Installation of Chain and Sprocket Set
Installation and Maintenance Brief
• In this document you will learn how to install and maintain your new Sum Of All Parts chain and sprockets.
• You will also learn how to maximize the value of your new performance product
• And finally- you will learn how to maintain a chain and sprocket set properly for maximum return on your investment.
Overview
There are many pieces to a drivetrain system- and it is only as strong as it’s weakest link so all are important.
Below are some of the components and Vocabulary
• CHAIN- the chain is the primary component in a late model sportbike drivetrain. The chain is normally made of high strength steel with tensile strength ranging from 2000 pounds to over 15,000 pounds. The Chain consists of Side Plates, inner plates, X-rings and links
• Rear Sprocket- performance sprockets are made of 7075 Billet Aluminum and come in a range of sizes specific for your bike. It is the larger of the two sprockets.
• Front Sprocket- made of High Strength, Low Alloy Steel and normally ranging from 13 to 18 teeth in size. Normally GOLD or BLACK in color. The front sprocket is usually attached to the engine and attached with a 32mm nut.
• Links- all chains come with either a rivet, clip or screw-type link.
• Tools- you will need common metric hand tools to install a chain and sprocket set.
• Specialty tools- some Chain and sprocket sets require specialty tools, especially those requiring a rivet style link.
• Chain lube- lubricates the links of the chain, all chains (even the quality X-ring chains we sell) require frequent chain lube to last the 20,000+ miles they are capable of.
• Final Drive Ratio- the final drive ratio is complex but essentially it means that for every ONE revolution of the REAR sprocket, the front sprocket must revolve X.XX times. The HIGHER the X.XX number, the lower the gearing and the faster the bike will accelerate (up to a point) Most modern sportbikes have a FDR between 2.5 and 3.5
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