Wanting to change the chain front and rear sprocket : Suzuki GSX-R Motorcycle Forums: Gixxer.com

**GreenGix** · 03-22-2007, 06:18 AM

Its time to change out the chain, so im going to do the front and rear sprocket too... I have a 97 Gxsr 600 with 25g miles and I have no clue what Im looking for... I heard to go 2up in the front and 1 down in the rear how good is that... I like my top in but I like my tourqe too... So I just wanna lower my top end a little and get some more tourqe ... and some site with good prices would be great too...

**slack0Yd** · 03-22-2007, 06:22 AM

If you want more torque you need to go the other way: down one in the front and up two in the back for example. With this setup you will loose a bit on the top end.

I don't know anything about your particular bike, but I had a 600 and that setup was pretty nice.

**schecter** · 03-22-2007, 11:02 AM

yep I am with slack on this one... If you want more top speed and longer gears you add teeth to the front and take away from the back... I have a 1997 gixxer 750

and I just did mine, it was 16 and 43 and now it is 15 and 46... the gears are much shorter but there is alot more torqe and I think that it makes my bike run better... thats just me... doing this will however throw your speedometer off... you can buy a $100 deal that will fix it but I dont care... It reads 12% to high.... I dont really mind that at all since i never used it anyways... well, hope that helps ya...

**SRED** · 03-22-2007, 11:36 AM

Hey man, I have a 97 600 as well And I have 14 45 on it now. Originally it had 16 45. There was definetly a noticable differance. The only thing I found was that with the stock chain beind a 525 I believe is that you are pretty limited to the number of sprockets that are available. If you go for the 520 chain conversion there are tones of sprockets available.

**THE SRADIATOR** · 03-22-2007, 11:42 AM

Never go down more than ONE tooth in the front! The rear is up to you.
I´d use 530 chain/sprockets for the street for longevity/durability!
Also use a STEEL rear sprocket. It´s alittle heavier than aluminum but will last alot longer!

**GreenGix** · 03-22-2007, 10:08 PM

Helll ya well im goin to go with one down front 2 up in the rear forsure any sites yall know has some good prices??? and what chain will work???? 525?

**mlongo99** · 03-23-2007, 01:06 AM

http://www.motomummy.com/

If you don't see what you want listed for your bike, just call them up. They'll get you what you need.

**THE SRADIATOR** · 03-23-2007, 09:25 AM

use 530 chain!

**slack0Yd** · 03-24-2007, 02:03 AM

I'd go with a 520 chain ...

**ES13Raven** · 03-30-2007, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schecter

I have a 1997 gixxer 750

and I just did mine, it was 16 and 43

Is that what stock is for the '97 750? I have the same bike, but I bought mine used and the sprocket has already been upgraded. I am trying to figure out what he changed from stock.

**mlongo99** · 04-03-2007, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ES13Raven

Is that what stock is for the '97 750? I have the same bike, but I bought mine used and the sprocket has already been upgraded. I am trying to figure out what he changed from stock.

Yes, 16/43 is stock

**nova scotia** · 04-03-2007, 06:45 PM

if you plan on lowering your gears for more low end torque-definetly go with the heavier pitch chain-and going too small in the front will wear out the chain and your engine much faster-it's safer, but more $ to go bigger on the rear