The stock Yamaha chain would have been endless so would have had a solid link, on an assembly line it's far quicker to hang a complete chain on the bike before installing the swingarm, than join a chain later in the building process.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-FZS-600-S-Fazer-98-03-DID-JT-Quiet-Chain-And-Sprocket-Kit-P1/283334074132?hash=item41f806df14:g:eH0AAOSwm79ckjyC
Quote from: robbo on 28 April 2019, 04:37:07 pmThe stock Yamaha chain would have been endless so would have had a solid link, on an assembly line it's far quicker to hang a complete chain on the bike before installing the swingarm, than join a chain later in the building process.I meant the front sprocket as the stock Yam has an orange damper insert. And how much was it.
Quote from: fazersharp on 28 April 2019, 04:44:49 pmQuote from: robbo on 28 April 2019, 04:37:07 pmThe stock Yamaha chain would have been endless so would have had a solid link, on an assembly line it's far quicker to hang a complete chain on the bike before installing the swingarm, than join a chain later in the building process.I meant the front sprocket as the stock Yam has an orange damper insert. And how much was it.The original front sprocket is around £40.
I prefer this one for £13 maybe because it looks like the Yam one, [size=78%]https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-FZS600-S-Fazer-98-03-Ognibene-15T-Silent-Front-Sprocket-STD-Size/192224937034?hash=item2cc17fc44a:g:oIEAAOSwcCJckQf2[/size]I would buy a chain kit with the normal rear sprocket & maybe steel front then buy my choice of rubber shocked front sprocket if I couldn't buy as a kit.
No doubt I changed the chain/sprocket a bit too early but to my mind I'm good for another 20k+ and can forget about it other than lubing and any adjustment. I chose the Afam rear by design, as wanted steel and black in colour, which is an option.
Quote from: bandit on 28 April 2019, 06:37:30 pmI prefer this one for £13 maybe because it looks like the Yam one, [size=78%]https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-FZS600-S-Fazer-98-03-Ognibene-15T-Silent-Front-Sprocket-STD-Size/192224937034?hash=item2cc17fc44a:g:oIEAAOSwcCJckQf2[/size]I would buy a chain kit with the normal rear sprocket & maybe steel front then buy my choice of rubber shocked front sprocket if I couldn't buy as a kit. That was exactly my thought too. I like the look of that one in your link. I am sure that if it is not in a kit they will put one together for me. So chain - normal rear and the yam - looking front. But I do like the look of those silent rear ones as they have prrredy looking slots cut out and in silver then I could get some stainless steel nuts to go with.
Has anyone had any issues in removing the nuts on the rear sprocket. I don't want to end up with exhaust nut/stud - gate I have heard on here about problems with brake disk nuts but what about the sprocket nuts.
Quote from: fazersharp on 28 April 2019, 09:14:56 pmHas anyone had any issues in removing the nuts on the rear sprocket. I don't want to end up with exhaust nut/stud - gate I have heard on here about problems with brake disk nuts but what about the sprocket nuts.It’s steel on steel rather than steel into alloy like the brake discs and I never had a problem shifting the rear sprocket, but mine has been changed every 2 to 4 years. Yours on the other hand, if it’s been undisturbed for a couple of decades, might put up some resistance. I’d use a 6-sided socket as a precaution against rounding off.
Thanks for the 6 sided tip.So I gets out my Halfords Advanced Professional 1/2 inch socket set out and its all 12point I also have the same Advanced Professional set but in 1/4inch but they are all 6 point. Whats that all about Would my 1/4 drive be up to the job, I do have a 1/4 inch to 1/2inch adapter then I can use my 1/2inch wrench
Quote from: fazersharp on 29 April 2019, 10:56:06 amThanks for the 6 sided tip.So I gets out my Halfords Advanced Professional 1/2 inch socket set out and its all 12point I also have the same Advanced Professional set but in 1/4inch but they are all 6 point. Whats that all about Would my 1/4 drive be up to the job, I do have a 1/4 inch to 1/2inch adapter then I can use my 1/2inch wrenchIt’s not ideal, but only one way to find out
For general bike maintenance I've always used 3/8" drive sockets or 1/4" for anything a bit dainty. Mind you the front sprocket nut will be 1/2" drive on a breaker bar and no doubt a length of tube over the bar to increase leverage. A length of 3x2 timber wrapped in some cloths through the back wheel usually does the trick. I'll be in the garage later and let you know the socket size.
Had a quick search on the forum in case 600 and 1000 front sprocket nuts are different. Looks like yours requires a 32mm socket and make sure the nut is the 12mm thick one, if not it should be changed. Also renew the tab washer, personally I'd use genuine Yamaha, as the tabs on some aftermarket ones are known to break as soon as they're bent over.
Machine Mart ones cheaper. Clarke stuff is ok. What part of the country are you in, I could lend you all this stuff if you're a reasonable distance.