I just finished replacing the chain and sprockets on my '07 and it couldn't have been easier :fing02:
No scraped knuckles, no cuts, no bruises, no motorcycle lying on its side, no broken plastic bits, no snapped off bolt heads, no extra parts :unsure:, no wrong parts, no missing tools, no dropping nuts or screws and having them roll underneath something, no interruptions... just take the old bits off and put the new bits on!
So the only real reason for this post was to say THANK YOU! to everyone who contributes to VFRD, it is really great to have such an exhaustive collection of knowledge from people who are willing to share and help. All the information I gathered from this site made that little project incredibly quick and simple.
So here's to everyone at VFRD :beer:
I almost forgot that this post is worthless without pictures :rolleyes:
The chain and sprockets came from www.sprocketcenter.com, seemed like a good deal and the shipping was quick.
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Just curious, why did you change the chain on an '07, lots of miles?
I love you wife's Mazdaspeed3. We have a few in my track club....what a rocket ship!
Yeah, I was kinda wondering the same thing; if you had that many miles on it already, for an '07.
Either way though, it looks good! Ive become a fan of the gold chains; I put the RK on my '02 last year at 31k miles. Besides the dealer giving me the wrong masterlink and not seeing that until just last month, it's great.
But no broken or missing parts? Everything fit? No obstacles?
Hmm.....I dont know if Id wanna go out on a ride on that thing at this point.,...
[image: View Post]rwbvfr, on Aug 15 2008, 08:14 AM, said:
Just curious, why did you change the chain on an '07, lots of miles?
I love you wife's Mazdaspeed3. We have a few in my track club....what a rocket ship!
I'm guessing he went up two on the back when we had a promo on the DID/SUPERSPROX kit from Chad.
The sprocket currently is only available in 45T with your choice of fronts.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r124/VEEFER/ST343VFRkit.jpg
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There may be a few sets left at the VFRD price.
A 43T stock rear will become available at a later date.
Greg :fing02:
[image: View Post]rwbvfr, on Aug 15 2008, 05:14 AM, said:
Just curious, why did you change the chain on an '07, lots of miles?
I love you wife's Mazdaspeed3. We have a few in my track club....what a rocket ship!
Yeah, the Speed3 is a fun car :fing02: The torque steer is pretty nasty even with the engine management system that reduces torque in the first 2 gears. I have fun every time I take that thing out and usually return it with the tires in slightly worse condition than when I left :rolleyes:
I commute year round on the bike, so I already have 17k miles since I bought it and the chain was done. The sprockets didn't actually look too bad when I took them off, but I put the new ones on anyway since I'd already paid for them.
I didn't change the sprocket size, I just left it with stock sizes. The bike works fine the way Honda set it up and I'm not a big fan of messing with things that already work well. On the other hand if it doesn't work as well as I think it should I will happily pull out the tools and start tinkering. For example I've ridden a lot of different sport bikes and in comparison I'm not very happy with the brakes on the VFR so they're up next on the chopping block :biggrin:
just did mine 2 weeks ago as well. it was super easy. all i did was hand the parts to my buddy's brother who is the head mechanic at the local Honda shop! lol. in the time it took him to put that on and do an oil change, i was halfway through figuring out the fender eliminator. yes, he's that fast and yes, i'm that slow.
feels great, though, don't it? i didn't know how bad mine was until i got the new one on. holy cow!!
Mike
[image: View Post]JTG, on Aug 15 2008, 10:34 AM, said:
I didn't change the sprocket size, I just left it with stock sizes.
I didnt think the rear came in stock sizes....I thought just the 45 tooth was available.
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I'm not very happy with the brakes on the VFR so they're up next on the chopping block
At 17K miles, get the fluid flushed and pick up a set of EBC HH pads.....WORLD of difference.
http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/public/style_images/light/snapback.png' alt='View Post' />JTG, on Aug 15 2008, 12:34 AM, said:
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WOW! Judging by your picture, it looks like you have a RWB! too cool. We'll have to hang out sometime... I can't tell from the picture, but is the bike on? Sounds quiet...
http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/public/style_images/light/snapback.png' alt='View Post' />shaynej, on Aug 16 2008, 08:48 AM, said:
[image: View Post]JTG, on Aug 15 2008, 12:34 AM, said:
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WOW! Judging by your picture, it looks like you have a RWB! too cool. We'll have to hang out sometime... I can't tell from the picture, but is the bike on? Sounds quiet...
Yup, it's on :dry: I just installed one of those super ultra silent after market mufflers :rolleyes:
[image: View Post]Yosh70, on Aug 16 2008, 10:30 AM, said:
[image: View Post]JTG, on Aug 15 2008, 10:34 AM, said:
I didn't change the sprocket size, I just left it with stock sizes.
I didnt think the rear came in stock sizes....I thought just the 45 tooth was available.
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I'm not very happy with the brakes on the VFR so they're up next on the chopping block
At 17K miles, get the fluid flushed and pick up a set of EBC HH pads.....WORLD of difference.
if you dont buy one of the 'lightened' rear sprockets, you can get a 43. if you look at his pick, you will notice it is a one piece design rear sprocket. i bought the same thing and they are actually cheaper then the deal going on that started this post. that being said, they are HEAVY sprockets.
+1 to the EBC pads. I switched out my fronts when I did the chain and then road 450 miles this weekend on mostly twisties. LOVED the pads and find the braking much better.
[image: View Post]turtlecreek, on Aug 18 2008, 07:55 AM, said:
[image: View Post]Yosh70, on Aug 16 2008, 10:30 AM, said:
[image: View Post]JTG, on Aug 15 2008, 10:34 AM, said:
I didn't change the sprocket size, I just left it with stock sizes.
I didnt think the rear came in stock sizes....I thought just the 45 tooth was available.
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I'm not very happy with the brakes on the VFR so they're up next on the chopping block
At 17K miles, get the fluid flushed and pick up a set of EBC HH pads.....WORLD of difference.
if you dont buy one of the 'lightened' rear sprockets, you can get a 43. if you look at his pick, you will notice it is a one piece design rear sprocket. i bought the same thing and they are actually cheaper then the deal going on that started this post. that being said, they are HEAVY sprockets.
+1 to the EBC pads. I switched out my fronts when I did the chain and then road 450 miles this weekend on mostly twisties. LOVED the pads and find the braking much better.
You're right. :fing02:
I now see that. And, very cool BTW! :cool:
I just did my sprockets for the first time, and it was easy. With 50,000 mi, I even pulled my swingarm off, cleaned it up, and checked and regreased my bearings. the hardest part was removing the center hub nut.