I'm trying to find a vendor that carries both a chain, and different size sprockets for my 85 fj1100. I'm thinking about going 18/40 on the sprocket size so I can lower my cruising rpm, and thereby reduce bar vibrations. I'd like to order everything from 1 place to minimize shipping costs, and shipping times so I can knock everything out on a Saturday.
There's this chain up on ebay, ID 270276719425
Thoughts/links appreciated.
I always order from Sprocket Specialists: http://www.sprocketspecialists.com/ (http://www.sprocketspecialists.com/)
The reason I do is I always have to have them flip a FZR1000 rear sprocket around backwards and countersink the screw holes at a 45 degree angle. They do it in house and have never charged me a cent extra to do it! Great customer service!
That said though, I think other people have said they may be a bit pricey... I will continue to always order from them though.
I will second Marsh's post about Sprocket Specialists. They are a tad more expensive than other places, but well worth the extra cost. No BS and excellent customer service.
They don't have and 530 chains for a few more weeks. Said they're coming from Japan. Must be coming by Junker!
I guess I can order the chain elsewhere.
On gearing, for the stock '85 it was 17/42, I believe. I'm thinking of going 18/40 to give me a lower cruising rpm. Thoughts/advice/suggestions?
*edit: I really appreciate the work by whomever made the fj gearing spreadsheets!
Quote from: n8man1068 on March 05, 2009, 02:40:07 PM
They don't have and 530 chains for a few more weeks. Said they're coming from Japan. Must be coming by Junker!
I guess I can order the chain elsewhere.
On gearing, for the stock '85 it was 17/42, I believe. I'm thinking of going 18/40 to give me a lower cruising rpm. Thoughts/advice/suggestions?
*edit: I really appreciate the work by whomever made the fj gearing spreadsheets!
I have the 18/40 with the YZF600 r/w, and like it a lot.
The wheel/tire I have on now is very close to the same circumference as the stocker.
Even my weak-assed FJ has plenty of grunt to pull those gears. 8)
Randy T
Indy