Z900 2018 Rear Sprocket 44T 520 pitch

[vermine18]

Would've been an option but unfortunately since the recent changes there is now a pretty hefty import tax on products from the UK as well. On a side note I recently bought a go pro mount for a specific helmet from the US at about €20 and the import taxes were €26 

[Cazzy_R]

Originally Posted by vermine18

Would've been an option but unfortunately since the recent changes there is now a pretty hefty import tax on products from the UK as well. On a side note I recently bought a go pro mount for a specific helmet from the US at about €20 and the import taxes were €26 

  Sorry mate blame Brexit. Obviously NOT helping UK vendors do business across the channel.
 A UK supplier should not charge you VAT so that's a 20% discount for starters but you'll be charged VAT at your end and probably and probably courier and import costs too. 
  I used to buy quite a lot of clothing and accessories from the EU but it's just too much like hard work since the "B" word.

[3alfa3]

Originally Posted by Cazzy_R

  Sorry mate blame Brexit. Obviously NOT helping UK vendors do business across the channel.
 A UK supplier should not charge you VAT so that's a 20% discount for starters but you'll be charged VAT at your end and probably and probably courier and import costs too. 
  I used to buy quite a lot of clothing and accessories from the EU but it's just too much like hard work since the "B" word.

Just before Brexit, ordered 10 OEM oil filters and 3x EBC front brake pads for Z900 from Sporbikeshop.UK. 

[Cazzy_R]

Originally Posted by 3alfa3

Just before Brexit, ordered 10 OEM oil filters and 3x EBC front brake pads for Z900 from Sporbikeshop.UK. 

 Wise move. 
 Have you purchased anything from the UK since Brexit?

[3alfa3]

Originally Posted by Cazzy_R

Have you purchased anything from the UK since Brexit?

No 

[Cazzy_R]

 

Originally Posted by 3alfa3

No 

 I'm not surprised. 

[3alfa3]

Originally Posted by Cazzy_R

 I'm not surprised. 

Its not just the matter of price (sometimes difference is negligible even with all additional costs), but, customs, "paperwork", time spent on "fighting" bureaucracy is too much for me

[Cazzy_R]

Originally Posted by 3alfa3

Its not just the matter of price (sometimes difference is negligible even with all additional costs), but, customs, "paperwork", time spent on "fighting" bureaucracy is too much for me

 Exactly. 

[kevperro]

For the sake of people looking at 520 conversions.   

Front Sprocket:  Vortex 15T  - Weight advantage over OEM sprocket: 1.93 ounces - 55g - $33.00
https://sprocketcenter.com/i-30497810-vortex-3270-520-pitch-chromoly-steel-front-sprocket.html

Rear Sprocket: Sunstar 41T- Weight advantage over OEM sprocket:  19.1 ounces - 541g - $65.00
https://www.motosport.com/Sunstar-Aluminum-Rear-Sprocket?variant=SUT000S-X001-Y111
 
Chain:  RK GXW Series - 112 Links rather than 114 stock:    Weight advantage over OEM:  3.0 ounces - 85g - $101.00
https://sprocketcenter.com/i-30497760-rk-chain-520-gxw-series-heavy-duty-xring-chain-choose-color-choose-length.html

Sprocket Nuts: Aluminum with stainless inserts:  Weight advantage over OEM: 1.2 ounces - 34g - $18
https://www.motosport.com/Yana-Shiki-Sprocket-Nuts?variant=YAS005Y-X006-Y001

And here is why I choose this combination in Gear Commander.   It is basically the same gear ratio as going with the common 16T front sprocket change that has been so popular.    The front sprocket tends to show the most wear.   My steel OEM stock sprocket has almost no wear after 8600 miles so I chose to chase weight savings with the 520 conversion, and the vast majority of the weight savings come from the rear sprocket.    The smaller 41T rear is less weight than a 44T, and if it matters (not sure how significant this is) the sprockets see the same link the minimum amount of time.   This is optimal for wear since you have different links hitting different teeth on every rotation.   

Total Weight Loss:   25.23 ounces - 715g
Total Cost:  $217

[Cazzy_R]

Originally Posted by kevperro

For the sake of people looking at 520 conversions.   

Front Sprocket:  Vortex 15T  - Weight advantage over OEM sprocket: 1.93 ounces - 55g - $33.00
https://sprocketcenter.com/i-30497810-vortex-3270-520-pitch-chromoly-steel-front-sprocket.html

Rear Sprocket: Sunstar 41T- Weight advantage over OEM sprocket:  19.1 ounces - 541g - $65.00
https://www.motosport.com/Sunstar-Aluminum-Rear-Sprocket?variant=SUT000S-X001-Y111
 
Chain:  RK GXW Series - 112 Links rather than 114 stock:    Weight advantage over OEM:  3.0 ounces - 85g - $101.00
https://sprocketcenter.com/i-30497760-rk-chain-520-gxw-series-heavy-duty-xring-chain-choose-color-choose-length.html

Sprocket Nuts: Aluminum with stainless inserts:  Weight advantage over OEM: 1.2 ounces - 34g - $18
https://www.motosport.com/Yana-Shiki-Sprocket-Nuts?variant=YAS005Y-X006-Y001

And here is why I choose this combination in Gear Commander.   It is basically the same gear ratio as going with the common 16T front sprocket change that has been so popular.    The front sprocket tends to show the most wear.   My steel OEM stock sprocket has almost no wear after 8600 miles so I chose to chase weight savings with the 520 conversion, and the vast majority of the weight savings come from the rear sprocket.    The smaller 41T rear is less weight than a 44T, and if it matters (not sure how significant this is) the sprockets see the same link the minimum amount of time.   This is optimal for wear since you have different links hitting different teeth on every rotation.   

Total Weight Loss:   25.23 ounces - 715g
Total Cost:  $217

 Good work.