need help understanding what chain and sprocket kit to get

[dudek4321]

ok well i did some research but i really dont know anything about this so. I know the stock size is 15-40 and stock chain is 525. I allso know that i want sprocket specialist sprockets and either RK or DID chain. Well my question is how many teeth should i get for the front and rear. I want larger rear and smaller front for better accelaration. I allso want a size that wont wear fast like the 520 kits. So if anyone can give me some help on this topic anything would be great thanks alot.

[Always4Kawis]

The most common replacements are a -1 tooth on the front and a +2 on the rear. From what I've read it's not wise to go down any more than than the 1 tooth on the front (too much stress on chain). I've not seen anybody go up more than 2 teeth on the rear (I'm guessing because of performance).

[cdn.zx.Glen]

-1 in the front is supposed to be something like +10 in the rear. I had a 92 zx6D with the same set up as yours. I left the the front at 15 and increased the rear to 45. Lost a little top end but the take off was worth it. It now topped out at 220km/h instead of 230km/h pretty much. And it was more fun to come out of a curve or corner fast than go a little faster in a straight line on the hwy. I also converted to the 520. I don't think it wears any different but I don't know. It's done more because it's alot lighter and reduces chain lash and the overall bike weight.

[Ericthejet]

I garee with no more than 1 less tooth on the frt. sprocket.
Chain strain around a smaller sprocket is an important consideration.

[NYcruiser]

unless your going to the track, -1 and +2 could be too much.. honestly never rode the bike you have, but if its just for extra snap down low and harder pulls on the street, i would do either -1 front or +2 rear, not both..

[Ericthejet]

"Extra snap down low" I like that.

[elr658]

The accepted factor is one tooth in front= three teeth in back.

[ZzzzzzR06]

Heh, i dropped 2 teeth in the front of my ex500, i lost about 10 mph on the top-end but gained good midrange and low power. Havent had any trouble with it in the last 2 yrs. That was also with stock chain. But the 500 might be a little different beast.

[#1stunner]

really all depends on what you want to do with it. if you want a better hole shot without really worrieing about your top end speed, 1 down 2 up is the basic set up,and a good one.my boy has an 03 636 and went 1 down 12 up,comes right up for stunts,but for normal street riding,forget it.

[NYcruiser]

really all depends on what you want to do with it. if you want a better hole shot without really worrieing about your top end speed, 1 down 2 up is the basic set up,and a good one.my boy has an 03 636 and went 1 down 12 up,comes right up for stunts,but for normal street riding,forget it.

+12 must be atrip to ride!!!