Full installation tutorial for chain and sprockets swap. Procedural timestamp listing on title screen at beginning of video! hcumotovlogs@gmail.com Like, Comment, SUBSCRIBE!!!
I just looked at this video and it gave me peace of mind. I'm watching videos to replace mine chain and sprocket on a 07 Fz6. Thank you for this video. I will probably watch it multiple times.
@@HalfClickUp If not to much to ask, important tools? I know I will need a torque wrench, and I have a ratchet set. But I saw you use a pretty big one for that. Was that 35 millimeters? Thanks again and if you're like dude you're asking too much, it's all good.
Great video, I redid my chain but will replace sprockets down the line. I bought a 120 link chain as it was cheaper than 118 link one. Standard length is cheapest. Takes 1 min to grind and punch out xtra links!
I used RK GB520GXW chain. It seems to be a quality product. I did use an RK cheaper chain 520 XSO (cheaper chain -part of 150 buck kit from dealer) earlier and it did not last very long. My current chain costing upwards of 100 bucks is of much better quality, I think RK has 5 lines of products of varying quality so look up what u buy there. I am seeing this video again as I am swapping sprockets now a 2-3k miles down the line from chain swap. Vortex front and JT rear - rear is same as your kit. I used the DID chain tool that cost 125 bucks but, it works very well and I highly recommend it (DID has a Japanese video dubbed in English that shows usage of that tool). Also, you have to see "delboys garage" tips on chain tool usage - those videos are a must for DIYers (Del is really an experienced mechanic who shares his wisdom on his channel)
My nuts stripped on my sprocket before I got anywhere near 57ft lbs. So I bought a new used one and it did it again. I've been rolling around for about 10 thousand miles with stripped sprocket bolts (onlynon the rear one) Yes I did it in a star pattern with a good torque wrench. Bike had 28 thousand miles on it and my original sprockets had more "meat " left on them than the new JT sprockets. I got the same kit you did. No issues. They definitely arnt OEM quality sprockets though. Good vid bud.
That’s crazy dude! I’ve never run into that issue. I’m also still running the sprocket set from this video after all this time and they’re both still good to go. Strange fact: back in the day, the old FZ6 called for 72 ft lb on the rear sprocket bolts and there was documented cases of people stripping those out, too. Seems their online community began opting for like 45 ft lb and red Loctite with great success. Anyways, I hate that happened to you man!
after many hours watching videos, this is best by FAR. changing my chain as soon as new one comes in. Quick question, do you know the size of rear axel nut and and axel bolt itself? i've lost my old ones and need to purchase new ones
HardCore'Vette I’ve run this set from day one: www.amazon.com/dp/B0077T23IO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_btf_t1_ZHLtFbV2EX8ZB Best value right there! Whichever you choose, make sure the rear stand is a paddle type like at that link. Our bikes don’t do spools.
swapped my FZ6R chain and sprockets just last summer and it’s all kinky and lose again, not even 2000 miles of wear. Thinking about doing another chain swap this summer.
@@HalfClickUp honestly, not too often, besides I live cold weather state, I store the bike during winter and leave it outside during spring and summer, I don’t know if that affects it too.
@@jesusescamilla2243 lack of use and general exposure to the elements can degrade the chain’s lifespan. You have a unique scenario since you don’t ride very often. A cheap cover can go a long way for you. For example, I only ride my FZ6R on Fridays and in the track, so it spends the majority of its life just sitting outside. So, I picked up a cheap Nelson Rigg cover, and it helps protect the chain from moisture and humidity. It would be a nice little investment for you… doesn’t have to be an expensive one.
Good video m8 👍 I think it would be a bit easier if you have had removed the chain cover to fit the chain 😀 The old chain and rear sprocket definetely has had it 😱😱 the front sprocket didnt look too sad considering it has done 15-20.000 miles, good going 👏👏 one question, do you ride your bike daily? 😊
Jose Sardinha haha it never even occurred to me to remove the chain cover, excellent observation! And yes, I commute on the bike daily. Just turned 55k miles, look for a 55k mile review soon!
@@HalfClickUp No worries, it was just a little observation from me 👍 if you ride everyday then the old chain and sprockets done you very well 👏👏👏 look forward to your next video 😀 be safe 😊
Good tutorial. Question, are those sprockets the stock gearing ? I'm thinking about changing my gearing soon. And also, if my rear wheel was that dirty it would drive me bonkers...clean it please.. LOL. Good work tho.
Thanks for reminding me that I need to tighten mine. Are X ring really better than O-ring in your professional-ish opinion? Cause my professional-not opinion has no idea. Also, pvc, great idea. I had to stand on the brakes with a breaker bar. My goal is to have enough left over chain lengths to make a complete, free chain some day. I just need about 20 more bikes and about 100 years to ride them all to the point of replacement.
HellishGrin460 well I’ve only ever bought X-ring chains because I’ve only ever bought DID; however, my understanding of X-ring design lends credence to its superiority considering how much mileage I’m getting out of these things. Absolutely worth any extra money they cost over traditional O-ring designs as far as I’m concerned. Also, it’s not in the video, but I had to use my metal breaker bar instead of the PVC when I tightened the front sprocket nut to 61ft lbs. because the PVC was just folding in half from the strain 😆
@@HalfClickUp There’s a master link used to connect roller chains, like those used on motorcycles or bicycles, etc. They are used to install and remove the chains.
@@davidcerce skip to 23:30 in the video. I use the Motion Pro PBR tool to install the DID rivet type master link that came in the chain and sprocket kit.
I have the Delkevic full exhaust (headers all the way back to a single can) and love it. Amazing deal for the money, sounds amazing without the baffle. Throw in an Dobek EJK and a sprocket kit, and the bike really wakes up! Highly recommend the exhaust.
With your video and the official DID chain video I replaced my 09 FZ6R chain and sprockets. It was quite the challenge to get off my front sprocket, because I took my chain off first andthe nut was hella tight. I have a question, I'm familiar with the owner's manual but I was not able to find these torque measurements in it, where'd you get your information? THANK YOU fir your videos.
I used an electric impact to get the front sprocket off. All of the bike’s torque specs are located on pages 2-14 through 2-17 of the factory service manual.
Yes center stands were a feature on the European XJ-6, and in fact if you poke your head under the area of your Fizzer’s kickstand, you’ll see the center stand mounting plates already there.
Maybe i missed or you didnt mention. But could you tell me the sizing of every nut? The front sprocket cover is a 5mm hex, and the front sprocket nut is 30mm. But i didnt get what the rear axle nut or the rear sprocket carrier nuts sizes were.
@@linternasmx for daily commuting on interstates, yes it is a bit high. This is mostly a track bike now, which I why I changed the gears.. to give it an advantage on the track.
can you please give me the part number for the drive sprocket nut you used here? Because ... places around here suck and I keep getting bad info from everywhere
I do not have a spare. I am glad I realized it a day prior to doing the front sprocket install. Have to push out the swap( I never realized that the nut is bent (most sport bikes need washer bent usually - saw the video really carefully today- Thanks HCU!!!)
Ah, yes, Bikebandit. They kept their website up taking people's money for weeks after they stopped actually filling orders as they went out of business. Lovely.
Eh brother, tutorials is. Definitely your thing. Thanks for this awesome resource 🤙🏾🍻
I’m glad my tutorials are proving to be helpful! Thanks for watching, and thank you for the kind words!
I just looked at this video and it gave me peace of mind. I'm watching videos to replace mine chain and sprocket on a 07 Fz6. Thank you for this video. I will probably watch it multiple times.
Glad to be of help, let me know if you have any questions!
@@HalfClickUp If not to much to ask, important tools? I know I will need a torque wrench, and I have a ratchet set. But I saw you use a pretty big one for that. Was that 35 millimeters? Thanks again and if you're like dude you're asking too much, it's all good.
I LOL'd at the PVC pipe. For some reason "I like to keep this handy... for close encounters" popped into my head.
Hey if it works, it works! 😆👌
Thanks for watching!
Great video, I redid my chain but will replace sprockets down the line. I bought a 120 link chain as it was cheaper than 118 link one. Standard length is cheapest. Takes 1 min to grind and punch out xtra links!
Sweet, what type chain did ya go with?
I used RK GB520GXW chain. It seems to be a quality product. I did use an RK cheaper chain 520 XSO (cheaper chain -part of 150 buck kit from dealer) earlier and it did not last very long. My current chain costing upwards of 100 bucks is of much better quality, I think RK has 5 lines of products of varying quality so look up what u buy there.
I am seeing this video again as I am swapping sprockets now a 2-3k miles down the line from chain swap. Vortex front and JT rear - rear is same as your kit. I used the DID chain tool that cost 125 bucks but, it works very well and I highly recommend it (DID has a Japanese video dubbed in English that shows usage of that tool). Also, you have to see "delboys garage" tips on chain tool usage - those videos are a must for DIYers (Del is really an experienced mechanic who shares his wisdom on his channel)
Good sharing video and infomation.
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Hey thanks for watching!!
Great video as always
just another youtuber thanks I appreciate that, thanks for watching!!
My nuts stripped on my sprocket before I got anywhere near 57ft lbs. So I bought a new used one and it did it again. I've been rolling around for about 10 thousand miles with stripped sprocket bolts (onlynon the rear one) Yes I did it in a star pattern with a good torque wrench. Bike had 28 thousand miles on it and my original sprockets had more "meat " left on them than the new JT sprockets. I got the same kit you did. No issues. They definitely arnt OEM quality sprockets though. Good vid bud.
That’s crazy dude! I’ve never run into that issue. I’m also still running the sprocket set from this video after all this time and they’re both still good to go. Strange fact: back in the day, the old FZ6 called for 72 ft lb on the rear sprocket bolts and there was documented cases of people stripping those out, too. Seems their online community began opting for like 45 ft lb and red Loctite with great success. Anyways, I hate that happened to you man!
In mine, axle goes from left to right. 22 mm nut is at right side. And is as it comes form factory. Regards.
My axle configuration matches the factory service manual, for what it’s worth.
after many hours watching videos, this is best by FAR. changing my chain as soon as new one comes in. Quick question, do you know the size of rear axel nut and and axel bolt itself? i've lost my old ones and need to purchase new ones
The nut is a 22mm and the axle is a 19mm. Thanks for watching my stuff!
Damn, I just ordered a new chain and sprocket but I don't have a bike stand. There are a bunch of riders here on Ft Hood, hopefully I can borrow one
HardCore'Vette I’ve run this set from day one:
www.amazon.com/dp/B0077T23IO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_btf_t1_ZHLtFbV2EX8ZB
Best value right there! Whichever you choose, make sure the rear stand is a paddle type like at that link. Our bikes don’t do spools.
most bikes come with a stand prebuild in it, it lifts the back tire up and you just need to hold the front down for safety
swapped my FZ6R chain and sprockets just last summer and it’s all kinky and lose again, not even 2000 miles of wear. Thinking about doing another chain swap this summer.
Wow that’s pretty bad. Have you been cleaning and lubing the chain?
@@HalfClickUp honestly, not too often, besides I live cold weather state, I store the bike during winter and leave it outside during spring and summer, I don’t know if that affects it too.
@@jesusescamilla2243 lack of use and general exposure to the elements can degrade the chain’s lifespan. You have a unique scenario since you don’t ride very often. A cheap cover can go a long way for you. For example, I only ride my FZ6R on Fridays and in the track, so it spends the majority of its life just sitting outside. So, I picked up a cheap Nelson Rigg cover, and it helps protect the chain from moisture and humidity. It would be a nice little investment for you… doesn’t have to be an expensive one.
@@HalfClickUp yup thanks for the tip man 👍🏻
Good video m8 👍 I think it would be a bit easier if you have had removed the chain cover to fit the chain 😀 The old chain and rear sprocket definetely has had it 😱😱 the front sprocket didnt look too sad considering it has done 15-20.000 miles, good going 👏👏 one question, do you ride your bike daily? 😊
Jose Sardinha haha it never even occurred to me to remove the chain cover, excellent observation! And yes, I commute on the bike daily. Just turned 55k miles, look for a 55k mile review soon!
@@HalfClickUp No worries, it was just a little observation from me 👍 if you ride everyday then the old chain and sprockets done you very well 👏👏👏 look forward to your next video 😀 be safe 😊
Thank you
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Good tutorial. Question, are those sprockets the stock gearing ? I'm thinking about changing my gearing soon. And also, if my rear wheel was that dirty it would drive me bonkers...clean it please.. LOL. Good work tho.
RideThe6 stock 16/46. And yeah, daily riding takes its toll.
Thanks for reminding me that I need to tighten mine. Are X ring really better than O-ring in your professional-ish opinion? Cause my professional-not opinion has no idea. Also, pvc, great idea. I had to stand on the brakes with a breaker bar. My goal is to have enough left over chain lengths to make a complete, free chain some day. I just need about 20 more bikes and about 100 years to ride them all to the point of replacement.
HellishGrin460 well I’ve only ever bought X-ring chains because I’ve only ever bought DID; however, my understanding of X-ring design lends credence to its superiority considering how much mileage I’m getting out of these things. Absolutely worth any extra money they cost over traditional O-ring designs as far as I’m concerned. Also, it’s not in the video, but I had to use my metal breaker bar instead of the PVC when I tightened the front sprocket nut to 61ft lbs. because the PVC was just folding in half from the strain 😆
Why not use the master link in the chain?
I don’t think I understand the question..
@@HalfClickUp
There’s a master link used to connect roller chains, like those used on motorcycles or bicycles, etc. They are used to install and remove the chains.
@@davidcerce skip to 23:30 in the video. I use the Motion Pro PBR tool to install the DID rivet type master link that came in the chain and sprocket kit.
How much nm on rear sprocket, from manual is to Way much people have draw the bults off!
Yes it is a very high torque spec. 80 Nm, or 57 ft. lbs. Use a torque wrench and go in a star pattern.
Looking to replace my front sprocket nut on my 2015 fz6r. Do you have the part number for the new nut you installed on your bike?
90179-20010-00
Why not clean the wheel while you're at it?
Because sometimes I’m a lazy turd. 💩
Hey idk if u have gotten an exhaust yet but you can get a delkevic full exhaust less than $400
Ebin Jones yep I’ve seen em, and I hear the fitment is pretty dang good. I’m happy with my R6 header and Yoshi, though. Thanks for watching!!
I have the Delkevic full exhaust (headers all the way back to a single can) and love it. Amazing deal for the money, sounds amazing without the baffle. Throw in an Dobek EJK and a sprocket kit, and the bike really wakes up! Highly recommend the exhaust.
I religiously neglect my chain lmao!
TexasMoto BAHAHAHA 🤣
With your video and the official DID chain video I replaced my 09 FZ6R chain and sprockets. It was quite the challenge to get off my front sprocket, because I took my chain off first andthe nut was hella tight.
I have a question, I'm familiar with the owner's manual but I was not able to find these torque measurements in it, where'd you get your information?
THANK YOU fir your videos.
I used an electric impact to get the front sprocket off. All of the bike’s torque specs are located on pages 2-14 through 2-17 of the factory service manual.
Would a center stand work for the FZ6R? I have a 2012 and concerned with damage to the muffler/ exhaust pipes
Yes center stands were a feature on the European XJ-6, and in fact if you poke your head under the area of your Fizzer’s kickstand, you’ll see the center stand mounting plates already there.
Where are you getting all the numbers for torque? Is there a manual somewhere?
Yes Sir, you need a Yamaha Factory service manual.
www.manualslib.com/manual/1066326/Yamaha-Fz6ry-C.html#manual
Maybe i missed or you didnt mention. But could you tell me the sizing of every nut? The front sprocket cover is a 5mm hex, and the front sprocket nut is 30mm. But i didnt get what the rear axle nut or the rear sprocket carrier nuts sizes were.
Collin Herold rear axle nut on chain side is a 22, axle nut on the brake side is a 19, and the rear sprocket carrier bolts are 14. 😬👌
C-49? 4 teeth more? What happens with that? Regards.
I currently run 15 teeth in front, 49 teeth in rear. Makes 3.27 gears for faster acceleration.
@@HalfClickUp Oooookkkk. And at higway, rpms are higer too? Regards.
@@linternasmx yes, for example at 80mph the RPMs are around 8,100.
@@HalfClickUp Too highg, no?
@@linternasmx for daily commuting on interstates, yes it is a bit high. This is mostly a track bike now, which I why I changed the gears.. to give it an advantage on the track.
I have the 2012 Yamaha Fz6r and trying to find some mirrors I have the oem mirrors what mirrors are you using
MOTO ENFORCER Kawasaki Ninja OEM, like 03 to 06 year model. They’re $15 on eBay and bolt right up.
Thank you
can you please give me the part number for the drive sprocket nut you used here? Because ... places around here suck and I keep getting bad info from everywhere
Yamaha part number 90179-20010-00
I do not have a spare. I am glad I realized it a day prior to doing the front sprocket install. Have to push out the swap( I never realized that the nut is bent (most sport bikes need washer bent usually - saw the video really carefully today- Thanks HCU!!!)
What are your thoughts on switching the tire out for a 170 instead of the stock 160?
It can be done, and guys have done it. I’ve heard it negatively affects the design symmetry of the bike, and only serves as an aesthetic change. 🤷♂️
What motorcycle stand are you using and do you recommend it?
Those are Viper stands from Amazon. They’re affordable and functional.. you’d get some good use out of em.
And after this go wash your bike..
She was a commuter back in the days that this video was shot. She’s a track queen now, so I try to keep her cleaner these days 😉
Don't hit your axle with a hammer.
mik gold agreed! Which is why I chose a Phillips head screwdriver 😬👍
Ah, yes, Bikebandit. They kept their website up taking people's money for weeks after they stopped actually filling orders as they went out of business. Lovely.
Yeah that was a disaster. Luckily, everything I ever ordered from them prior to them folding arrived without issue!