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11-03-2018, 06:53 PM | #16 |
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While your about it, check the chain alignment.
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11-03-2018, 06:59 PM | #17 |
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AEM do a system this one with magnesium carrier and titanium cush bolts
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11-03-2018, 07:31 PM | #18 |
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AEM? Thanks -I will google them & ask for Max.
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11-03-2018, 07:43 PM | #19 |
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Its Max Desmo Performance Products / Ray Petty Meccanica in London. He is the UK agent for AEM
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11-03-2018, 07:58 PM | #20 |
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OK now I get it! Thanks again Capo.
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11-03-2018, 08:07 PM | #21 |
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Jez. The 900ie sprocket for 2000 is unique. It went back to standard a little later on but the change over time is not easy to pin down. It's all down to the position of the sprocket retainer groove in the shaft. I could measure the position on mine if you wish.
You can buy the specific sprocket if you look around hard enough, but you can also use a standard one with a spacer. The standard one has a 10mm high boss on one side. The 2000 900ie one has a 5mm boss both sides. To use a standard one, place the 10mm boss towards the engine and make a 5mm spacer to go between the sprocket and retainer plate. Use 5mm longer screws too. The chain you need is DID VX-2. This is the lighter DID chain. I checked this when I fitted my last one, with DID themselves in Japan, after I doubted the blurb which states that, that chain is suitable for machines up to 750. DID confirmed that VX-2 was the right chain for my 900ie. The previous chain was MUCH heavier and was the source of vibration and harshness. I can recommend z15 front and z39 rear with a 98 link chain. The fancy sprocket and carrier Capo pictured is for Single siders and no good on your forked swinging arm. just get a good ol' renthal.
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11-03-2018, 08:26 PM | #22 | |
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Currently the rear sprocket is a 43. What would be the benefits of changing to a 39?
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11-03-2018, 09:26 PM | #23 |
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You will probably need a standard front sprocket for a 2002 model, the quirky one was just 2000. (and a few early 2001)
I think it was derived from a Paso, but not sure on that? If you're happy with the gearing, leave it be. A 39 tooth sprocket will be higher gearing than you're used to. It makes 6th a real overdrive gear, you won't be in 5th or 6th in the twisties. 20mph is as low as is comfortable without clutch slipping, so if you do a lot of town work, stick to the lower gearing. I do get nearly 70mpg though, without riding like a poof.
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11-03-2018, 09:47 PM | #24 | |
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70mpg sounds like a fair bit better than mine, but for the most part the bike doesn't really go that far, that often so whats a bit of petrol. LOL. Demon Tweeks have the full range of DID chains in stock but their page doesn't give the "VX-2" code on any of the three. A quick 'phone call should resolve that. I don't like the sound (or feel) of vibration or harshness. https://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motor...ns?f=brand:did, As for your riding like a poof - if you even slightly resemble your pic you can ride however you like and I won't say a word! LOL.
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11-03-2018, 10:09 PM | #25 |
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https://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motor...ain-gold-black
Select 520 VX2 GB Not sure what GB means, could be Gold/Black links? Who says I ride like a poof??
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11-03-2018, 10:58 PM | #26 | |
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