Few corrections. All front sprockets are steel. Bikes make too much power for the smaller front sprocket to be aluminum. Try to never use a smaller front sprocket. The chain already has to make a sharp angle on a small sprocket. Making the front smaller will make the chain angle smaller causing more inefficiencies and more chain wear. Forget getting a front sprocket with holes. The amount of weight saved is nothing compared to the mass of the chain and tire. Spending more on a quality brand light chain will give you the best performance. If you want to change gearing, replace the rear sprocket.

@ChasingTenths

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info :)

@TE_53349

2 ай бұрын

perfectly correct. working for a kawasaki garage and we never touch the front sprockets as theyre made to be the best for power and torque for the engine. the chain pitch and rear sprockets however, we change a lot

Great video. Straight to the point, great explanation, short amount of time! Thank you

@ChasingTenths

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you mate, I think in 2020 that’s what’s needed , everyone’s in a hurry so they need a quick explanation lol . It works I guess

Excellent video, very informative. Thank you for posting.

@ChasingTenths

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for appreciating

I heard about you from a friend and I’m glad I did. I love how you explain the products especially people like me who doesn’t understand much of the product but after watching your videos, I have a better understanding. Thank you and please keep making videos. Ps I would like to ask you something that maybe you can help me with.

@ChasingTenths

3 жыл бұрын

I am so so sorry to reply late to you , sometimes I do nit get notified of all the video comments. Please feel free to ask me whatever you wish. Feel free to message me on CHASING TENTHS Facebook page . I can easily reply there too. Thank you for appreciating my work, I try to help people wherever I can and I am learning through this process too. Stay in touch please. apologies again for replying late

Great video and thanks for the education 👍🏻

@ChasingTenths

4 жыл бұрын

Kal Heer thank you 🙏🏼 so much mate

cool movie I don't understand everything 100% but 50% but I still value sharing knowledge with others

@ChasingTenths

4 жыл бұрын

Moto Szyszki thank you mate, I know what you mean , gearing can be a little confusing. Feel free to contact me, I can explain you properly but the main thing is to keep the moving parts light on your bike: wheels, chain, sprocket etc

Great video without any BS! You may consider making your videos a bit longer as the information is very clear and substantial!

@ChasingTenths

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much mate , very kind of you . I have recently started making long videos . I am glad it was helpful

Great video! Not only is it unsprung mass, but its rotational mass too - the most important kind to reduce :D Ive also noticed that most 520 front sprockets have extra holes to shave weight, manufacturers definitely know what 520 is all about.

@ChasingTenths

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely spot on that mate, You sure know your stuff thanks for the comment

Hey buddy , nice video about gearing. I have r1 2012 nd i wanted to change my gearing . Its aggressive bt low on top end so i wanted top without dropping aggressiveness. My stock sprockets r 17/47

@ChasingTenths

2 жыл бұрын

You have a very aggressive set up mate, I bet that’s not standard from the factory , could be the previous owner . You can get a 46 teeth sprocket or 45 even Or go 16 in the front That should be enough & should fine you best of both worlds I run a 16/44 on the Aprilia RSV4RF , it gives me aggression plus top end

@atifliaqat8159

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChasingTenths the larger the front sprocket the less the torque and the more the speed. He needs larger front sprocket or smaller rear sprocket.

Great video mate! How about R1 2019 what would you recommend to getting more top speed?

@ChasingTenths

Жыл бұрын

So sorry for getting back to you so late on this , normally 2 to 3 teeth down on the rear sprocket will massively help the top speed

@Iamwhatiam76

2 ай бұрын

Ecu remap and remove cutoff

Thanks , I just bought a Daytona 675 R Chain sprocket need replacing . 520 seem the way to go . it’s very high geared so probably drop one tooth off the front . I worry about the speedo later

@ChasingTenths

Жыл бұрын

You lucky man Mark, honestly now you bought it , don’t sell it. I absolutely love the 675R , they don’t make bikes like that no more , stunning sound Enjoy it

@marksmith8663

Жыл бұрын

@@ChasingTenths I know, was planning on selling the street triple and use the the Daytona both road and track .Problem is the street is a better road bike & the Daytona a better on track . Ive made room the keep both for now , as I can't bring myself had sell the street had from almost new . Just bought a secondhand arrow exhaust for the Daytona with the arrow map loaded ,running and sounding better .

@ChasingTenths

Жыл бұрын

@@marksmith8663 brilliant that Mark, honestly keep both of them . And arrow is a good option too . I think they have done some r and d with Arrow too if I can remember

@marksmith8663

Жыл бұрын

@@ChasingTenths Yes seem to run better than the aftermarket scorpion it came with , about the same weight . I agree with the lithium battery weight saving too can feel the difference. especially when the battery mounted high up. Think they out last a lead acid I've had the same lithium battery over 6 years. Great Videos a lot of work must go into making them meany thanks.

Hey mate hope you're well, im thinking to do a sprocket on my 18rf to get a bit more acceleration. Will -1 up front drop top speed too much or am i best to do +2 rear. I want more acceleration but without dropping top speed too much haha

@ChasingTenths

3 жыл бұрын

Hey mate, lovely to hear from you. Go for a 16 front and 43 rear I have 16 front 44 rear and I am finding it a tad too aggressive I found 16 front (which you probably already have ) and 43 rear is a great balance of top end and acceleration Let me know how it works out

@hoslyr86bass

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChasingTenths been a crazy end too 2020 so busy Happy new year too you my friend. Thanks for the advice. Im guessing i will need a chain with the +2 rear?

great video! just to confirm, my 2019 r6 spedo will be accurate if I play with the gearing?

@ChasingTenths

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brett, yes it will be accurate because the speed sensor is in the front wheel So no issues at all

@TheAshMan01

Жыл бұрын

@@ChasingTenths you're the best! Thank you!

@ChasingTenths

Жыл бұрын

@@TheAshMan01 no worries, glad I could help , most modern bikes have sensors on the wheels :)

thx for the video man, one question tho...will a 520 handle well my tuono 1100 power for long enough? I mean my stock 525 held up very well 20.000kms with not even that good maintenance. I'm considering going 520 but I'm concerned the life span will be much shorter...also I'd probably keep stock gearing cause I believe it's spot on.

@ChasingTenths

3 жыл бұрын

Giancinto, absolutely it will last mate, you don’t have to choose the aluminium sprocket ⚙️, go for the steel ones plus the sprockets now a days are not too expensive because the companies making sprockets are now many many , there is so much competition, so go for the steel 520 front and back and chain kit. You will be a happy man

@GiacintoMarcellino

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChasingTenths thx man! I appreciate the reply! I love your channel, and believe me if you keep this quality it will explode! Thx buddy!

@ChasingTenths

3 жыл бұрын

@@GiacintoMarcellino thank You , so kind of you :)

@dougiequick1

7 ай бұрын

It will last unless you are abusive and/or neglectful .....a broken drive chain can be catastrophic!... which is likely why the bikes original builder chose a bigger one to begin with ...just saying If you are a clutch dumping fool who neglects maintence then a lightweight chain on a 220 hp superbike does not sound like a smart choice... to me anyway @@ChasingTenths

@ChasingTenths

7 ай бұрын

@@dougiequick1 I totally agree with you Dougie , well said

So w/ stock 525 chain/sprockets, I'm going -1 steel, +2 Aluminum on the rear only. How many miles you think? With the load spread over 47 aluminum teeth w/matching new chain to wear together should last plenty long. Isn't the prime benefit the reduction in rotational inertia not so much unspring weight? The weight difference is significant.

@ChasingTenths

4 ай бұрын

I’ll be honest , the weight difference isn’t significant but most race bikes have lighter sprockets and chain set up as they know they will change it well before it’s worn. Your set up Looks brilliant I am a big fan of the 525 chain sprocket arrangement , it’s the best balance between longevity and lightness … I can quantify how many miles you will get out of it but it will be plenty, nothing to worry

Hi bro zx10 17/39 stock change to 17/41 up two teeth for rear. From ur video say less aggressive on torque but i to for sprocket calculation it say increase of torque mean more aggressive???

@ChasingTenths

11 ай бұрын

It should increase the acceleration, more aggression but lower top end speed I personally think 17/41 is brilliant set up , 2 increase at the back is not too much not too less

I have a 2018 Tuono Factory with stock sprockets/chain. I’ll be doing a few track days a year. Is it worth converting to 520 and adding 2 teeth to the rear? Would I notice a similar difference staying with the 525 and adding 2 teeth in the rear? Changed my wife’s KTM 790 Duke front sprocket down 1, and hardly noticed anything. I don’t want to waste time or money unless I’ll notice the difference. She could use some more torque in lower RPMs, especially driving out of corners. Thanks mate!

@ChasingTenths

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Ryan, thanks for watching, the Tuono is already naturally set up aggressive mate compared to RSV4 . It’s set up to come out of corners quicker so don’t do anything to the sprocket teeth on that at all .... however, you probably in the future would want to go a teeth down in the rear for more top speed at snetterton or Silverstone (if you feel so) . So see how it goes this year, if you feel that coming out of corners you are actually a very aggressive rider yourself then go 2 teeth big at the back , don’t touch the front sprocket. . You will feel a huge difference. The difference in 525 pitch and 520 pitch isn’t that much , it’s 1.4 kg lighter but you won’t feel it on the Tuono as it’s naturally aggressive low down, yeah on a 790 , it’s better to do 2 up at the back . Feel free to ask more questions, or do some Trackdays and follow me on social media , chasing tenths on Facebook and let me know how it went , it would be interesting to hear

@ryanlowe2808

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChasingTenths thank you so much! I’ll leave it be for now then, and look to swap my wife’s front sprocket again!

@ChasingTenths

3 жыл бұрын

@@ryanlowe2808 yes mate, leave it for the Tuono, you will be fine, Tuono are amazing , perfect balance of aggression & handling

@markhall3434

4 ай бұрын

In my case (XSR900) the Stock 16/45 to 15/47 will add about 11.5% more Torque, but only do 134 instead of the advertised 150MPH. I personally pretty much peak out at 120, and the IMU should help with flipping the bike.

What is the best combination of 520 chain sprocket to my honda crf150l motard set up?

@ChasingTenths

Жыл бұрын

I'll be honest , I have not ridden that bike and I cannot comment , don't want to give misleading info. apologies

Is it worth it to go 520 but keeping the gearing stock? I love the stock gearing for top speed runs but wouldn't mind less rotational weight on my 600rr.

@ChasingTenths

5 ай бұрын

Absolutely, if you get 520 chain You also then need to get 520 chain compatible sprockets.. but you can note the number of tooth in your existing factory fitted sprockets And when you buy after market sprockets , you just make sure you buy the front and rear sprocket with same amount of teeth. The number of teeth on a sprocket is engraved on the sprocket itself

24’ zx6r is 16/ 43 factory if I got 16/45 will I be able to keep my top end speed but still will be good for stunt riding ?

@ChasingTenths

Ай бұрын

Top end will be affected slightly I’ll be honest But how often you go full throttle and keep it on full throttle for long time unless you are on track with a long long straight I think you will need to make very slight compromise But 16/45 is not bad at all for stunt riding

Would change your sprocket and chain pitch, because you replace your rims to aftermarkets ones?

@ChasingTenths

3 жыл бұрын

I had to change my sprocket because the BST carbon wheel sprocket carrier is different . You don’t need to change the sprocket or chain if you are only changing to aftermarket wheels, if you are happy with the chain and sprocket . Just make sure the after Market wheel has the same sprocket carrier as the factory wheel otherwise it would not fit

@missingrider4551

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChasingTenths i see! Thanks for the reply

@ChasingTenths

3 жыл бұрын

@@missingrider4551 no problem, anytime , feel free to ask about anything bike related

@missingrider4551

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChasingTenths email or ?

@ChasingTenths

3 жыл бұрын

@@missingrider4551 chasingtenths@gmail.com

I got a 520 chain with the factory spec 16/42 sprockets that’s made for a 520 will I have any gains?

@ChasingTenths

3 жыл бұрын

David SixSide hey mate. Good question that , you will have less unsprung mass to chug when accelerating with 520 chain and thinner sprockets to go with that 520 set up. In terms of teeth on the sprocket , you probably won’t notice too much with standard teeth set up , however just go one tooth more at the rear and you will feel the different . 16/43 is a really good combination. I am running a 16/44 but that’s proper aggressive on the race bike.

@davidsixside769

3 жыл бұрын

Chasing Tenths thanks man! I forgot to mention that I ride a CBR 1000RR

@ChasingTenths

3 жыл бұрын

David SixSide fantastic bike, it’s an absolute brilliant road and track bike too

Hey my guy i have a gsx 150 and i don't know what to choose. It has a stock 428 chain and sprocket combo. I recently changed to a 520 sprocket and chain and noticed acceleration gains. But since its a low cc motorcycle should i use 428 since you said in the video cutting weight is the go to?

@jowanyoung7613

2 жыл бұрын

Would really appreciate any response. I have knowledge about gear ratios and such but not enough. Stil looking for threads going from small pitch to a higher pitch but all i can see is 530's and 525's going to 520.

@ChasingTenths

2 жыл бұрын

@@jowanyoung7613 hey mate, 520 is the best Use aluminium lightweight sprockets They don’t last too long but are very light That should give you decent acceleration. On the other hand I am thinking , isn’t 520 too much for 150 cc , I thought 150 cc come with thinnner chain & sprocket anyways

@jowanyoung7613

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChasingTenths yes mine comes with 428s at stock. converted mine to 520 with low teeth count. 14/41 520 compared to 15/45 428. I converted it because i want the acceleration the 520 gives but with what you said on this video about weight reduction and unsprung mass it got me thinking. The only problem i got with the stock sprockets was the 6th gear was dead. Even if i go full open throttle the rpm just doesn't go. So when i changed it to a 520 all gears have decent acceleration. Although 1st and 2nd was really short.

@jowanyoung7613

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChasingTenths thank you for your response it really helped. Much love. Will subscribe

@ChasingTenths

2 жыл бұрын

@@jowanyoung7613 no problem Jowan, feel free to ask any questions about any upgrades mate. You can join my Facebook pages, see the description of the video for the links

So I actually went 16/40 from stock which was 17/39 on my zx10r. I’m looking for earlier more aggressive acceleration. Did I make a decent choice??

@ChasingTenths

Жыл бұрын

Yes mate, it's actually pretty good , perfect balance , not too aggressive and not too long geared ... I think you will find that a very nice balance,, let me know how it went for you and if you feel not happy with it

@adrenalinejunkie301

Жыл бұрын

@@ChasingTenths I will bro, thank you for getting back to me!

@winghong111

11 ай бұрын

​@@adrenalinejunkie301so how ur setup for this 16/40 bro

@adrenalinejunkie301

11 ай бұрын

@@winghong111 it’s not to bad. I pretty much ride street only. Bike is much more potent of a ride now. Seems to always be in power now. If not .3 second away. It pulls much harder which is nice and I can easily pass someone at highway speeds in 6th gear. I personally want to try out an aluminum rear sprocket next I’m currently running a steel one. Overall it’s not too dramatic but it’s a nice boost for in town riding Forsure!

@adrenalinejunkie301

11 ай бұрын

@@winghong111 anything steeper and I think it’d be to much. It’s quite enjoyable still but catches me a little off guard more often now. Anything more aggressive and you’d have one hell of something to pay attention too 😅. Tops out at 179 mph and I just have an eBay ko slip on and ecu flash currently. In terms of cruising I barely am on throttle when at 40/45/60 mph. It is quick to accelerate so i just putter almost everywhere. Nice change though Forsure

2015zx10r have Speed sensor ?

@ChasingTenths

Жыл бұрын

Yes it has a speed sensor , just confirmed by a fellow kawasaki owner

Obviously reducing chain size on a superbike is not without risk, paericularly if you dont buy top of the line strongest chain! And/or if you dont really keep up with maintaintence I mean there was a legitimate reason manufacures put a larger chain on to begin with! A more robust chain can absorb more abuse all other things equal and a broken chain can literally destroy an engine! And maybe put you in the hospital!

@ChasingTenths

6 ай бұрын

great comment Dougie, very well written and good pointers