Vortex V3 Motorcycle Chain and Sprocket Kit Install 15-17 Yamaha YZF-R1 | Sportbiketrackgear.com

[@TheCthtoNicfLy]

Integrity... if I had to sum up in one word "Integrity", Twelve years ago? I don't know but you were there, and helping anyone that asked. You do, what you say, your going to do. Thank you brother.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thank you for the kind words and for watching. - Van

[@hankaul6256]

Aloha from Hawaii. Thank you so much. See you like a pretty cool thing peace and love Daddio.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thank you for watching! - Van

[@billwyatt]

Excellent video!! You just got a new customer. I just picked up a 2005 R1 and this looks like the site that will help me provide the TLC I plan on giving. The "garage" tech presentation is PERFECT!! Thank you

[@sportbiketrackgear]

+bill wyatt Thanks for the support! Glad we were able to help you out!

[@getoffmygrass6974]

Just installed the V3 520 -1/+2 steel with gold chain kit for my "A" model R6 and it looks balls! Wicked easy install but while i was in there cleaned all the aluminum and regreased everything within the hubs and calipers using Lucas grease so it took the better part of 4 hours. Only advice to someone changing front sprocket on older bike, buy a breaker bar if you dont have a good impact. As usual good stuff Van

[@Nahyoutrippin]

This guy has trained me on every mod on my R1. Great videos man! What brand is the rubber tank pads on that bike?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

+whereitallhappens Those are Techspec! We went with the Snake Skin and it is awesome! www.sportbiketrackgear.com/techspec-yamaha-yzf-r1-15-16-tank-grip/

[@jeremyfinn586]

Thank you, Brian. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I thought I was losing my mind with the countershaft sprocket and it's orientation. I don't have the OEM sprocket and I forgot which way mine came off, but everyone, even vortex said it was boss side out... So glad I found your shop and thanks again for these videos

[@lolwhat6193]

Dude same thing is happening to me. But I think vortex is right, because when he put it up next the oem he wasn’t accounti for the extra height around the edges of the oem sprocket. When I set them up side by side centers on equally the all sockets, it’s different

[@lolwhat6193]

It’s totally possible that like a 3mm difference isn’t even enough for anyone to ever notice? No matter which way idk

[@jeremyfinn586]

Derek-I ended up going boss side in, I think. When I put it on and went to the rear end to look at alignment, or seemed straighter with the shoulder facing in. Ran it on the track for 6 or so days with zero problems. Haven't looked for wear to see if it's getting eaten up fast, but it is working!

[@lolwhat6193]

Jeremy Finn interesting. I’ve only had a couple miles on mine so far. But it looks straight to me the other way. I think the boss side, is only there so the lock nut ends up in the right spot. I know stg is far more professional with motorcycles, but idk how that comparison is valid. There is a giant ring around oem sprocket that clearly throws that test off

[@AKABLACKKGYPSY]

very thoroughly done. great vid.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thanks for watching!

[@marie3321]

great video to help me decide on my vortex kit as well

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thanks for watching, Vortex makes some great parts for sure. - Van

[@yaboiird]

Thank you.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van

[@mooosestang]

broom handle, piece of 1x2, pretty much any piece of wood that will fit will hold the rear wheel without the need for padding.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

That is another way to do it for sure. Over the last few years anytime I make a sprocket change on one of our race bikes the impact comes out. - Van

[@YamahaR3Racer010]

Yosh makes nice engine covers, hope they make some for the R3. R1 in the future for me! Keep up the good work guys!

[@lolwhat6193]

Hey stg I’m a little confused about my front sprocket orientation on my R6. You say to compare them side by side, but the oem sprocket has that thick ring around it, so where the sprocket meets the wheel wouldn’t be touching The table, thus throwing it off. Vortex told me to mouth it logo facing out towards me. So I’m really confused now. If I place the sprockets on equally tall sockets, they are even facing the way vortex has told me.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

If you do it the way I show you in this video the spacing will be spot on. - Van

[@markhondaturbo]

Still never showed how to attach this style masterlink. Is it really just a light squeeze with a pliers?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

If we don't show it in this video we have one on the site that focuses on just the rivet link installation. Here is a link to our STG Chain and Sprocket Guide: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/520-chain-and-sprocket-kit-guide/ - Van

[@A1i3N337]

no, you need a special tool to push the links together, and then mushroom out the pins. Just letting others know

[@MattWho777]

Great job, I need one of those chain tools!

[@KemDIY]

So nicely done. Subscribed.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thank you for watching! - Brian Van

[@rjm606]

Is it best to initially set the rear a few mm shorter than you eventually would like it (as the new chain stretches, you adjust the rear to your ideal position)?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

+Reginald J Marshall Great question! Yes you will want to make sure there is enough room for you to extend the rear wheel as the chain stretches over time! Thanks for watching!

[@rustcohle6248]

Hey Van I just replaced the front sprocket on my FZ-10 which is very similar to this bike and went from a 15t to a Vortex 17t and its bigger than the old sprocket and the rubber piece you pulled out at 8:46 wont fit now as it rubs on the sprocket. Is it ok to ride the bike with that piece out until I get a new sprocket? I just ordered the Vortex V3 WSS kit from you guys and I'll be going back to the stock sprocket size. Also the chain and sprockets were 520 as is the new Vortex sprocket I just put on.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I would wait until you have the right size sprocket. It may not be a big deal but you would not want to have something strange happen and find out the hard way. - Van

[@karmakencho4622]

Can the vortex fit on Duke 390cc 55th

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Vortex does not show a 55 tooth rear sprocket available. - Van

[@andrewsisty0]

I know your building a track bike but changing sprockets from stock to 520 for better acceleration changed my speedometer read low now. Is there anything I can do to make the speedometer read true again?

[@mauricejohnson4472]

What size socket is that for the small sprocket nut?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Sorry this is an older video and I do not remember the socket size. - Van

[@rsokil538]

Do you have to change sprocket nuts or keep original?

[@joserubenvega]

I'm not sure if you have received any request on this but would it be possible for you to make a video on how to install the Oxford premium sport heated grips on the Yamaha R3. I would like to drive it pretty deep in the winter

[@sportbiketrackgear]

+joserubenvega We will look into that. - Van

[@brujohnkb24]

What is the stock front sprocket tooth count?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

14 tooth front and a 43 tooth rear. - Van

[@Serckep]

Good old quality KZbin video. No cheap "Liek n subzcrib" for bullshit quality, but rather the opposite: no "Like and subscribe" and top quality instead.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

We do these videos to help our customers get the parts installed on their bikes not to grow the subscriber count. Thank you for watching and the kind words! - Brian Van

[@Whowntswat85]

How much would this install cost?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I would call your local dealer and inquire as labor rates vary. IMO this is a project most riders can manage on their own or with the help of a friend who has done this previously. - Van

[@dirtymikendaboys]

anyone else have a problem even getting the nut to even budge??? any secret to how easy you made it look? I'm 6'3" 250lbs and do hard labor for a living, I broke my breaker bar trying to get the nut to move.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

+dirtymikendaboys What year is your bike? I have had some where I struggled a bit, never had the broken breaker bar though. Try a little lubrication and a stronger ratchet. - Van

[@dirtymikendaboys]

+Sportbike Track Gear 2015 R1 same as yours, I had to buy another breaker bar and put the 4' handle from my floor jack on there, but it came loose finally. I even lifted the stake points before hand. anyway, got her done ! thanks for all the good videos brother ! keep up the good work 👍👍👍

[@sportbiketrackgear]

+dirtymikendaboys Glad you got it handled! - Van

[@bhrbehavioralhealthracing30]

sell sell sell are you selling Snap on also? Get a good price on some good tools?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I have invested more time and money in helping riders get their projects done than any other retailer in our industry my man. If you think you can do it better get off the key board and get to work. - Van

[@rcgamers5536]

About to order a new sprocket/chain setup from STG for the 2017 R1. Can't decide between 15/43 or 15/44 (for street use) any suggestion ?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Pascal Piana going down 1 in the front and up 2 or 3 in the rear is a very aggressive change. I would not recommend going that extreme. I would go with a 15 in the front and a 41 in the rear. I have used this set up for a bit and it increases the drive quite a bit. - Brian Van

[@rcgamers5536]

Oh i see, Thanks for the info. So if i increase in the rear aswell while having -1 in the front it would wheelie too much ? 15/41 sounds good then

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Yes, way too much IMO. The R1 has plenty of drive stock and I would not want to see you do something you regret. - Brian Van

[@mryamaha2986]

Hi m8 were do i get the chain lineing tool r6 2014

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Motion Pro Chain Alignment Tool 08-0048 www.sportbiketrackgear.com/motion-pro-chain-alignment-tool-08-0048/ we keep these on the shelf ready to ship out. Awesome little tool from Motion Pro. - Van

[@abronkyle]

how did you like it?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

+Kyle Abron Heading to Daytona tomorrow, ready to ride for sure. - Van

[@abronkyle]

Sweet! Please let me know because I'm debating on going with 520 kit.

[@drew1759]

05:35 😏

[@sportbiketrackgear]

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