3000psi and falling
Zone Head
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posted August 03, 2009 09:23 AM
Bad or worn chain?
I just noticed that there is a slight click or knock im feeling through my foot pegs, it matches the rolling speed of the bike. i suspect the chain. The sprockets look ok, but the chain seems to have a link that is getting stiff. I keep it well cleaned with kerosene, and use bel-ray chain lube. The factory chain and scrockets have 13000 miles on them. Should i go with oem again? Should i consider a slight gear change to get a bit more acceleration?
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08 ZX14, 2010 Persimmon Red bodywork.
Flies pulled, 16-42, BMC street, 8" extensions, drag shock, cut pan, Cycle Concepts Drag Pack and springs, muzzy m14 w/ oval can, lowered, Shinco usoft rear, pcv with autotune, leightweight Shori 18ah battery, throttle meister. 500lbs at bandimeres scales with half tank of juice.
  
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3000psi and falling
Zone Head
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posted August 03, 2009 09:47 AM
Should a get a steel or aluminum rear sprocket?
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08 ZX14, 2010 Persimmon Red bodywork.
Flies pulled, 16-42, BMC street, 8" extensions, drag shock, cut pan, Cycle Concepts Drag Pack and springs, muzzy m14 w/ oval can, lowered, Shinco usoft rear, pcv with autotune, leightweight Shori 18ah battery, throttle meister. 500lbs at bandimeres scales with half tank of juice.
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Sticks_n_Stones
Needs a job
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posted August 03, 2009 09:48 AM
chain is toast most likely. Lube it with WD40, and only WD40, and see if it goes away. Also check the sprockets to make sure there is no chipped or missing teeth. If sprockets are good and the chain is still clicking, time to replace the chain. Should have used WD40 instead of chain lube.... lol
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'06 zx14
Muzzy M10/M14
PCIII w/ Muzzy map
Flies out K&N in!
bits n pieces...
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kawasakijockey
Pro
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posted August 03, 2009 09:54 AM
 Edited By: kawasakijockey on 3 Aug 2009 17:54
I use the EK zvx2 chain. It is an xring chain. If you are going to be putting a helluva lot of road miles on the bike go with a steel sprocket. The alum. Vortex last a long time if you keep up with chain lube maintenance and the right adjustment.
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2007 ZX-14
1.38 60ft
9.03 @ 149mph
8.95 @153 small shot n2o
8.68 @160mph 5lbs boost
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3000psi and falling
Zone Head
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posted August 03, 2009 10:05 AM
Edited By: 3000psi and falling on 3 Aug 2009 18:06
Great thanks, i found a set on ebay for about 210 shipped. here it is One VORTEX High Strength Low Alloy Steel Front 530 Pitch sprocket. See below for more details.
One Rear 7075 Billet Aluminum Premium Quality VORTEX rear sprocket. See below for more details.
An EK 530ZVX Chain with120 Links. See below for more details.
And a vortex steel front*
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08 ZX14, 2010 Persimmon Red bodywork.
Flies pulled, 16-42, BMC street, 8" extensions, drag shock, cut pan, Cycle Concepts Drag Pack and springs, muzzy m14 w/ oval can, lowered, Shinco usoft rear, pcv with autotune, leightweight Shori 18ah battery, throttle meister. 500lbs at bandimeres scales with half tank of juice.
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LAB3
Needs a job
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posted August 03, 2009 10:13 AM
Edited By: LAB3 on 3 Aug 2009 18:13
quote:
I just noticed that there is a slight click or knock im feeling through my foot pegs, it matches the rolling speed of the bike. i suspect the chain. The sprockets look ok, but the chain seems to have a link that is getting stiff. I keep it well cleaned with kerosene, and use bel-ray chain lube. The factory chain and scrockets have 13000 miles on them. Should i go with oem again? Should i consider a slight gear change to get a bit more acceleration?
EKZZZ O ring chain new stock OEM 17 front and a steel 42 from Driven is Great
for a street ride and still have good top end. Up 1 tooth on the rear does not sound
like much but I have done 70MPH 6th gear roll on's with a friend 14 with stock gearing
and I weigh 40 pounds more than him and I walked away.And we both have the same bolt on's. After my stock chain stretched out I went to a 43 steel from Driven (black) perfect for riding in the Ozark Mountains and I still have good top end. When my stock chain is gone I will go back with EKZZZ O ring and and new 17/43 steel.
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