R-6 Sprockets
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R-6 Sprockets
Hi
Im needing a new chain and sprockets for the R-6 (2007) and was hoping if someone could tell me the chain length if I was to put a 15 on the front and a 47 on the rear? the standard length is 114 links.
Cheers
Im needing a new chain and sprockets for the R-6 (2007) and was hoping if someone could tell me the chain length if I was to put a 15 on the front and a 47 on the rear? the standard length is 114 links.
Cheers
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Re: R-6 Sprockets
why change the sprockets ? whats wrong with them the way they are ? 

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Re: R-6 Sprockets
I’m wanting more mid range power I know it will kill the top end slightly but its supposed to be more used friendly, and then there’s also the ability to power wheelie in second! 

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Re: R-6 Sprockets
Would imagine some of the sales folk like HPS or similar would know the info.
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Re: R-6 Sprockets
Janner wrote:I’m wanting more mid range power .................... and then there’s also the ability to power wheelie in second!
why dont u sell your 600 an buy a R1 then ???


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Re: R-6 Sprockets
Janner wrote:Hi
Im needing a new chain and sprockets for the R-6 (2007) and was hoping if someone could tell me the chain length if I was to put a 15 on the front and a 47 on the rear? the standard length is 114 links.
Cheers
Standard rear in 2000 for the R-6 was 48T, what is the standard gearing you have on the bike just now ?
If you want more low down poke than go down one on the front and up 2 on the back, BUT it may want to wheelie like a goodun.
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Re: R-6 Sprockets
I went for 1 down (front) and 2 up (back) on my old Storm.Zax wrote:Janner wrote:Hi
Im needing a new chain and sprockets for the R-6 (2007) and was hoping if someone could tell me the chain length if I was to put a 15 on the front and a 47 on the rear? the standard length is 114 links.
Cheers
Standard rear in 2000 for the R-6 was 48T, what is the standard gearing you have on the bike just now ?
If you want more low down poke than go down one on the front and up 2 on the back, BUT it may want to wheelie like a goodun.
The front wheel enjoyed a pleasant view of the sky through first and second.

Starting to wish I hadn't got rid of that thing, it was a hoot to ride!

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Re: R-6 Sprockets
Using Baldys gearing commander (Brilliant Find BTWJanner wrote:Hi
Im needing a new chain and sprockets for the R-6 (2007) and was hoping if someone could tell me the chain length if I was to put a 15 on the front and a 47 on the rear? the standard length is 114 links.
Cheers

for a 15 x 47 gearing you will have to move the wheel in 4.9mm whilst keeping the 114 link chain.
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Re: R-6 Sprockets
Alright guys thanks for all the info,
So 15 / 47 it is then! I cant wait!!

So 15 / 47 it is then! I cant wait!!
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Re: R-6 Sprockets
.............. behave !!!!
the 2007 R-6 uses a 16 front and 45 rear ........
going to a 15/47 set up will probably make 1st gear redundant ......
dont forget the speedo on the YZFR6 runs from the gearbox so any changes you make will mess up the display.
Best of luck

the 2007 R-6 uses a 16 front and 45 rear ........
going to a 15/47 set up will probably make 1st gear redundant ......
dont forget the speedo on the YZFR6 runs from the gearbox so any changes you make will mess up the display.
Best of luck
