81 KZ650 sprocket question

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81 KZ650 sprocket question

02 Sep 2009 14:55
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I'm going to be replacing chain and sprockets on my 81 KZ650, is there any other sprockets that will work aside from OEM replacement?

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Re: 81 KZ650 sprocket question

02 Sep 2009 15:11
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Phildo wrote:
I'm going to be replacing chain and sprockets on my 81 KZ650, is there any other sprockets that will work aside from OEM replacement?
There are an assortment of different sprockets available if you want to change the gear ratio. Z1 sells them along with chains at very good prices.
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Re: 81 KZ650 sprocket question

02 Sep 2009 16:34
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Z1? Could you provide a link? Sorry, I'm new to bikes :)

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Re: 81 KZ650 sprocket question

02 Sep 2009 16:44
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Re: 81 KZ650 sprocket question

02 Sep 2009 16:51
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Thanks man!

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Re: 81 KZ650 sprocket question

02 Sep 2009 17:42
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another question...what about changing to a belt drive instead of chain? is it possible?

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Re: 81 KZ650 sprocket question

03 Sep 2009 04:34 - 03 Sep 2009 04:38
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No, most likely. A shaft conversion might be possible.
As for the sprockets, a bigger front 630 sprocket on the CSR will be a tight fit. A 530 chain & sprockets might work better. Although I don't know much about this sort of thing, I wouldn't go smaller than a 30T rear, assuming you don't change the front 13T.
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Re: 81 KZ650 sprocket question

03 Sep 2009 08:50
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Okay, I wasn't too sure about the belt drive, thought I'd toss it out tho.

As for the chain, I'm gonna change out to a 530, just need to figure out what sprockets are needed

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Re: 81 KZ650 sprocket question

03 Sep 2009 10:33
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Some sprocket suppliers:

www.sprocketspecialists.com/
www.sunstar-mc.com/home.aspx
www.rebelgears.com/
www.schnitzracing.com
www.jtsprockets.com
www.pmfronline.com


A website for figuring ratio's

www.gearingcommander.com
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Re: 81 KZ650 sprocket question

03 Sep 2009 11:14 - 03 Sep 2009 11:18
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Ok, maybe somebody can verify this info for me. OE front sprocket has 14 teeth while rear has 33 with an 84 link chain. Going by the 630 to 530 conversion guide on Z1, to retain stock ratios, I would swap to a 17 tooth front and 41 tooth rear (keeping the 13 tooth spline up front) with a 101 link chain.

Is this correct?
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Re: 81 KZ650 sprocket question

03 Sep 2009 12:47
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The 81 KZ650-H1 CSR came stock w a 13T Fr & 33T Rr sprockets and 630x84 chain.

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Re: 81 KZ650 sprocket question

03 Sep 2009 12:57 - 03 Sep 2009 12:58
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Phildo wrote:
front sprocket has 14 teeth while rear has 33 with an 84 link chain. Going by the 630 to 530 conversion guide on Z1, to retain stock ratios, I would swap to a 17 tooth front and 41 tooth rear (keeping the 13 tooth spline up front) with a 101 link chain.
That's the equivalent ratio to stay close to what you have, which apparrently is one tooth up from stock on the front. Lots of people go up one on the front because these bikes are all geared too low stock.
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