ZX6R 05-06 Replacement Chain & Sprockets

[gazza2008au]

thanks for posting this thread rob i am replacing the link on my chain as i had to cut the old link off and was wondering htf i press the plate onto the new link the bloke at the bike shop said to use multigrips he must be ******* super man! as ive been trying for an hour and gave up than i seen your chain press tool cheers

[gazza2008au]

i called MCAS today they wanted $60+ for there cheapest chain press rob where did u get yours so cheap? i tried the G clamp it worked a little but didnt quiet get the link on

[robracer]

What this clamp?

$13 @ mcas

[gazza2008au]

hmm the bloke said the cheapest they had was the over $60 one where else can i pick up one of these? i called the livo MCAS

[robracer]

Parra MCAS
Or MAW

Make sure its just the right one..... sounds like they are quoting the tool that pushes the pin out?
Check the original page in this post.

[Amodini04]

Hi, Great post. really easy to just keep reading AND understand it.

[Gosling1]

Great write-up mate

I am surprised though that just 1 tooth different on the rear made so much difference ? stock 15/43 = 2.86, where 15/42 is 2.8. Difference is only making the gearing 0.06 taller......thats only 6% ? Changing one tooth on the front generally makes a big difference.....but only one on the back I would have thought would be barely noticeable....

I used to use a G-clamp as well on the joining link but with a small socket to push down on the sideplate. It seems to work pretty well....

[SNAFU]

Gos what type of chains and sprockets do you use on the 900?

Cya Dutchy

[AznCruiser]

Thanks Robracer, your instructions should come in very handy next week when I tackle my first chain and sprocket replacement.....................

Can anyone here recommend a chain a sprocket (front and back) combo, the brand, and the specific item number for a 2006 ZX6R 636?..................im currently running a D.I.D chain with "520VM" stamped on it, and a 15T front and 44T rear sprocket.

Like Rob, im not after the bling factor but do want to have something that would last .......................any chain and sprocket advice would be greatly appreciated.


Oh, I was checking this site out to get the stuff.............would these two work for my bike, seems like pretty good price?.....................
http://www.torpedo7.com.au/products/T7T ... g-tool-kit
http://www.torpedo7.com.au/products/D8CHXN0C1

[AznCruiser]

Just wanted to thank Rob for this very helpful thread..............a total noob like me was able to do my chains on the weekend.......Robs writeup was 10/10 ........

[robracer]

Some people just got no idea......
This came off a bike where the Owner said yeah the sprockets are good! I take care of my stuff he said

[Wattie]

Ouch!

[Gosling1]

.....Gos what type of chains and sprockets do you use on the 900?.....

I use 530 non o-ring chain - have been known to fit 50 chain (same size) from bearing shops that sell replacement tractor parts - 1 row of the triple-row primary gearbox chain out of a D9 dozer to be precise . This chain is cheap cheap compared to the bullshit mark-ups at dealers and bike shops generally and h/d beyond belief

Rear sprocket is ZX9B, front sprocket is FZ750 with a washer fitted behind it. Both are 530-spec sprockets.

You can also got to 520 conversion if you want to - the instructions are in the thread here