without shortening the wheelbase too much. Here is a link to a Driven kit on our site where you can choose your own gearing. www.sportbiketrackgear.com/driven-520-chain-and-sprocket-kit-yamaha-yzf-r1-98-14/ - Brian Van
You can add 2 teeth to the rear sprocket or drop 1 tooth in the front. This will cost you a little bit of top end but help is accelerate a little faster. - Van
On the R1 I would suggest going up 2 in the rear for quicker acceleration. I rode that combo last weekend and liked it. 1 down in the front would be more aggressive and I found the 2 up in the rear to be pretty solid. - Van
A flash tune will fix that man, the gearing won't do much. A progressive throttle tube helps as well. www.sportbiketrackgear.com/graves-motorsports-yamaha-yzf-r1-09-17-progressive-throttle-tube/ www.sportbiketrackgear.com/flashtune-ecu-type-8-bike-side-tune-kit-yamaha-yzf-r1-15-17/
Hi there! I have two questions : 1. What is the best chain brand? 2. I weight 137KG and currently riding a honda cb400 super 4, what chain sprocket combo do you recommend?
@@sportbiketrackgear I just got my bike back, from my mechanic, 1- 2+.. I already had 1- on the front.. but decided to add 2 on the back, as I was due for a major service and sprocket change,,, already had a speedo heeler, and got an xring red chain and a red super sprox put on and took it for a small ride yesterday, with new dunlop mutant tires I actually love it , I ride a cbr1000rr
For most every sportbike when you are installing a chain and sprocket kit you will start with a 120 link chain and cut the length during the install when you set the position of the axle. - Van
Fantastic video. Thank you so much. I have a 1996 cb 250 I am turning into a cafe racer. I want something that will give me a little more top speed. Would it help if I change the sprockets at all? And will it slow me down when I take off at the lights? I know it’s only a 250 and I don’t expect it to be a rocket at all but just want to know if I can do anything to help. Can you please help? Thanks heaps. Cheers from Australia!!
Sean Hunt i believe it would be the opposite. Up one tooth in the front and down in the rear. I went from a 14/45 F/R to a 15/42 F/R on my Ninja 250. It dropped the highway rpms a bit and I got slightly better gas mileage.
Im stuck on what to do with my 2006 gsxr 1000. Its time to change everything. Im not sure if i want to go -1 +1 or just leave it stock. I want better acceleration but no wheelie machine
There are several great sprocket brands. While Afam is a good brand we do not feel they are any better than Vortex or Driven. We are using Vortex on all of our race and track bikes with excellent results. - Van
bro i want to know one thing that we can change the rear and front sprockets right .but while coming to rear sprocket is there any different sizes in rear sprockets like hole to hole diameter and the axle hole ? or can we fit any size of sprocket on any kind of motorcycle ? and the final thing is there is a hub for connecting the rear sprocket to the wheel can we change them to desired size or not . and is it fixed with any kind of nuts and bolts or can we remove by hand ? please help me to get out of this problem .
This is a pretty radical change, like adding 6 teeth to the rear sprocket so the accelerating will be much quick with a notable reduction in top speed. I would not recommend this on a 1000, but you could use this on a 600 if you do not mind losing some top end. It is pretty common to go 1 down in the front and 2 up in the rear on a 600, this is only 1 tooth more than that. - Van
If you want quicker acceleration and want to avoid it being a total wheelie machine I would go with a 16 tooth front sprocket (OEM is 17 tooth) and a 42 tooth rear sprocket (same size as stock). Vortex has 520 kits with either steel or aluminum rear sprockets that come with either a black or gold chain. If you want steel choose the "GFRS", prefer an aluminum rear sprocket go with the "GFRA" option. Below are links to these kits on our site: Vortex Suzuki GSX-S750 / Z 15-17 V3 Chain and Sprocket Kitw/Black Chain www.sportbiketrackgear.com/vortex-suzuki-gsx-s750-z-15-17-v3-chain-and-sprocket-kit/ Vortex Suzuki GSX-S750 / Z 15-17 V3 2.0 Gold Chain and Sprocket Kit www.sportbiketrackgear.com/vortex-suzuki-gsx-s750-z-15-17-v3-2-0-gold-chain-and-sprocket-kit/ Let me know if you need anything else. - Brian Van
I have this side project (not street bike, it's a dirtbike) is it possible to put a 40 series sprocket onto a rear tire when the original sprocket is a 50 series. Are lugs for sprockets universal like that? If so where could I get sprockets?
hello sir, i got 2019 r3, any suggestions on rear sprocket teeth? on how many to add or don't add at all?? looking for good acceleration for my r3.. 🙏 any suggestions is helpful.. 🙏
Hello, just want a suggestion here, for a small type biker like me, have a crf150L and looking for a good sprocket combination for high speed and a bit enduro. Please help me.
I have a question about a kit I purchased from you guys. My stock front sprocket on my CBR600RR had rubber dampers attached to it. Should I reinstall those rubber dampers on my new Driven front drive sprocket?
I would suggest going down 1 in the front and up 2 in the rear. This combo will work well on the street and most every race track you would ride. Here is a link to the Driven kit on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/driven-520-chain-and-sprocket-kit-suzuki-gsx-r750-11-17/ - Brian Van
I have a 2007 cbr600rr. I am learning on a go kart track. I would like to go from a 16 front to a 14 and 42 rear to 48. I am getting out pulled out of corners bad. My bike has very strong engine braking (too strong for such low speeds) will this make it worse.
This will not change the engine braking assuming you are in the same RPM range when you roll off the throttle or downshift. FYI it may be easier to install a smaller front sprocket than go up 6 teeth in the rear. Perhaps split the change between the front and the rear by going down 1 in the front and up 3 in the rear. - Van
You dont need a rivet in the master link. I've had over thirty bikes, and not once did the clip come out. His chain looked a little tight to me, and thats without someone sitting on it. It's hard to tell sometimes, who to listen to, and who is fos.
If you are riding a sportbike you should have a rivet link on the chain. I have built many bikes including bikes that have won MotoAmerica races. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear All my links have rivets, two actually. Well all except one called the master link which has a clip. Never heard it called a "rivet link".
If you replace one sprocket do you need to change both? Or can I just do a front sprocket and chain only? I’m 45 teethe on my fz09 and I want to go 48-50
Hi Van, if there is a sprocket kit with aluminum inner and steel outler rims, will it have good longevity or do you recommend full steel sprocket. Thanks
@@sportbiketrackgear thanks, my Ducati monster 1200 s Y19 has a 525 pitch is it possible to change it to 520 and what are benefits. Will this change effect the speed reading
So I ordered this kit and in the rear sprocket option it says "black Steel" but when it came in it says on the package that it's "alloy" if I knew it was going to be alloy I would have ordered the blue alloy one.. I was thinking function>form but owell still happy I changed the gearing anyways.
If we sent you the wrong sprocket we will get you sorted out. The steel rear sprocket is less expensive than the aluminum, end of the day we gave you a free upgrade. All BS aside please reach out on Monday and the team will dial you in. Apologies for the issue, Brian Van
I'm not even upset or anything just honestly confused I didn't even see an option for black alloy. And I notice now there is a sticker that says "520 steel rear" but on the actual package it says "Super strong 7075-t6 alloy" it's going on the bike in the morning regardless I was just confused and if I was going to get alloy I would have spent the extra 20 on blue. Appreciate the quick response!
Max was able to go fast everywhere with the stock front and -1 rear gearing using a non o-ring chain and Vortex 520 sprockets. We did finally make a small change in the rear for Grattan. Important to note every track is a little different so there is no perfect combo for every track. Here is a link to what we ran: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/vortex-ek-yamaha-r3-15-18-race-520-chain-and-sprocket-kit/
I love that Brian talks to me like I don't know anything. Because I actually don't know anything lol. Thanks for all the info over the years Mr. Van!
You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van
100% agree! But now thanks to Brian I’ve been able to do my windscreen and my cat delete M4 exhaust on my 2021 R1. Thanks Brian! 🤙🏾
A couple years late to the party here, but I stumbled across this by accident. You talk exactly how I learn. Thank you for your teaching style. I’m gonna sub and check the other stuff out!
Thank you for the kind words and for watching! - Van
Hey Brian, thanks for the info but you have confused pitch with width, when you change from a 525 or 530 to 520 you don't change pitch it stays the same since pitch is the distance between pins, what you change is the width of the chain and sprockets effectively reducing the rotational mass of the system, that is why racers prefer 520's but they will also wear out faster. As always there is a trade off.Cheers!
I chose to use pitch as this is the term that is most commonly used and I felt the global message was more important. Depending on the bike there are 520 chains that will last longer than the 520 or 525 that came of the bike from the factory. There are some excellent 520 chains on the market, have been for a long time now. Maintenance also plays a big role in how long the drive train components last. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear So what do you call the actual pitch Brian? This could be getting confusing.
Just checked, and Salvador was correct. Pin to pin is pitch around the world. I'll stick with that as it is not confusing; you should too rather than giving information that suits you. Not having a go man, just my opinion and I believe constructive criticism.
"If you want your 1000cc sports bike to accelerate faster" ... because 0-60mph in 2.5 seconds just isn't enough .... lol 😁😁
about to put a 50 tooth on my ZX14, it's slow stock
Thank you so much. The newer generation doesn't seem to know that much about 520 conversion and how much of a difference a simple sprocket gearing change can make. Personally it's the 1st mod I do to all of my bikes. Speedo healers are simple to install and program. 👍 this is the BEST video on youtube I could find on this subject
Thank you for watching and for the kind words. - Van
that guy knows what he is talking about. greetings from a german racer 🏍💨
Damn I didn't even think about the speedometer... you just hooked me up!!
You didnt change tyres so why speedometer be wrong
Thanks for the video. Mentioning the speedohealer was super helpful as well, I hadn't thought about the change to the speedometer.
No worries, thanks for watching! - Van
Brian Van you are the Man! I’m building a track 750 and trying to guess front rear sprockets for a alloy 520 kit while going from a 55 to a 60 profile rear is doing my head in. Dropping one tooth on the front using stock 525 chain and rear sprocket costs stuff all and takes the guess work out of it.
Divide the front tooth by the rear tooth and get the ratio. 👍🏼
On my 13 R1 stock is 17f 47r. 0.361 i wanted a little more acceleration but not hurting the top speed too much. A 17f 49r (+2r) is 0.347. Little too much for me. So in trying to save some rotating weight i went 16f 45r (-1, -2) 0.356 which is a hair closer to stock than a 17f 48r (+1r) 0.354 also went with a vortex front and rear steel sprocket and rk 520 chain.
I like the gearing choice you made, prefer to use a smaller sprocket in the rear when it is appropriate. - Van
Good video. It’s kinda funny how you sound similar to neagen from the walking dead. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for watching. I am Negan...
@@sportbiketrackgear what is the the best racing sprocket for yamaha r3 for track use what is the best combination?
One of the high points of having a mechanical speedo that works off the hub is that the only change that is going to affect your odometer is changing the OD of the wheel the speedo is attached to.
And if you go bigger, it's gonna read low. No words about performance...lol.
At this point you won't find many bikes with a mechanical speedo. - Van
I dont need a speedo healer....i get stoked seeing my crf250 pull 180kph and its still got all the oily bits inside the crankcases
So i formative! Love your website and all the work you do. It was so easy to buy a custom chain kit with sprockets in your website, even played around with the colors... Its gonna look rocking! Good stuff and thanks
You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van
Best mechanical engineering channel
Appreciate you! - Van
Solid straight forward upgrade/replacement chain and sprocket info.
Thanks for watching! - Van
"negative, not gonna work" haha, always quality video. You guys are awesome.
Just ordered a better quality kit for my 600 ninja. Glad I got it right 1 down, 2 up and 520 pitch😀. Now need a speedo healer
Did you get it
What was the change in your top speed if you ever hit it before the change I mean until now
Keep in mind that going to a smaller front sprocket makes the chain wear faster because it has to make a tighter circle! It`s more expensive and more labor, but for long haul durability always go bigger on the rear sprocket instead.
You are correct, this is something to consider especially if you want to go 14 tooth or less. With a 520 I prefer to stay 15 and up. - Brian Van
Another excellent video from Brian, thanks STG
If you go down in the front sprocket, check the chain wear on the guide and make sure it won't wear into the swingarm. I'm thinking of just adding +2 rear on my Daytona600 to have some fun and play it safe. Thanks!
On almost every model you can go down at least one tooth in the front from OEM and not have an issue. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear Thanks for the quick response. Decided to do the ol' -1/+2 520 Conversion with a bit of reassurance. Yeehaw!
man you guys have a video for everything ive had to look up for my n400 race bike. thanks a lot!
You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van
Actually the sprockets I settled on (after trying some more radical combos), was +1, +11 which was still good for about 150 MPH top speed. I actually went from a 17-525 front to 18-520 front. The rear went from 39-525 to 50-520. That seemed to be the "perfect" compromise for my style of riding. Notice that to "gear" a bike down, you can actually increase the # of teeth on the front sprocket, as long as you compensate with the rear sprocket as I did. That 18-50 combo was a LOT of fun. My sportbike days are over but I still tinker with sprockets. My favorite is Supersprox stealth.
To help "prove" that reducing rotating mass only makes a difference if it is reasonably "far" away from the center of rotation, ask yourself why doesn't SuperSprox make a dual metal front sprocket with steel teeth and an aluminum carrier. That is the reason why. It is not worth the effort cuz the performance gain would not even be noticeable. Even the rear sprocket performance gain is minimal but they look so cool.
Great video.. upgraded my chain & sprocket...& learned me some...thanks so much!! 🤟🤙
You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van
The only thing you missed in my opinion is describing the difference and pros and cons on o-ring and x-ring chains. I have heard the x-rings last longer and are stronger than the o-ring.
Also, how much top end would you lose when doing a "go fast" conversion? For instance the chain and sprocket sizes on my R6 are stock and I feel like it accelerates fine and my top end is still near the 150-160 range which is faster than i tend to go lol. Basically i want to know how much I'll actually lose. Will i be at 140 or less?
Great video nonetheless. Not sure why you don't have more subscribers lol
I'm probably one of the few CBR1000RR owners that is strictly a touring rider. 20,000+ Km's per year. I ride one up and try to keep my packed gear weight reasonable. After 15+ years on my FJR by comparison, the CBR has terrible fuel range. I could mount a small auxiliary tank but would prefer not to. On the CBR, I hit reserve at about 150 miles. If I went up one tooth on the front and down 1 tooth on the rear, would that make much difference in fuel range or would the engine just be working harder at any given speed due to the gearing and burn just as much gas ?
I do not think the difference would be notable. - Van
Man I love Vance! Thanks for the video man. Interestingly enough for once thx to YT for recommending this video. I’m upgrading my stock R1 sprockets to quick accel kit.
Appreciate you watching and the kind words. - Van
I bought my bike used and it had a 530 chain and 525 sprockets. I said fuck it and rode it as is and it wore the sprocket out pretty fast. You could take the chain and slide it left and right on the sprocket a couple mm
I would have replaced the chain with a 525 to save the sprockets. - Van
Maybe I missed it, 2012 GSXR 1K adding two teeth in the rear. Obviously max performance for any mod you need a power commander or some type of engine management system. If exhaust and chain is all the bike has should I get a power Commander. I see now the answer just want some professional thoughts from the experts. Thank you for your time !!!
You do not need to install a fuel controller when replacing the sprockets on the bike, this has no affect on fueling. When installing a full system on the bike you will need to install a fuel controller of flash the ecu to get the maximum benefit from the exhaust you installed. - Van
Why don't you mention the quick change? The aluminum base and steel teeth.
For what we are building here we do not have any practical need for a quick change. - Van
Hi Brian, Awesome Video, when adding 2 teeth to rear sprocket, do i need to replace the entire set? if i only change sprocket, will the chain be too tight?
Really depends on how much chain adjustment you have available. Odds are you can add 2 teeth to the rear without a new chain. Take a look and see how much adjustment you have available before you order the sprocket. If you are in the middle or towards the back you will be good to go. - Van
Hey! I bought a pocket bike a few weeks ago and it arrived on December 29, 2017. The bike was great, until the chain popped off the next day! I was aggravated, so my dad hit up my uncle who isn’t a mechanic but is really good with motorcycles, and he aligned everything, but after about 50 minutes of riding it the chain popped off again and we don’t know the problem. If you could respond with some helpful details or a solution, I would be very thankful and it would be much appreciated, THANKS!
If the pocket bike is a Chinese pocket bike I bet the chain is weak and stretching excessively. Try purchasing a better chain and installing it on the bike. - Van
Always love watching your videos, I learn so much useful information, and I love my Spiegler brakelines BTW.
Thanks for watching and for the business, both are appreciated my brother! - Brian Van
Van can you go over the chains them selfs? Differences between the quality of chains available. Thank you!
We will look at doing a chain specific video. - Van
Great video as always. I’m getting new wheels and will need a new rear sprocket (the size & pitch will remain the same). The bike is a 2021 & the chain has roughly 7,000 miles. Would you recommend replacing the set or can I get away with just replacing the rear? Thanks!!
At 7,000 miles I would most likely replace the chain and the front sprocket. You do this with the wheels you are good to go for a long time. That said if the rear sprocket is in good shape now odds are you can reuse the chain and get some more miles out of it. - Van
Hi, I went to the shop to order 520 conversion kit -1 front + 2 rear.
(Stock 2016 R1 currently 16 front 41 rear)
Shop owner convinced me to order a 520 chain with 16 front (same as stock) 45 rear (+4)
So I’ve ordered the same size front and +4 rear with 520 chain.
Do you see any issues with this?
Edit: Also. Thank you so much for your videos.
They have helped me a lot with the R1!!
Saved me some $$$ and helped me gain experience/ confidence working on the bike.
I do not see any issues with that and it will get you almost the same end result. - Van
Thank you 🙏🏻
I'd love to see a video on differences between chains. X-Ring vs. O-ring different brands 515 vs 520
We are running a 415 on the 400 for MotoAmerica now. For sure they are lighter and the resistance seems to be about the same as a non oring 520. - Van
Might be tempted to go down 2 on the front and up 2 on the rear on my 08 ZX6R - already have the speedo healer on there as stock it's out by almost 10 mph at higher speeds
I just noticed the guy that owned my gsxr 1000 before me had put on a Vortex 45 tooth sprocket. Now I know what’s been bothering me since I bought it. It’s so jerky in 1st gear. And on the freeway I get sort of a chain lash jerk at cruising speeds while trying to also maintain the same speed. I didn’t even know they went as high as 45! It was perfect stock for ME when I owned 2 of these in the past. I don’t want to accelerate faster at the expense of screamin on the freeway in 6th gear. I feel like I’m on a 600 by comparison.
I have my 2018 GSXR 1000 geared longer than stock and it is smooth as butter. - Van
I have a 2013 Honda Cbr600rr ABS mode( the full red fairings).
What sprocket kit, chain, should I buy??.
Preferably from VorteX, RG, etc.. A nice, smooth, quick acceleration is what is needed. Not to wheelie or to race etc..
Vortex Honda CBR600RR 07-20 V3 2.0 Gold Chain and Sprocket Kit
www.sportbiketrackgear.com/vortex-honda-cbr600rr-07-17-v3-2-0-gold-chain-and-sprocket-kit/
Vortex Honda CBR600RR 07-20 V3 Chain and Sprocket Kit
www.sportbiketrackgear.com/vortex-honda-cbr600rr-07-16-v3-chain-and-sprocket-kit/
One down in the front and 2 up in the rear is the most common choice on a 600. I have done that myself in the past and really liked it. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear Thanks with extreme gratitude Van. Keep up the great work💥💥💥💯
Please bear with me but I’m still a bit unsure of the links that you’ve sent. I’m not seeing the option to choose a 44 rear & 15 front. Which of the links should I purchase & what kind of chain?. I want a steel sprocket. I wish you could put it in a cart & let me just pay for it😄
Great job. I appreciate the knowledge sharing and the customer support realted to these maintenance videos.
Another very informative video. Awesome stuff, you guys. I have a question: if you leave the front sprocket with the stock teeth (16) and change the rear (45) with a larger 47 teeth, will this not stress the chain on bikes that don't have much slack from the factory, say a Yamaha MT-09 which has 110 number of links? Is it a good idea to increase the number of links to say 112 or 114 along with the sprocket changes mentioned above?
It really depends on how much adjustment you have available. If you want to reuse the OEM chain and shorted the gearing up I would suggest dropping one tooth on the front before adding teeth to the rear. You will want to keep the wheel base as long as possible on the MT09 so it does not turn into a total wheelie machine. - Van
best explanation on youtube, thank you
You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van
I have a CBR600rr 2020 I did on mine -1 (front) +2 (Back) just got it done today. honestly I really don't know if I like it? Bike is running hot. I didn't feel more power from tha line. just tha Bike is hotter that's tha only thing I Noticed. when I rode tha bike home I was considering already going back to stock
This should not have any affect of the temp the bike operates at. If you have an issue with operating temp you need to look at the cooling system. - Van
I want to change the gearing on my 2014 Ducati Monster 1200S. Currently running stock gearing, what do you guys recommend?
Also, will I need a speedohealer?
PS: Huge fan of the channel!
Not super familiar with Ducati's to be fair.
Does your bike have ABS brakes?
How do you feel about the gearing you have now? Do you want the bike to come off the line a little quicker and easier?
Great video, I have a 07 Honda vfr800 and I'm do for a new kit, but I want a nice gold chain Any suggestions
Vortex Honda VFR800F 02-09 V3 Chain and Sprocket Kit
www.sportbiketrackgear.com/vortex-honda-vfr800f-02-09-v3-chain-and-sprocket-kit/
Couldnt find a chain/sprocket kit on your site for my hayabusa that wasn't oem spec.
Im looking for a 520 kit with 17/45 sprockets
Shoot an email to orders@sportbiketrackgear.com and the team will get you sorted out. - Van
You guys are full of information and have been valuable and helpful! Thank you
Awesome video - please suggest for 350 - 500.
hi there awsmmmmmm video...what would you recommend for tiger xrx?? need some acceleration excitement.? than ks in advance
www.gearingcommander.com is a great website for figuring out what gearing you want.
kornboy22 I’m not able to find my bike details in website. UM renegade sports 2017 version . Please help me out.
Oh shit thanks
Amazing vids as always brian van. More power!
Appreciate you! - Van
With the Speedo thing. Couldn't I completely cheat using the stock sprockets but made the odometer count slower .
I wouldn't trust the mileage on any speedhealed bike or any bike. Too easy to alter.
Yes you could do that if you wanted to. - Van
Some bikes have the speed sensor on the front wheel and don't read off of the counter shaft sprocket, so not all will be off after a regear.
Yea my zxr250 is like that. Also I know the zx10r 2011+ is like that
kornboy22 You're correct. I have a 2012 zx10r and went down one tooth on the front, speedometer didn't change.
What about 125cc? Sport bike thinking of getting a Suzuki gsxr 125 for a beginner bike and invest into (never ridden before)
I would just leave the gearing stock to begin with. You need to ride it enough to know if it needs to be changed or not. - Van
I want to increase my acceleration on my R3. I don't care about top end as long as I can do my speed limits around 60-75. Never feel too safe going too fast on 2 wheels but I sure do love accelerating fast. What would you suggest?
If you want more quicker acceleration I would shorten up the gearing and go with a rear sprocket 2 or 3 teeth larger than the OEM one. So like a 14/45 or 46.
Vortex Chain Kits
The HFRS uses 14/46 gearing with steel rear sprocket
The HFRA uses 14/46 gearing with aluminum rear sprocket
www.sportbiketrackgear.com/vortex-yamaha-yzf-r3-15-17-v3-chain-and-sprocket-kit/
www.sportbiketrackgear.com/vortex-yamaha-yzf-r3-15-17-v3-2-0-gold-chain-and-sprocket-kit/
Driven R3 Chain Kit listing on our site allows you to choose any combo you want
www.sportbiketrackgear.com/driven-520-chain-and-sprocket-kit-yamaha-yzf-r3-15-17/
- Brian Van
Str8 to the point no bullshit. Subscribed.
Thanks for watching and the sub! - Van
Hello, I just got a Honda VTR 1000 1998. Need new chain and front and rear sprocket
Here is a link for the sprockets we offer for your bike on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/parts/honda/vtr1000f-superhawk/1998?_bc_fsnf=1&Department=Sprockets+and+Chain+Kits
learned alot from this video, thanks Brian.
You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van
Straight to the fkn point! Hell yea
I bought that Vortex HFRS kit from Sportbiketrackgear.com. I thought it would come with 1 down front 2 up rear sprockets. When I received the item it came stock front +3 rear. I decided to just try it and installed it. Acceleration is great. A little loss in top end. I also bought the speedhealer. Waiting for that video to install mine. I used all of Van's videos to perform pretty much every upgrade on my 2015 R3.
XBuster on the R3 one down in the front and plus two in the rear would have been too extreme so they went with plus three in the rear. We will edit our listing to note this. Thanks for the heads up and your business. - Van
Forgive my ignorance but, isn't the speedometer cable attached to the front wheel?
If so, why would any change of transmission ratio affect the speedometer measurement at all, or is my aforementioned assumption wrong?
There was a time having the speedo cable driven off the front wheel was pretty common, now you only really see it on some scooters. Most modern bikes will use a speed sensor on the trans or the wheel speed sensors used for the ABS brakes if the bike is equipped with them. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear Thanks for the information, I didn't know!
For a 600 I’m stuck between -1 and -1/+2 what’s the difference between those two. Both sounds pretty similar
The most common change for a 600 would be -1 front and +2 in the rear. I have done this on many bikes and been happy with the end result. - Van
I have a suzuki bandit 1250 and it accelerates like a ROCKET off the line, cant imagine going up 2 teeth on the back sprocket to make it accelerate more ?
Exactly the reason they offer all these gearing choices. I have taken more than one bike and made the gearing longer. - Van
Sorry about asking a question on an older video! I have a 2011 r1 and want more acceleration,will going up two on the rear screw up my wheel base,or not an issue with a new chain? Currently stock gearing is 17-47! PS I’m also in Michigan and STG has always been spot on with my orders🙏
Appreciate your support! If you want to keep the wheelbase longer I would go down 1 in the front and 1 down in the rear with a 120 link chain. This will get you the gearing you want without shortening the wheelbase too much. Here is a link to a Driven kit on our site where you can choose your own gearing. www.sportbiketrackgear.com/driven-520-chain-and-sprocket-kit-yamaha-yzf-r1-98-14/ - Brian Van
Thanks for the reply Van,that’s exactly what I’ll do!
Thoughts on +2 in the rear for a 2018 cbr1000rr? Also is a Speedo healer recommended for this type of change?
Two up in the rear is a reasonable change. As for the speedohealer you will not need one if the bike is an ABS model. - Van
Hi. If i go 1 up on front and 2 down on rear, will that give me more top end?? Is it worth doing it??
Thanks in advance.
That would be too long for most any bike IMO. - Van
I have a 2020 kawasaki ninja 400 its a great bike but im looking to get more power out of it what do you recommend for a new chain and sprocket kit
You can add 2 teeth to the rear sprocket or drop 1 tooth in the front. This will cost you a little bit of top end but help is accelerate a little faster. - Van
Thoughts on going DOWN 1 or 2 in the back on a '15 R1 to smooth out first gear or just wishful thinking?
On the R1 I would suggest going up 2 in the rear for quicker acceleration. I rode that combo last weekend and liked it. 1 down in the front would be more aggressive and I found the 2 up in the rear to be pretty solid. - Van
A flash tune will fix that man, the gearing won't do much. A progressive throttle tube helps as well.
www.sportbiketrackgear.com/graves-motorsports-yamaha-yzf-r1-09-17-progressive-throttle-tube/
www.sportbiketrackgear.com/flashtune-ecu-type-8-bike-side-tune-kit-yamaha-yzf-r1-15-17/
Keep in mind that going down on the front sprocket can require modifications to keep the chain from rubbing on the frame.
Would you apply the the same principle to a 400cc or a 500cc bike??
Yes this will apply to a smaller bike as well. - Van
Hi, my question is if I use KTM duke 390 2016 model what is the right spocket teeth for torque and top, thanks for your time and info
Sorry, I am not familiar with that model at all. - Van
Hi there! I have two questions :
1. What is the best chain brand?
2. I weight 137KG and currently riding a honda cb400 super 4, what chain sprocket combo do you recommend?
Honestly I have never heard of this model. Is this a euro bike? - Van
Sportbike Track Gear Hi Van, nope it is japanese and I believe only certain parts of asia and UK has it. I am from Singapore :)
Also down under! Oooh yeah.
on a 1000cc sport bike, (for the street) will 1-front 2+rear make it more likely to stall in first at low speeds?
No but it will make it wheelie like crazy. Try +2 in the rear if you want a little quicker acceleration. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear I just got my bike back, from my mechanic, 1- 2+.. I already had 1- on the front..
but decided to add 2 on the back, as I was due for a major service and sprocket change,,,
already had a speedo heeler, and got an xring red chain and a red super sprox put on and took it for a small ride yesterday, with new dunlop mutant tires
I actually love it , I ride a cbr1000rr
Some good info here , thank-you for sharing
You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van
If im going with a large rear sprocket how do I figure out what chain length i need ?
For most every sportbike when you are installing a chain and sprocket kit you will start with a 120 link chain and cut the length during the install when you set the position of the axle. - Van
Fantastic video. Thank you so much. I have a 1996 cb 250 I am turning into a cafe racer. I want something that will give me a little more top speed. Would it help if I change the sprockets at all? And will it slow me down when I take off at the lights? I know it’s only a 250 and I don’t expect it to be a rocket at all but just want to know if I can do anything to help. Can you please help? Thanks heaps. Cheers from Australia!!
Sean Hunt i believe it would be the opposite. Up one tooth in the front and down in the rear. I went from a 14/45 F/R to a 15/42 F/R on my Ninja 250. It dropped the highway rpms a bit and I got slightly better gas mileage.
Thanks for YOUR ADVICES FROM PARRAS DE LA FUENTE COAHUILA MÉXICO I SEE YOU LATER
You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van
Hi, with company is good for all set? Did or Renthal or...?
Im stuck on what to do with my 2006 gsxr 1000. Its time to change everything. Im not sure if i want to go -1 +1 or just leave it stock. I want better acceleration but no wheelie machine
I would not do more than adding 2 teeth to the rear myself. On my 2018 GSXR 1000 I am running gearing that is taller than stock. - Van
Thank you
What do you think about Afam sprocket kit? I have a honda vfr800 bike, I want to get the best.
There are several great sprocket brands. While Afam is a good brand we do not feel they are any better than Vortex or Driven. We are using Vortex on all of our race and track bikes with excellent results. - Van
bro i want to know one thing that we can change the rear and front sprockets right .but while coming to rear sprocket is there any different sizes in rear sprockets like hole to hole diameter and the axle hole ? or can we fit any size of sprocket on any kind of motorcycle ? and the final thing is there is a hub for connecting the rear sprocket to the wheel can we change them to desired size or not . and is it fixed with any kind of nuts and bolts or can we remove by hand ?
please help me to get out of this problem .
What do you recommend for my 2020 hupermotard 950? I want the lighter one. Thanks
I am not familiar with that model and we do not have anything listed for it on the site. - Van
Can you also keep the rear 45 stock and go down 2 in the front ?? What should i expect ??
This is a pretty radical change, like adding 6 teeth to the rear sprocket so the accelerating will be much quick with a notable reduction in top speed. I would not recommend this on a 1000, but you could use this on a 600 if you do not mind losing some top end. It is pretty common to go 1 down in the front and 2 up in the rear on a 600, this is only 1 tooth more than that. - Van
For a gsxs 750 2015 what is your recommendation for acceleration i am not a wheelie guy
If you want quicker acceleration and want to avoid it being a total wheelie machine I would go with a 16 tooth front sprocket (OEM is 17 tooth) and a 42 tooth rear sprocket (same size as stock). Vortex has 520 kits with either steel or aluminum rear sprockets that come with either a black or gold chain. If you want steel choose the "GFRS", prefer an aluminum rear sprocket go with the "GFRA" option. Below are links to these kits on our site:
Vortex Suzuki GSX-S750 / Z 15-17 V3 Chain and Sprocket Kitw/Black Chain
www.sportbiketrackgear.com/vortex-suzuki-gsx-s750-z-15-17-v3-chain-and-sprocket-kit/
Vortex Suzuki GSX-S750 / Z 15-17 V3 2.0 Gold Chain and Sprocket Kit
www.sportbiketrackgear.com/vortex-suzuki-gsx-s750-z-15-17-v3-2-0-gold-chain-and-sprocket-kit/
Let me know if you need anything else. - Brian Van
Sportbike Track Gear I appreciate that well tell you if i do 👍
I have this side project (not street bike, it's a dirtbike) is it possible to put a 40 series sprocket onto a rear tire when the original sprocket is a 50 series. Are lugs for sprockets universal like that? If so where could I get sprockets?
Sorry, we do not really deal in off road parts, just street and track. - Van
I went -1+1 on my 07 gsxr 750 full woolich flash and tune and I'm out running stock liter bikes 1-4th gear
Such a good video. Thanks Bryan. I really appreciate all this info. 🤟
You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van
hello sir, i got 2019 r3, any suggestions on rear sprocket teeth? on how many to add or don't add at all?? looking for good acceleration for my r3.. 🙏 any suggestions is helpful.. 🙏
On the R3 I liked the OEM size front with one tooth smaller in the rear. This seemed to make 1st gear a little more useable. - Van
Hello, just want a suggestion here, for a small type biker like me, have a crf150L and looking for a good sprocket combination for high speed and a bit enduro. Please help me.
Sorry I am not familiar with that model and we do not have any parts on the site for it. - Van
I have a question about a kit I purchased from you guys. My stock front sprocket on my CBR600RR had rubber dampers attached to it. Should I reinstall those rubber dampers on my new Driven front drive sprocket?
No they are part of the OEM sprocket and do not transfer to the replacement one. - Van
Great video! So many questions answered.
Thank you for watching! - Van
I have a 2012 Suzuki gsxr 750 and want to know what you recommend as a kit for my bike
I would suggest going down 1 in the front and up 2 in the rear. This combo will work well on the street and most every race track you would ride. Here is a link to the Driven kit on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/driven-520-chain-and-sprocket-kit-suzuki-gsx-r750-11-17/ - Brian Van
I have a 2007 cbr600rr. I am learning on a go kart track. I would like to go from a 16 front to a 14 and 42 rear to 48. I am getting out pulled out of corners bad. My bike has very strong engine braking (too strong for such low speeds) will this make it worse.
This will not change the engine braking assuming you are in the same RPM range when you roll off the throttle or downshift. FYI it may be easier to install a smaller front sprocket than go up 6 teeth in the rear. Perhaps split the change between the front and the rear by going down 1 in the front and up 3 in the rear. - Van
You dont need a rivet in the master link. I've had over thirty bikes, and not once did the clip come out. His chain looked a little tight to me, and thats without someone sitting on it.
It's hard to tell sometimes, who to listen to, and who is fos.
If you are riding a sportbike you should have a rivet link on the chain. I have built many bikes including bikes that have won MotoAmerica races. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear All my links have rivets, two actually. Well all except one called the master link which has a clip. Never heard it called a "rivet link".
Solid folks, earned customer
Appreciate that! - Van
Whats the best front and rear sprocket for duke 200.. thanks dude
If you replace one sprocket do you need to change both? Or can I just do a front sprocket and chain only? I’m 45 teethe on my fz09 and I want to go 48-50
Hi Van, if there is a sprocket kit with aluminum inner and steel outler rims, will it have good longevity or do you recommend full steel sprocket. Thanks
I think you would be best off with full steel 520 sprocket in that case. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear thanks, my Ducati monster 1200 s Y19 has a 525 pitch is it possible to change it to 520 and what are benefits. Will this change effect the speed reading
So I ordered this kit and in the rear sprocket option it says "black Steel" but when it came in it says on the package that it's "alloy" if I knew it was going to be alloy I would have ordered the blue alloy one.. I was thinking function>form but owell still happy I changed the gearing anyways.
If we sent you the wrong sprocket we will get you sorted out. The steel rear sprocket is less expensive than the aluminum, end of the day we gave you a free upgrade. All BS aside please reach out on Monday and the team will dial you in. Apologies for the issue, Brian Van
I'm not even upset or anything just honestly confused I didn't even see an option for black alloy. And I notice now there is a sticker that says "520 steel rear" but on the actual package it says "Super strong 7075-t6 alloy" it's going on the bike in the morning regardless I was just confused and if I was going to get alloy I would have spent the extra 20 on blue. Appreciate the quick response!
@Sportbike Track Gear what is the the best racing sprocket for yamaha r3 for track use what is the best combination?
Max was able to go fast everywhere with the stock front and -1 rear gearing using a non o-ring chain and Vortex 520 sprockets. We did finally make a small change in the rear for Grattan. Important to note every track is a little different so there is no perfect combo for every track.
Here is a link to what we ran: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/vortex-ek-yamaha-r3-15-18-race-520-chain-and-sprocket-kit/
@@sportbiketrackgear ok thank you.