How to FZ6 Chain + Sprocket Replacement 

Found a 2006 fz6 for $1200 that I was able to knock down to $800 that looks like it needs a new chain along with some other tlc , this video definitely helps thanks man 🤝🏽

Thank you so, so, so much for these videos, they are life (and bank acc.) saving for me! after I swore never to bring my FZ6 back for maintenance to the main local garage that ripped me off in the beginning. Been learning to do it all myself. If you ever consider making a patreon or something for the content I would gladly pay to subscribe. cheers from Ireland - Ro

Thank you! Best wishes and greetings from Greece!

Great video. The only thing I would do different, is I wouldn't torque the front sprocket against the transmission like that. I'd have snugged it up, gotten the rear tire + sprocket installed, then the chain, and once the chain is on and at the proper slack, lower the rear tire on the ground and THEN torque the front sprocket to spec so the resistance is applied to the chain and tire instead of the transmission. But I also overthink things so who knows.

Hi Calvin just a couple of tips from an old timer. When removing the front sprocket nut leave the bike on the sidestand with rear wheel on the ground & chain still intact, foot on the rear brake allowing greater leverage. Had many a seized sprocket nut which would have been virtually impossible to remove without this method. One more point, the screw type rivets are designed not to be overtightened ( nut solid one end) & tighten rivets directly on rear sprocket with the chain faily tight this stops the chain from moving while wrenching. Really enjoying the videos 😁 Keep them coming!

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This video will help me a lot. HAve to work on the chain for sure. Itś ratteling, so it will need replacement. I only need to recalculate the torque specs to metrics. And see if the chain brand and type is available in the Netherlands

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Hi Calvin. Thanks for this video showing the procedure and technique to keep our FZ6s on roads!! One cuestion...Do you know the spare part number for the sprocket nut and washer? Can you show me a picture of it? I had an incident and I lost the sprocket nut and had to walk home for 2 miles.....Thanks in advance...

Ok, what if we turn the sprocket over to the unworn side? Theoretically this method improves sprockets live twice :)

So last weekend I started doing my chain job and when I got to the part of screwing back the rear sprocket, surprise... the torque of 100nm (from the service manual) ruined the thread on all 6 screws. now I need to replace the studs or the entire rear wheel hub... I have a 2006 fz6. So I am not so sure on that 72ft/lbs torque spec, as I read that I'm not the only one having this issue.

How do you know when you need a new chan and sprockets

Is it not possible to replace the chain without 'breaking' the links? Just have the chain hooked on the sprockets and install those while it is on it? Or do chains always come 'open' and you have to size then yourself?

The amount of grease You use on that chain is enought to lubricate 10 chains, all of this will fell of after You reach 120km/h because off g-force :P But overall good content and video.

Cal, love your videos man, its the FZ6 bible of maintenance! Keep em coming Any tips on how to winterize the FZ6 perhaps?

Great video...just for curiosity what degreaser did you use for the grime...thanks

Great video. I'm buying a tourgue wrench, any suggestions and I'm thinking a 1/2 inch size yes?

Another excellent demo, as always. Many thanks 👌

Hey Calvin! Love the content. Like many others, I recently bought a used fz6 and your videos have been incredibly helpful. I have been watching them at random and I love to see that you got the torque wrench out for this one! lol, any chance you need to replace your fuel filter soon? I think i need to, but i havent found video instructions that are anywhere near as thorough as yours.

I'm always learning so much new information when watching your content. thank you

Thanks for great videos. I've just purchased a Yamaha '07 FZ6-s myself. After seeing alot of your vids I've understood that I finally have a good reason to buy a torque wrench. Do you think I can suffice with buying only one wrench? Is there common torque span that should cover all/most of the maintenance jobs on a FZ6-s?

Cheers man, my front sprocket nut was threadlocked so we had to almost liquefy it before it started to come loose lol

I highly recommend RK chain tool - it had no issues with breaking out the pins from the chains without grinding off the head. It also has a "limiter" of the pin flare which makes sure that you are not going to "overflare" them, even if you do not measure with the calipers. When it comes to chains, avoid DID - their quality plummeted and multiple people (including me) complained of faulty xrings which started breaking apart for no reason (and no, I did not use any suspicious agents on the chain and I was religious about lubing it. My previous chain did not have this issue and was in much worse shape at the end of its life and my current one runs on scottoiler and is still strong after 20 ths km of life). Fortunately DID reviewed my complaint and returned me the money through the shop that I bought the chain from.

Very good quality videos, easy to understand. Brilliant!

Great video but aren't you better changing front sprocket three times to the life of chain and rear sprocket?

Good job

It seems (only) my front sprocket has been worn down, the rear and chain itself are in very good condition.. do i need to replace everything or can I just replace the front sprocket? also, what are you using to safely remove all the oil and sticky muc without potentially damaging seals/orings/rubbers/paint?

Would you get one that has 23,000 miles on it?

👍🏾Great video,thanks

Hey calvin, quick question about the 2 dots that need to be in line.. by in line u mean like 12 o'clock position? Thanks

Hazar!

Like the master link. New to me.

спасибо брат

100nm on the rear sprocket must be tottaly wrong in the manual! People have draw of the bult on rear sprocket hub 🤦‍♂️

Don't you have to rivet the master link? I do not see how the final plate of the master link is held in place other than the force you pressed it on the silver coloured rods. There is nothing to stop them slide off after movement over time?