Vortex 2018 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Chain and Sprocket Install | Sportbiketrackgear.com

[@bar9666]

I swear, watching you work on that bike is like watching Bob Ross paint. Awesome. Thank you!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thanks for watching! - Van

[@sandodelalic4762]

Love the videos you make helped me many times. Everything I do on my suzuki gsxr1000r 2018 I check your videos first.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Happy to hear they are helpful and thank you for watching! - Van

[@ComputerGeekOnTwoWheels]

Thanks Brian, this is the best video on the installing chain and Sprocket with full explanation of changing gearing. Great job.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome, happy to hear you found this video to be helpful! - Van

[@doylee469]

Van- I won’t mess around with that abs sensor anymore. I remove it everytime i remove the tire and let it hang until the tires and caliper is back in place. Take care!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

That is one way to ensure there is no damage done to it. - Van

[@pksvkpk4801]

ty for showing the cutting of chain and size, i do the same mock it before i cut ,

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van

[@mike216ism]

This suspension has more travel than my K5. We have to run the chain towards 30 on the rear stand to have proper slack while riding. I had 25mm on the rear stand and that's not enough. It gets tight. Been playing with this new chain tension for two days now. I went back and forth. About to put more slack again. At least now we know

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I have started removing the rear shock so I can pivot the swingarm to measure the slack when the swingarm is totally extended. Once I find that point I reassemble and measure the slack. - Van

[@mike216ism]

@@sportbiketrackgear please let me know what you end up with. I'm curious how much the swingarm pulls out of the chain.

[@SkeenDogger]

Followed your guide on my ZX-10R and it worked about the same! Thanks for the video!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van

[@pedroarroyo1469]

Greatest Vortex chain install yet! U my friend has just sold me into Motion Pro Chain tools, all of them right now.Ty.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Happy you found this to be helpful! - Van

[@TheVilouboy]

STG video = Instant LIKE!! Great series brother!!!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

My Man, appreciate that! - Van

[@jcorona7731]

@@sportbiketrackgear what do you recommend on 2013 Suzuki gsxr 750 for only street ride

[@HavocHermes]

Wow. That was amazing. Beautiful video. Crispy quality. Extremely informative. Please, please I beg of you, make more of these videos. I watched it from beginning to end. Again, what a great video. I’m subbed!!!!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thank you for watching, happy to hear this was helpful. - Van

[@nunyubizness5483]

​@@sportbiketrackgear 2023 recommendation for a 1k-R street bike with full exhaust and tune? Have to replace the stock stuff, so was thinking 520 Vortex kit 16/47 (-1/+2) Thanks!

[@henrymccarty7105]

Best how to tutorial video on KZbin.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Appreciate the kind words! - Brian Van

[@mike216ism]

Another incredible informative video. I just replaced the junk OEM front sprocket. I snapped three teeth off it. Chain was in spec. I'm assuming learning how to use the quick shifter was probably why I snapped three teeth. I went with a steel vortex sprockets and EK amazing and beautiful 3d chain. Hey Van are you still loving this gsxr? I've had my 2018 for s few months now. Coming from the legendary K5. This new gsxr blew me away. Top end feels similar. Low and mid range is so much more powerful. Appreciate the excellent informative videos as always. It's been many years now me watching here. Your still going stronger than ever. You and your family have an excellent safe summer

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I am still riding the GSXR, just not as much now that Max is racing MotoAmerica. Thank you for your support and I hope this finds you and your family well. - Van

[@Bass.Player]

Keep in mind that since the front sprocket is not set on the center line of the swing arm pivot the chain will get both tight and loose as the swing arm goes up and down. (as it departs from the parallel where the chain will be the tightest)

[@alexv.100]

Great vid! Thanks for the front sprocket tip about shoulder

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van

[@Arvinis1]

Good luck putting back that chainguard back everyone! I'm talking about that last bolt between chain sprocket and the chassis. It's almost impossible 😮😮☺️

[@sportbiketrackgear]

It has been a while since I did this but remember it being easy with the rear wheel removed. - Van

[@rongeezyadaddy]

installed brand new vortex sprocket front 16 T rear 45t 525 new 525 chain and i believe the rear sprocket wobbles and has tight spots in the chain gets tight then half a rotation of the tire the change get loose

[@sportbiketrackgear]

We have installed a lot of Vortex sprockets over the years and have not had a bad one yet. To check the new sprocket you could install the OEM one that you removed and see if you still have the tight spot. If you still have the tight spot odds are the chain has stretched unevenly. I have seen riders install a kit and set the chain tension too tight result in uneven chain stretch. - Van

[@peterago1082]

Hi Brian also agree on 41 and 16 on fron t, too short compared to my 10rr and r1m

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Every bike is different, the transmission ratios are not the same on all bikes which is why the sprockets used vary. I rode the bike last Friday with the gearing at Grattan in MI and it worked well. As the pace picks up it will be even better. - Van

[@photofinishgarage]

Amazing video. Feel more prepared to do my chain and sprockets on my Daytona. Still researching but this was a great video!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Happy to hear this was helpful and thank you for watching! - Van

[@rrrkev]

Nice video Brian. OK we know the 520 stuff is lighter , but if a wee bit of weight is not a big deal, drop 1 tooth off the rear will give basically the same gearing and lengthen the wheelbase a touch .

[@sportbiketrackgear]

There is more to it than just a bit of weight. With 520 you will typically have more gearing options if you are using the bike on the track. The OEM chain gets the job done but it is not very pretty. A high quality chain will typically reduce friction which will buy you a little more power. End of the day none of these are really earth shattering, that said they do add up over a full build. - Van

[@rrrkev]

@@sportbiketrackgear oh for sure, fully agree. I was just suggesting -1 on the rear may achieve very similar results for a fraction of the cost. Kev

[@Nvenus27]

Brian you got a few hours to come up and help me do this job on my CBR600RR. I’ve never done a sprocket/chain replacement. Hopefully I won’t mess this up. Parts I ordered from you should arrive by the 14th. Probably won’t get to installing till Saturday.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Man I wish I had a couple extra hours, crazy busy right now. Just follow the steps and take your time. Check out the chain and sprocket page on our site here: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/520-chain-and-sprocket-kit-guide/

[@ChrisNLger]

This chain looks amazing.

[@CAPTAINPAUL01]

Aftr changing the chainset and added/removed some teeth.is speed calibration needed?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

No this bike uses the wheel speed sensors to calculate speed. The only thing that would create inaccuracy would be changing the tire size. - Van

[@seeyaa_2ss]

What do recommend for 2015 cbr1000rr on the city streets for high speed and cornering ...no track days ......I ride hard corner hard and do freeway pulls at high speed let me know please what you recommend I'm getting alot people saying -1 +2 ....what's your recommendation

[@sportbiketrackgear]

-1 and +2 is pretty aggressive for a 1000 IMO which will reduce the top speed a bit if you are taking the bike to that limit. I would start with +2 in the rear for the street. - Van

[@seeyaa_2ss]

Okay thx van... I appreciate it i was thinking supersprox or vortex ...thoughts on those two sproket kits which one in your opinion is the better sprocket

[@hughiemg2]

I thought you need to use special sockets with an impact gun? That looked like a standard socket

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Depending on the application you can use a non-impact specific socket with an impact. Really depends on the socket and the work you are doing. When in doubt use an impact specific socket. I have been fixing shit for a long time now (was a tech at a Cadillac dealer before I started STG 18 years ago) so I am pretty good at determining what will and will not work. - Van

[@hughiemg2]

@@sportbiketrackgear thanks for the advice!

[@ggarchar]

Did not show tightening of front sprocket nut. Sad

[@sportbiketrackgear]

99% of the time I use an electric impact without the chain installed. - Van

[@hardhitt3r410]

Another great install Van!!

[@firebladefever4421]

I want a wheel jack like that but couldn't understand you when you said what it's called. 🥲

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Not 100% sure what you are referring to. If it is the rear stand that is a Woodcraft Rear Stand. Here is a link to that on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/woodcraft-adjustable-rear-spool-stand/

[@firebladefever4421]

@@sportbiketrackgear that's close enough for me to find it. Thank you for responding. 👍

[@wheeliesforthefeelies3995]

I didn't understand what's the point of putting the wrench between the chain and the sprocket when tightening the rear nut?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

That is to force the rear axle adjuster blocks firmly against the adjuster screws. I have switched to using a small phillips screwdriver now. - Van

[@mrfoosz]

I did a sprocket change on the same bike but 16/45. My quickshifter is now acting a little weird. Above 10k rpm, it doesnt want to shift 4 to 5 nor 5 to 6. At lower rpms at 6k, doesn't shift down. I had to resort to manualy shifting. Feels like a power cut but gears don't change. QS icon blinks. Any ideas? Would be helpful.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

If it feels like the power is cutting but it does not change gears it is possible the trans needs to be serviced. Important to make sure the throttle is closed when initiating a downshift. - Van

[@hisaanhaq4116]

Is it safe to spray front sprocket area with chain cleaner to clean? Worried about seals and silicone that seal engine cases Also any need to grease push rod for clutch? Same bike in question Thanks

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Safe to spray and you can always rinse if you are worried about it. When you have it apart you can also apply a little grease as well. - Van

[@Apollo-Computers]

Hey Brian, I was looking at this exact setup for my 18 r1m, but I'd like the chain with the black outer plates, and the gold inner plates, I wanted to stay with 525 pitch though, besides weight saving why go with 520.and let me know if you have this setup in 525. The r1m is 16/41 stock

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I have run this chain all season with almost zero stretch. Personally I would go with the 520 on the R1, we did this on our R1 and did not have any issues. Below are links to the chain and sprockets for your R1: EK 3D 520GP X-Ring Roadrace Chain www.sportbiketrackgear.com/ek-3d-520gp-x-ring-roadrace-chain/ Vortex Yamaha YZF-R1 15-18 520 Steel Front Sprocket www.sportbiketrackgear.com/vortex-yamaha-yzf-r1-15-17-520-steel-front-sprocket/ Vortex Yamaha YZF-R1 15-18 520 F5 Hardcoat Aluminum Rear Sprocket www.sportbiketrackgear.com/vortex-yamaha-yzf-r1-15-17-520-f5-hardcoat-aluminum-rear-sprocket/ - Brian Van

[@Apollo-Computers]

@@sportbiketrackgear , thank you for the attack performance rearset suggestion,I went with aero hard, amazing on the 18 r1m, kept the stock brake light switch by buying a bolt and washer, used some loctite, spring in the cutout in the brake arm

[@KovertMecha]

I've been looking into changing my sprocket and chain and need some serious help. I have a 07 GSXR 600. The previous owner has a 48 back sprocket not sure what the front is. The speedometer is severely off and I want to fix that bit but I also like the torque at low end. Been thinking 16 front and 45 rear would be good but not sure.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

We have a ton of chain kit options for this bike on our site. If you want to fix the speedo you can install a HealTech SpeedoHealer. Here is a link to our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/parts/suzuki/gsx-r600/2007?_bc_fsnf=1&Department=Sprockets+and+Chain+Kits - Van

[@abdallahbidawy2211]

How does a 40t rear sprocket sit with 118 links

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Most chains used on sportbikes are sold in 120 links. To set the wheelbase I would install the sprockets with the axle adjustment in the area where you plan to set it. Now put the chain on and you will quickly be able to tell how many links need to be cut off. - Van

[@kmotorshop]

What size of sprockets and chain do you recommend for street use? Thank you.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

It is different for every model. IMO for the GSXR1000 the stock gearing is going to get the job done for most everyone. This bike makes so much useable power gearing changes for the street are not as important. The only way I would make a change would be if you want it to accelerate quicker. In that case I would replace the rear sprocket with one 2 teeth larger. - Van

[@kmotorshop]

@@sportbiketrackgear Thank you so much 🤟

[@e30_lad_ireland]

I want these chain removal and alignment tools, are these available in your shop? I think I also have 30 bucks reward voucher which I didn’t use for 6 more years, I get the reminder every year from STG shop :)

[@sportbiketrackgear]

All of these tools are typically in stock here at STG. Use the link to this page to navigate to each of them: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/520-chain-and-sprocket-kit-guide/

[@e30_lad_ireland]

@@sportbiketrackgear cheers 👋🏻 Will shortly complete the order and eventually will use my discount 👍🏻

[@Maree_Customs]

I love STG, but don't you only need to break one rivet link on the chain for it to come off?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

No you need to break both of the rivets on one plate to break the chain. - Van

[@Maree_Customs]

@@sportbiketrackgear Awesome, thanks! Much love and respect to you and the channel. Stay safe and rubber side down!

[@Tito-hr6rg]

What would be the top speed with this sprocket set up?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

That is a great question. I remember straight away GPS speeds of a little over 160 mph. Not sure what this would be held open on a highway for an extended period. - Van

[@WhiteNinja636]

I just put a sprocket kit on my 2021 Zx6r and the chain is eating the top of my chain slider and whining. I have played with the slack (loosened/tightened) and cleaned /lubed the chain but it doesn’t help. Any idea on how to fix this?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Make sure the front sprocket is installed so the spacing from the output shaft to the face of the sprocket is the same as the OEM sprocket was. Some of the front sprockets have a shoulder on them that changes the spacing depending on whether it is facing the output shaft or not. If this spacing is wrong it will cause issues. - Van

[@hjmoto]

Brian, I have been looking into a chain replacement for a new MT-10. I have also heard that the 520 pitch is the way to go! I plan on doing the Vortex sprocket and EK 3D pro in gold and with more links than stock to stretch out the wheelbase on that Yamaha. Which results in better drive out of corners.

[@준준-v3v]

I'm watching your video well. It helps a lot. It helps a lot with self-maintenance. What is the name of the base when removing the rear wheels? I want to buy it. Have a nice day.

[@준준-v3v]

Oh, I'd like to know the name of the rear stand. Because I want to buy it.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

That is a Pit Bull Rear Stand, best in the business. Here is a link to them on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/pit-bull/

[@sportbiketrackgear]

That is a Pit Bull Rear Stand, best in the business. Here is a link to them on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/pit-bull/

[@barryprettyman7766]

Love your vids brother. Keep em coming

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thank you for watching and the kind words! - Van

[@CC-rp6lv]

any advises for gearing on a gsxr 600

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I would go -1 in the front and +2 in the rear. - Van

[@usablixxer9880]

Thanks you. Exactly what I needed to feel comfortable for my install. Looking to comfortably break 200+ while minimizing acceleration a lot loss obviously, what do you recommend tooth count for front a rear on my GSXR1000. And what brand did you use on this bike.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I am running an EK 520 chain with Vortex sprockets front and rear. The gearing is stock front with one tooth smaller in the rear. - Van

[@baderalmoayed9418]

Hi Van, would like to ask about the EK 3D 525 chain, can this chain work with the ducati monster 1200 s Y19. Online description the application is 250cc to 1200cc, the bike is 1198cc. Thank you

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Yes that chain will work for your bike. The 525 is more than strong enough. - Van

[@baderalmoayed9418]

@@sportbiketrackgear thanks van, was cought between 2 choices, the EK 3D and the D.I.D ZVMX

[@chaoticend27]

Can you please make a video on a How To replace the clutch plates on a R1 or R6? I loved this video was very simple to follow. I know there are other videos on a DYI full clutch replacement but would love to see how you do it and explain it 🙌🏼

[@christopherdickerson3141]

Hey Brian! Are you planning on installing a toe guard (shark fin) on that bike. I would really love to see one done as well as be pointed to a particular one you recommend. I have a 17' 1000R and haven't been able to find a definitive solution.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Yes I will be installing a toe guard soon. Not sure which one I will be doing on the GSXR. On Max's R3 I went with the Woodcraft Toe Guard, here is a link to that video if you want to take a look: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/woodcraft-wide-coverage-toe-guard-kit/#pv__tabs - Van

[@cdcomyt]

@@sportbiketrackgear Thanks for the reply. Great video. I see there are a few universal models out there. Just would like to find the right one before I start drilling holes in my swingarm.

[@mikehawk2431]

@@sportbiketrackgear 0

[@kilovolt88]

Is the rear axle installed backwards? Sorry, didn’t watch entire video FYI

[@YNTGUNS]

After installing my new front sprocket it has a lil play while on the shaft. Ever heard of this?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

If you purchased the kit from us please contact customer support so we can get this sorted out for you. You either have the wrong sprocket or there is an issue with the way you have installed it. Either way it is important you do not ride the bike like this. - Van

[@YNTGUNS]

@@sportbiketrackgear i will call tomorrow. But im sure its the right sprocket, i matched it with my old one. When i slide the sprocket onto the shaft and have the bike in first gear you can slightly move from left to right.

[@erickneverson]

I'm trying to get more details on which socket sizes to purchase to change front / rear tires. Where can I find that info (Owners manual doesn't indicate this)? btw, I'm riding a '25 GSX-R 1000RZ.

[@johnguzman6811]

Von with this set up I’m i gonna loose top end power I have a gsxr 2015 1000 and I have a 16/45 do you recommend the same set up u just did

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Pretty sure we sorted this out via email and you have a kit on the way now. - Van

[@johnguzman6811]

@@sportbiketrackgear yes we did buddy thank you for taking the time the best

[@miguelcolon8929]

Hey Brain what would you recommend for a daily driven 2011 gsxr 750? -1 front +1 rear ?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Either that or -1 front and +2 in the rear. Your suggestion would be just a bit less aggressive. - Van

[@joshhuoabski3278]

anyone think how to videos are 50% whats the torque? sorry brian but heres the right way rear sprocket 43.5 ft/lbs counter sprocket 83 ft/lbs engine speed sensor where applicable 18 ft/lbs rear axle nut 72.5 Brian brian brian........tisk tisk....props on the gearing selection video....landed me right where i wanted thx

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thank you for sharing the torque specs. As I say in all of the videos if you do not have the experience to work without a torque wrench research the specs and torque away. I have spent all of my adult life wrenching, 20 year professionally. Aside from engine assembly most professionals do not use a torque wrench. - Van

[@nixondelemos7431]

Quick question Van, doe s the back of the master links chain supposedly sticking out or it should be flush?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

The master link should not look any different that the rest on the chain. Only real difference is the rivets on that link have a hollow center so they can be rolled over with the rivet tool. - Van

[@nixondelemos7431]

Thank you Brian!

[@pwh1t3y]

great video. need some advice please I had a massive issue with my front sprocket which has resulted in possible damage. So, as per other videos and guidance, I had the Mrs stand on the rear brake whilst i tried to crack the nut. I was giving it my all and then something made a horrible cracking noise, the bolt was still solid tight, but something else cracked - don't know what. I immediately stopped. continued with the rear sprocket and new chain but when I started the bike I now have an oil leak - not major, but slow. it looks like its coming from the water pump. I haven't ridden the bike at all yet since changing the rear sprocket and chain but the horrible cracking noise has done something. Any ideas on what this could be and what made an heart breaking cracking noise?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Man that does not sound good. You need to run the bike on the stand and track down the leak before you ride it. Remove the fairings so you have a clear sight line when inspecting. - Van

[@pwh1t3y]

@@sportbiketrackgear yeah I have no intention riding it. It only seems to leak when I start the engine. What on earth could have made such a horrible cracking sound?

[@pwh1t3y]

@@sportbiketrackgear kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3nUZaKwmsylobM

[@mike216ism]

@@pwh1t3y first of I don't know what kind of bike you have but make sure it's not a reverse thread. I use a impact to remove and tighten. You just can't get it to spec tightening it with a torque wrench. There's too much flex everywhere. That's where the impact helps a ton. If your leaking oil from the water pump you going to have to remove the water pump and see what you can. If the bike wasn't in gear and your wife was on the rear brake the leak could be bad timing. Nothing could be stressed other than the chain and Sprocket in neutral. It sounds like some kind of bent shaft if it's leaking from your front sprocket removal attempt. Go Impact for this. Many years ago I did a sprocket kit swap on my K5. I was at spec using the torque wrench. I had a piece of wood wedged between the wheel and swing arm. Many years later when I went to change it. It just loosened right off. It was barely tight at all. I'm very careful now and only use a impact to remove and tighten. I always check it when I'm done by trying to remove it to make sure it's tight. I'm just paranoid after that incident. Unfortunately your going to have to remove that water pump and dig deeper. If the bike was in neutral you didn't break anything serious. Maybe just coincidence

[@Top_Bowler]

Hey what’s going on man I have the same bike but I use it more on the street then the track did you see any loss of power in the being of the gear and how was your top end performance

[@sportbiketrackgear]

This gearing has worked great at all of the tracks I have used it on thus far. No loss of power at all, it is just a little taller than stock. - Van

[@Top_Bowler]

@@sportbiketrackgear thanks fam I just ordered the same gearing and a couple other items I appreciate it

[@OMAR-gl9cp]

Hey van I have 2011 gxsr-1000 was thinking to go 16 teeth front and stock 42 rear ,what would u recommend?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

For 1000's I usually recommend leaving the stock size up front and going up 2 teeth in the rear. End of the day going down 1 in the front is pretty close to going up 2 in the rear. I think that would work well for your bike. - Van

[@OMAR-gl9cp]

Thanks u sir will pull my order in soon

[@fishslayer626]

What's fc1???

[@Kings_Ride_TX]

Did the rear axle nut start on that side originally or did you reverse it out of personal preference?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

This is the side it was on when I go the bike. The right side is where you will typically find the axle nut on most sport bikes. - Van

[@nickh3809]

My 2013 Gsxr 750 has it on the left side 😔

[@abdulsantiago4710]

Where I can buy this kit?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Here is a link to this kit on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/m4-ecstar-suzuki-gsx-r1000-17-18-vortex-ek-520-chain-and-sprocket-kit/ - Van

[@darenoreilly3852]

Question, when loosing the nut, was it in gear or neutral

[@sportbiketrackgear]

The bike was in neutral when I did this for sure. - Van

[@alejandrogrisales7151]

Falto ajustar con torquimetro segun parametros del fabricante

[@md12318]

Curious...If carbon-fiber is so damn strong, they why not make a chain out of carbon-fiber?

[@audiogarden21]

Because it's also extremely difficult working with carbon-fiber.

[@jamilabbas6384]

Thanks for the great videos. Coming from a >2015 R1 with 15/45 gearing what would be a comparable selection for the GSXR?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I would use the 16 tooth front (one tooth down from stock), 41 tooth rear (4 teeth down from stock) and 118 links like we did on our bike. It works great everywhere I have ridden it. - Van

[@NextManUpTV]

@@sportbiketrackgear i have a 2020 gsxr 600 what would you recommend gearing to get best out of bike. I'm not putting it on the track ,just want performance

[@primetyme1494]

Did you ever find anything as far as a gearing set up? ​@NextManUpTV

[@XtonyXTheXtigger]

What would be the best gearing for a 2021 gsx R1000R ???

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I am stock front tooth count and one tooth down in the rear. This has worked great for me at each track I have ridden it on. Makes 1st gear a little more useable. - Van

[@XtonyXTheXtigger]

Would that be OK for street and highway riding as well?

[@IAMayito90]

Porbably a squid question lol: but whats the STOCK sprocket size on the 2018 GSXR 1000r?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Stock gearing is 17 front, 45 rear with a 525 chain. - Van

[@IAMayito90]

@@sportbiketrackgear Awesome! Thanks for the Response Van!

[@fredb1k589]

Did changing the gearing mess with your speedometer?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

No the speedo works off of the wheel speed sensors so the gearing does not influence. -Van

[@Coupe.life951]

Sportbike Track Gear what about mileage

[@bigflave2947]

What size chain would you recommend on a 2011 GSXR 1000 with 16 teeth in front and 43 teeth in the back?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Looks like that will need a 114 link chain. The Vortex Racing Kits come with the chain pre-cut chain lengths. Here are links to both of the kits on our site: Vortex Suzuki GSX-R1000 09-16 V3 Chain and Sprocket Kit www.sportbiketrackgear.com/vortex-suzuki-gsx-r1000-09-16-v3-chain-and-sprocket-kit/ Vortex Suzuki GSX-R1000 09-16 V3 2.0 Gold Chain and Sprocket Kit www.sportbiketrackgear.com/vortex-suzuki-gsx-r1000-09-16-v3-2-0-gold-chain-and-sprocket-kit/ Show less

[@bigflave2947]

Thanks for getting back to me so fast 😁🤙

[@namwookkim5788]

Thanks! Here is south korea. Front 16 and rear 41 ~ 43? Right? 520 chain?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Yes that is the range we are working with right now. Currently I have a 41 tooth on the back of the bike. I have ridden it a couple times and the chain has stretched very little, real happy with this kit. - Van

[@Honda1k]

Would you recommend the EK 3D 520 GP for street riding for a 1000cc or the EK 3D 520 z

[@sportbiketrackgear]

The Z is a little heavier so it will stretch less and should last longer in theory. I have the GP on my bike and it worked great all year long on the track, very little stretch. If the additional .3 lbs per 100 links is not important to you go with the Z. - Van

[@BernardRoman27]

What size is the stock? 520 or 530? Thanks

[@sportbiketrackgear]

OEM on this bike is 525. 17 front 45 rear with 120 links. - Van

[@corystaten6623]

Ok so this chain will work for my 08 gsxr 1000

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Yes this chain will work on the 2008 GSXR 1000 as well. - Van

[@corystaten6623]

Awesome bro, EK chain

[@GMXR7]

I have a vorlar chain with a master link and clip...do i still need to press rivet the pins?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I use a clip link on the Ninja 400 and the R3. On my GSXR 1000 there is a rivet link. - Van

[@83avenged]

@sportbiketrackgear anyone else having technical issues watching.

[@felixpropana426]

83avenged I do

[@rubberskilla2991]

Yesssss! Why is it only this vid?

[@Nvenus27]

83avenged no issues here

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Video looks fine now, must have been some KZbin issue yesterday. - Van

[@kieranw5316]

I can only watch this video on my PC or iPhone, my Apple 4K TV or Samsung smart TV won’t play it, strange, never had an issue before!

[@reynanrivera6907]

i have the same bike, do you think 16/41 combination is better than 17/43?

[@Xsheaffer]

You left out tightening the countershaft nut.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

It may not have been included when the video was edited. 2 years later and it is still tight. - Van

[@Xsheaffer]

Thanks, love the vids!

[@walk4348]

Awesome video

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thank you for watching! - Van

[@king_of_636s]

The 19 dislikes are from chains watching their brothers being broken..

[@sportbiketrackgear]

LOL - Van

[@richp.4452]

Nice job brian👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@revolutionmotorsport]

Brian tried messaging your staff without an answer I want to do this on my 2017 gsxr1000r but I’m running a set of BST carbon fiver rims can you adjust the package to include a rear sprocket that fits after market rims?

[@leadpaint1969]

Another great video.

[@ReZounds]

“Even though it’s a new bike it’s starting to get a little dirty it’s freaking me out” lol what

[@sportbiketrackgear]

LOL I like to keep my bikes clean. - Van

[@yugol.5812]

Very informative. #KNOWLEDGEisPOWER 👍🏼

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thanks for watching! - Van

[@will160176]

how tall should I go with 200hp though

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I rode the GSXR with this gearing all season and it worked well everywhere I went. The bike has not been on a dyno, with the system and the ECU flash it should be approx high 180 maybe 190. - Van

[@will160176]

@@sportbiketrackgear cant keep the front wheel down with the stock gearing after fuel mapping and especially the map for MR12 at 200hp

[@will160176]

@@sportbiketrackgear was thinking 3 down on the rear sprocket might be the best option for road race setting

[@will160176]

@@sportbiketrackgear but the gearing you suggest with the 190hp for this bike, would probably feel perfect on the track. It's just got too much low mid and not enough top for straight. Running out of gear fairly quick at 178mph lol

[@sportbiketrackgear]

The gearing on my bike is 1 tooth taller than the stock gearing. I have not had the bike over 160 on the tracks I rode in 2018, hopefully with the bike set up a little better in 2019 I can get a better drive etc... and get that into the 160's. I think there is enough gearing here to get into the 190's with enough straight and decent conditions. I had stock gearing on my 2015 R1 and hit 194 with a little draft at Daytona a couple years back. Straight line speed is not an area I have a lot of experience with to be fair. Brocks Performance does a great job with that, I would take a look there if you are interested in drag racing etc... - Van

Uh, smaller rear sprockets provide a higher gear ratio. Conversly smaller in front is a lower ratio.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Smaller rear sprocket = lower gear ratio with larger rear sprocket offering a higher gear ratio. Smaller front sprocket = higher gear ratio 15 Tooth Front with a 44 Tooth Rear = 2.93 ratio 15 Tooth Front with a 45 Tooth Rear = 3.00 ratio 14 Tooth Front with a 45 Tooth Rear = 3.21 ratio

@@sportbiketrackgear Narration stated a smaller front yielded a lower gear. Simply not well stated.

[@seanchapman5959]

So why ain’t this standard

[@sportbiketrackgear]

The new GSXR1000 is a great bike (all of the latest 1000's are awesome). That said it comes ready for the street or the track off the showroom floor. With any street bike there is a lot of room for improvement when prepping for the track. - Van

[@Spanner04]

Van! Did you fit a Healtech speedo healer after this or not bother as it’s a race bike?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I did not fit a Healtech Speedo Healer for 2 reasons. 1) It's a race bike and I am not concerned about the accuracy of the speedo etc... 2) This is an ABS model that uses the wheel speed sensors to calculate speed. That said you can change gearing without affecting the speedometer. (only changing tire sizes will cause inaccuracies). - Van

[@Spanner04]

@@sportbiketrackgear As always, thank you Van!

[@MadMonkeyPhils]

I want to order this set for my gsxr 1000r 2018. Can i have more details? Thank you!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Here is a link to this kit on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/m4-ecstar-suzuki-gsx-r1000-17-18-vortex-ek-520-chain-and-sprocket-kit/ I have run this on the bike all year and it has performed great. Very little chain stretch and no extreme sprocket wear. - Van

[@MadMonkeyPhils]

Yay.thanks! I watched the whole video its great. May i know if this will be shorter/longer or just the same lenght with the stock?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

The wheelbase is a little longer than it was stock. With this gearing I used a 118 links for the chain. - Van

[@SvilenStoichevsvilen]

⁠​⁠@@sportbiketrackgearfor stock wheelbase how much lonks is good for 16/42 ? 116-117 ?

[@BladeBarn]

just did min this afternoon, did my rcs19 and lioness well, have an issue w the dead travel/slop in the rcs19 tho even this its properly bleed kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4irXmqwf9p1gtU

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Use a cable tie to hold pressure on the brake lever and let it sit over night to make sure all the air is out of the system. From the video the lever does not look bad, hard to really tell without being able to touch it. Try that trick and let me know. - Brian Van

[@BladeBarn]

thanks for reply, I did that yesterday afternoon after I did it since I was waiting to install the exhaust I just put on an hr ago.no difference I the lever take up, its definitely in its design, will have to make a custom pre-travel eliminator screw or shims near the brake microswitch.

[@Digger8Five]

Sportsbike Porn right here! STG = awesome, informative and educational bike vids. Keep it up guys!

[@darenoreilly3852]

Thanks

[@daveelven4253]

Owesome

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thanks for watching! - Van

[@rubberskilla2991]

Delete and try and repost i cant watch this without buffering every 10 seconds...

[@Motogamna]

Louis Bunnell do you watch scottykilmer videos

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Must have been a KZbin issue, video streams fine for us. - Van

[@mikebrown2552]

And no I don't put thumbs down just think your laim

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I think you are awesome! Double thumbs up for you man.

[@nickh3809]

Liam Neeson? Oh you meant Lame* 2019 and Auto-Correct still having malfunctions in other countries it seems. 😂

[@bassheadlife492]

Snap on pos impact lmao

[@brianbrooks5947]

What sproket sizes do you recommend for the new zx10r wanna wake her up

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I would start with adding two teeth in the rear. With a 1000 we find that to get you more acceleration without making it a total wheelie machine. - Van

[@brianbrooks5947]

@@sportbiketrackgear so going up one in the rear is not enough?

[@mach183]

Steel sprockets last longer then aluminum ??

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Yes the steel sprockets will outlast the aluminum for sure. - Van

[@mach183]

Thanks can you recommend a street configuration???? On the sprocket gearing 2 ,3 down rear and front ? I have a 2017 gsxr 1000