Chain and Sprocket Recommendations for CBR

Hydrant · 05-07-2009, 10:33 PM

My 02 F4i has 16k miles on it and its time for a new chain.

I was looking through my service manual and it said it has a 525 chain. After looking at www.sprocketcenter.com and trying to find a package deal, it seems that there are more options for a 520 chain / sprocket combo.

Now forgive my lack of chain knowledge since its been a some time that I've had to mess with chains and sprockets (chain snapped on the TL 3 years ago)

I'm looking to stick with stock setup as far as sprocket and chain are concerned.

http://www.sprocketcenter.com/p/3149...0f4i600rr.html

Is something like this what I'm after? I'd like to stick with a DID chain (I just don't know about the different variations of them) and sprockets (maybe AFAM, I know to stay away from Vortex), this package shows a front steel AFAM, and a rear steel from DriveSystems. I'm not familar with DriveSystems so that is whats throwing me for a loop.

Bike is just rode purely on the street.

Thanks for the help.

Gas Man · 05-07-2009, 11:19 PM

Nothing wrong with that setup at all. DiD, IMO, is the best chains out. The steel sprockets will be great for longevity.

Fleck750 · 05-07-2009, 11:54 PM

IMO, Tsubaki makes a great chain. Go with an X-ring and you'll rarely have adjust it.

Smittie61984 · 05-08-2009, 01:12 AM

I have a DID chain and Vortex Aluminum sprocket that I take horrible care of on my CBR600 F3. I've put probably 20K+ on it and it's still doing great.

bmblebee · 05-08-2009, 06:54 AM

I bought a DID 525 chain and OEM sprockets for my F4i from SoloMotoParts.com for under 150 bucks last summer

t-homo · 05-08-2009, 07:55 AM

I'm running a Regina chain with JK steel sprockets. Very pleased with both. Next time it will either be a Regina chain or a DID chain and renthal sprockets.

05-07-2009, 10:33 PM	#1
Hydrant WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Moto: 2003 Suzuki TL1000R, 2002 Honda CBR 600 F4i Posts: 660	Chain and Sprocket Recommendations for CBR My 02 F4i has 16k miles on it and its time for a new chain. I was looking through my service manual and it said it has a 525 chain. After looking at www.sprocketcenter.com and trying to find a package deal, it seems that there are more options for a 520 chain / sprocket combo. Now forgive my lack of chain knowledge since its been a some time that I've had to mess with chains and sprockets (chain snapped on the TL 3 years ago) I'm looking to stick with stock setup as far as sprocket and chain are concerned. http://www.sprocketcenter.com/p/3149...0f4i600rr.html Is something like this what I'm after? I'd like to stick with a DID chain (I just don't know about the different variations of them) and sprockets (maybe AFAM, I know to stay away from Vortex), this package shows a front steel AFAM, and a rear steel from DriveSystems. I'm not familar with DriveSystems so that is whats throwing me for a loop. Bike is just rode purely on the street. Thanks for the help.

05-07-2009, 11:19 PM	#2
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Nothing wrong with that setup at all. DiD, IMO, is the best chains out. The steel sprockets will be great for longevity. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

05-08-2009, 01:12 AM	#4
Smittie61984 I give Squids a bad name Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fly Over State Moto: 1996 CBR600 F3 (AKA the Flying Turd) Posts: 4,742	I have a DID chain and Vortex Aluminum sprocket that I take horrible care of on my CBR600 F3. I've put probably 20K+ on it and it's still doing great. __________________ lifts - R.I.P.

05-08-2009, 06:54 AM	#5
bmblebee Community Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tallahassee Moto: '04 F4i Posts: 373	I bought a DID 525 chain and OEM sprockets for my F4i from SoloMotoParts.com for under 150 bucks last summer __________________ Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenience store and not a government agency If You Don't Know What Your Rights are...You Won't Have Any

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05-07-2009, 11:54 PM	#3
Fleck750 Spiker bike Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: KCK Moto: KZ750 Posts: 1,629	IMO, Tsubaki makes a great chain. Go with an X-ring and you'll rarely have adjust it.

05-08-2009, 07:55 AM	#6
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	I'm running a Regina chain with JK steel sprockets. Very pleased with both. Next time it will either be a Regina chain or a DID chain and renthal sprockets.