FZ1 Sprocket Exchange: Part II – The Ride

If I had to sum up the difference between the 17 tooth and 15 tooth front sprocket it would be something like: Say goodbye to the mundane daily commuter and hello to the twitchy street fighter. I have since reverted back to the 17 tooth front sprocket but the 15 was fun while it lasted.…

FZ1 Sprocket Exchange: Part I – The Shop

I’ve been sitting on a new Renthal 15 tooth front sprocket for my 2006 Yamaha FZ1 for a while now. I had been a bit reluctant to do it and also a bit reluctant to purchase the necessary tools for the job. After the abrupt throttle roll, my biggest complaint about the 2006 FZ1 is…