Freaky shifter on '98 zx6r

[ZX-10R_04]

Here is a bit of an idea of a worn sprocket

[YAPPA]

good piccies those, sounds like ur up 4 a front sprocket buddy, better if u've just put a new chain on anyway, knackered sprokets=knackered chain

[Aussie Ninja]

I guess I'd better get a new front sprocket at the service too. The teeth are hooked.

[ZX-10R_04]

You cant only replace the front sprocket you will need to replace the lot = new chain & both front & rear sprockets

[Aussie Ninja]

In that case its time for a 520 conversion with hardend alloy sprocket and +2 out the back. hhmm mabye AFAM.....

[mrmina]

You cant only replace the front sprocket you will need to replace the lot = new chain & both front & rear sprockets

Isnt that the best way to do it.

[Aussie Ninja]

After getting the chain tenion exactly right (35-45mm so I figure 40mm is optimal) last night, today the shift feels alot nicer and not as sloppy on and off the throttle. I'm feeling pretty silly as the chain was loose because I set it that way after not reading my manual carefully enough.

[Nanna10r]

Also Dont forget "the Chain Gang" they do some good stuff when/if you have to replace stuff. I'm going Down 2 teeth on the rear when i have to do the tiggr.
Cheers Brett

[MickLC]

After getting the chain tenion exactly right (35-45mm so I figure 40mm is optimal) last night, today the shift feels alot nicer and not as sloppy on and off the throttle. I'm feeling pretty silly as the chain was loose because I set it that way after not reading my manual carefully enough.

Good news mate, and I can assure you it will feel even better when you get around to doing the sprocket. At least you found a simple solution

[Wannabe]

Did you mean you're going up two on the rear Brett?

[Nanna10r]

I guess i did I want slightly less adjustment then going down 1 on the front yes ?.
Cheers Brett

[Aussie Ninja]

I thought -1 or +2 was the same thing. Its just not as harsh on the chain having to do such a sharp turn.

[hammer]

If the 98 zx6 gearbox is anything like the 98 zx9 be carefull !
What happens to the zx9 is there is to much play between gears putting to much load on the edge of the gears and dogs and once they wear the load goes onto the shift forks.
Then your are up for a new gearbox! That cost me 2k(luckly i found a good second hand box at the wreckers) on the zx9 i had with 30k on the clock.
If it keeps doin it i would be droping the sump for a look,could save yourself hundreds if you get it early.
Hope for your sake its the chain.

Cya
Stu

[Neka79]

1 on the front is 3 on the back...most bikes have say a 14-42, 15-45 or so
on...i went up 2 on the back, which is the same as dropping 2/3 a tooth on
the front...
ill vouch for that afam!!
afam gold tuff shit 520 pitch race sprocket on back (up 2 teeth), and silver
tuff shit stock teetch 520 pitch on the front...goes like a cut cat,...