Help with new chain/Sprocket

[Recluse420]

Hi Guys,

I need a new chain and can't seem to find where to order the stock chain. I would also be interested in changing the sprocket for better MPG but I can't seem to pin down what to buy. Could one of you helpful jent's point me in the right direction? Thanks mates:thumbup:

 

[outasight20]

Stock chain here: 2005 Yamaha FZ6 (FZS6T) Rear Wheel | Babbitts Kawasaki Parts House

Item number 20 (Same chain for all years FZ6).

Also consider an aftermarket chain such as EK or RK x-ring chains. Just make sure its 530 size and 118 links long.

As for a front sprocket for better mileage, go with a 17T Sunstar or JT steel sprocket such as this one: JT Sprockets Front Sprocket 17T Yam FZ6 FZR FZX R6 R6S | eBay

 

[Recluse420]

Thanks outasight! Do you have a recommendation for the better chain?

 

[Recluse420]

I need to buy a front and rear sprocket?

 

[outasight20]

How many miles on the original chain and sprockets? Usually you replace both sprockets and the chain at the same time. I went with an EK x-ring chain, this one. When I replaced the chain, my front sprocket was relatively new, so I just replaced the rear with a new JT 46T one. The original looked completely fine and I honestly could not tell the difference between old and new (The old one had 20K miles on it) but the peace of mind was worth the $40.

 

[Recluse420]

I'm almost to 31k

 

[VEGASRIDER]

I'm almost to 31k

You got great use out of that chain, go get another OEM.

 

[Recluse420]

Thanks for chipping in Vegas. I ordered up everything linked last night. Thanks for all your help mates.:thumbup:

 

[FrozenBiker]

If not mistaken, the oem chain for our bike is mfg by DID, and they know how to make a good chain :thumbup:

 

[GatoGo]

i am replacing my chain. i got a RK 530 but i dropped a tooth in the front to 15t, cause i drive mostly city. do i need to remove any links with the front sprocket change?

 

[outasight20]

Nope, you will just need to move your rear wheel backwards a little to take up the slack. This is done with the adjusters at the back of the swingarm. Adjust for 2" of chain slack. And make sure your rear wheel is aligned when you are done.