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Old 03-08-2006, 7:47 PM
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Hi all,

Great site, so i thought i would join.
I have just brought my 03 954, traded in a 06 Kwaka 636 for it....

The bike shop thought i was nuts but i wanted to go back to a good old reliable Honda.

I need to get a new chain for it, any suggestions?
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Old 03-08-2006, 8:40 PM
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Did the Kwak have problems with it?
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Old 03-08-2006, 8:48 PM
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Yeah it did,

It had great power for a 600, good brakes, great handling etc...

But it started to develop a really bad engine vibration at about 3000-5000 rpm (it only had 2000km by this stage). They dealer told me they would look at it and repair it if they found something wrong. I wasn't happy with that, it was a new bike!
I did well over 10000km on my old F4i and never had a single problem. So i swapped it for a 954 with 4000km and i haven't looked back.
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Old 03-08-2006, 9:01 PM
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Mmmm, I wonder.....
 
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Welcome to the site

Great bike choice!!
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Old 03-08-2006, 9:17 PM
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Okay, here is one chance. RUN! Dude, just don't look back. Head for Ayer's Rock and just camp there.



I did the DID 520 conversion. Be sure to swap out your sprockets as well. Sure there are good places down under but here is who I do business with..

http://www.kneedraggers.com/list/1.4
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Old 03-08-2006, 9:21 PM
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Please explain the 520 conversion, what are the benefits?
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Old 03-08-2006, 9:24 PM
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Agreed, good choice on dumping the Kawasukme. Welcome. Newer to the site as well. Lots of good info on here.
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Old 03-08-2006, 10:04 PM
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Please explain the 520 conversion, what are the benefits?
Drop rotating mass thus lighter and easier to turn.
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Old 03-08-2006, 10:13 PM
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Drop rotating mass thus lighter and easier to turn.
Narrower chain, less mass, you can also use this time to change your sprocket ratios. Think I went with a 44 in the rear and +1 up front. Can't remember.

Here is the kit I went with but for an, AHEM! R-1....

http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/RK_Quick_Acceleration_Chain_Kit_Yamaha_R6_Silver_C hain--14-RK-RK4067998R.html
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Welcome! I like DID chains ERV2, I think is one of the good ones.
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Welcome to the .org!!!
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Old 03-08-2006, 10:57 PM
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to the .org good choice going back to Honda
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