front sprocket part number question

[Val]

Same difference.
Companies can make up any part number they want, to suit them.


https://www.yamahamotorcyclespares.co.uk...RIVE&uid=0


If you're just buying a sprocket though i'd be inclined to not get mugged off and try a Renthal one or similar.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R...t&_sacat=0

That what I was thinking initially too, however OEM front sprocket has 8 holes and a big red rubber thingy attached which any of aftermarket ones lack. Look at riedrider photo and you will see it.



I have digged out in forums and although nobody so far is sure why is that (given the fact that is the only sprocket in the world that has such feature) some guys suggested that may something to do with noise and calming the chain movement. I have looked at pictures of some old used ones and you can see clearly the marks from the chain there too.

Anyhow long story short the price difference for the front one is not so huge as for the rear one, OEM one is £24 any aftermarket is around £10.

Hence I decided to go for OEM front and Renthal rear :-)

Probably will get the one 4TV-17460-00 recomended in Yamaha online parts finder and will buy it from Fowlers, Fowlers say its for YZF600R however I tend to beleive Yamaha and my service manual LOL

https://www.fowlersparts.co.uk/parts/5541979/yzf600r-2001-4tvb-europe-deep-purplish-blue-metallic-c/transmission