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Sprocket setup

138K views 347 replies 158 participants last post by  Dale W2 
#1 ·
What sprocket setup are you running? How do u like it? Pros and cons?
 
#2 ·
DID/ Superlite -1/+2

I can't comment on performance or pros/cons at this point as I installed them just before putting the bike away.


 
#15 ·
So you're probably only topping out at about 159 due to the speedo error. :)


0/+3 here, seems to me to be the perfect setup!
-1 +2 here the optimum gearing for the zx6r's.
Going -1/+2 will allow you to use the same chain if you revert back to stock as it's about the same length. Food for thought. :)

I believe that - up front and + in back both equate to quicker acceleration. I think -1 up front equals about +3 on rear.
You are correct sir!
 
#5 ·
-1/+2 Vortex steel countershaft and aluminum rear.

Pros. Quicker acceleration, very responsive, a little better flickability transitioning from turn to turn due to less spinning mass

Cons. Throttle is a bit choppier but not bad. And top speed is lower. Exactly 150mph at the rev limiter. But I'm at the track going fast usually and never have seen more than about 135 in the long straights before its on the brakes time. Freeway riding is a little crappy just because it's about 8k at 75mph. So a little buzzy and less fuel mileage.
 
#11 ·
-1,+6... but this is on a race bike and our track is quite tight/technical.

My suggestion would be to figure out what kinda top speed you're looking for at the end of the day and then go with a sprocket combination that gets you there. You can play around w/all that w/the following link --> Gearing Commander: Motorcycle Speed, RPM, Chain & Sprockets Calculator Most folks believe they want all the top speed they can get, but the reality is most never use the very top (most not all). So think back to your last 10 rides and what top speed would you overall be happy with. If you're looking for all the top speed you can get, well you got the wrong bike to begin with... so be honest w/yourself.

If you want to play around with with a minimal "buy-in", just get you a -1 front and throw it on. It's equivalent to adding about 2.6-ish teeth to the rear. You won't have to change the length of your chain and you're only gonna be out about $25-$30.
 
#176 ·
If you want to play around with with a minimal "buy-in", just get you a -1 front and throw it on. It's equivalent to adding about 2.6-ish teeth to the rear. You won't have to change the length of your chain and you're only gonna be out about $25-$30.
Where should I buy this $30 front sprocket from? I haven't seen any that cheep, but maybe I'm looking in the wrong places. Suggestions?
 
#12 ·
-1/+2 should have came stock! All I have to say! The best parts I've put on the bitch!
 
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#17 ·
If you need a new chain and you plan to do a 520 conversion, then go for it. If you're thinking that the 520 is going to get you noticeable acceleration difference due to less rotational mass, you're probably wasting money. Don't get me wrong, there is an improvement, but the average rider isn't gonna notice it much if at all. The best bang out there to increase acceleration is spending $25-$30 on a -1 front and you will notice a significant difference.
 
#34 ·
Im still stock other than my FMF stubby at the moment and hit 176 just before the redline but was thinking of dropping one on the front. Cheap way of getting more acceleration, but how much will that fiddle with my speedo reading and real top speed and can you get it reading properly again for fairly cheap?

Thanks
 
#36 ·
My old 99 zx done 166 and to be honest this feels faster, plus my friends r6 does 168 and I LEAVE him. Are you that sure its off?

Thanks
 
#37 ·
My old 99 zx done 166 and to be honest this feels faster, plus my friends r6 does 168 and I LEAVE him. Are you that sure its off?

Thanks
 
#40 ·
The 99 had a k&n, was dyno jetted and had a decent exhaust. The 166 was slightly downhill but not completely redlining the life out of it and it would do 160 on the flat if I got as tucked as I could. Maybe the fact I weigh f!*k all helped.... I see what you're saying about gps giving your true speed but you could say that to anyone who isn't using gps and says their top speed is whatever. I'm not saying my bike definately does 176 but you can't say all speedos are wrong and you NEED gps

Thanks
 
#41 ·
The 99 had a k&n, was dyno jetted and had a decent exhaust. The 166 was slightly downhill but not completely redlining the life out of it and it would do 160 on the flat if I got as tucked as I could. Maybe the fact I weigh f!*k all helped.... I see what you're saying about gps giving your true speed but you could say that to anyone who isn't using gps and says their top speed is whatever. I'm not saying my bike definately does 176 but you can't say all speedos are wrong and you NEED gps

Thanks
 
#42 ·
Fuckin phone, double posting!!



Not that time haha
 
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