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Old 29 Apr 2015
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chain n sprockets in the US

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In Vancouver at the mo trying to get a chain and sprockets for our 2003 600e (4pt). Plenty of companies with shed loads of stuff but they don't recognise the year or 4pt. q
Question. Does anyone know of a US/ Canada code that we can use for the standard sprockets set (15/45t) ? lf anyone can help in pointing us in the right direction that would be great.
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They are the same sprockets here in Europe from 1990 and up, I cant recall if chain length varies, but you need 106 links.

The xtz660 even shares the same sprockets.

How about ebay?
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I don't know about Canada, but American Yamaha stopped importing the XT600 in 1995. The question is ... will sprockets from '95 work on your 2003?

Unless substantial change has been made to the XT since '95, then I'd guess a '95 (or earlier) sprockets would work. Try the ON LINE dealers, find best deal. There are dozens of Yamaha dealers nationwide. (remember, Yamaha dealers in ALL 50 states ... probably about 1200 dealers total but not all on line)

The other problem is MOST Japanese OEM's support a model for 20 years ... so you're right on the edge. But there still may be stocks available somewhere. Dunno?

Also, if you scour the after market parts world, you may find non OEM sprockets to work as well.

Try JT, they are pretty good. (Beware no name Chinese sprockets)
Also good: Renthal, Sunstar, PBI. But OEM are best, with JT right behind.

Any chain of the correct pitch (520 I assume?) will work fine ... but If I were you I'd spend some $money$ and get a high quality chain, like a DID 520, X ring. This available nearly anywhere.
DID 520VX2 X-Ring Chain - Motorcycle Superstore

Count links in your chain or check owners manual, buy a chain of equal length or longer, then cut to length, which is Child's play with correct tool. Use a Rivet Link if your serious about your chain staying on.

2 minute search found this:
1995 Yamaha XT600 XT600EG Sprockets - BikeBandit.com

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I get all my chains and sprockets from amazon, low prices for good brands and quick free shipping with prime.
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Here is a thread worth reading with regard to front sprocket thickness

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...-chain-43879-3

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Sprocket part number for 2003 XT600E 4PT

Thanks for all of the replies on this, it was a stressful morning as we really didn't want to bring in parts from the UK. Or get the wrong part. But thanks, yes,it definitely looks as though the front sprocket for the 2003 is the same as the 1995 sprocket, ie JCF 577.

JC Sprockets helped, they have a vrry helpful online catalogue at:
JT Sprockets: Catalogue

It is a pretty useful resource as it has a good search function (by bike or part numbrr), gives diagrams with measurements and lists any other bike models that share the part.

Anyway we won't know for sure until early next week but if i've overlooked anything I will update here for future reference.

Its probably also worth mentioning that, here in Vancouver, Bayside Performance Inc are a great source of parts. The rear sprocket was in stock and the guy (Patrick) was clearly very knowledgeable about which bikes share parts, knew what part we were loking for and was trying every possible source he could think of to locate the front sprocket (ithe 1995 XT600 wasn't marketed in Canada just the USA). Anyway he was extremely helpful and I will try them first next time.

Thanks again for the help,
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The original front sprocket on my 2001 XT600E 4PT is 15.6mm wide (although the spline is only 10mm wide, so doesn't go the full width of the sprocket).
Based on it's width, it cross-references to the JTF577, which fits correctly.
It seems the JT catalogue still has the incorrect listing of JTF1577 for the 1999-2003 XT600E 4PT.

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Its probably also worth mentioning that, here in Vancouver, Bayside Performance Inc are a great source of parts. The rear sprocket was in stock and the guy (Patrick) was clearly very knowledgeable about which bikes share parts, knew what part we were loking for and was trying every possible source he could think of to locate the front sprocket (ithe 1995 XT600 wasn't marketed in Canada just the USA). Anyway he was extremely helpful and I will try them first next time.

Thanks again for the help,
Mojos
wow! Good news! You're really lucky to find a guy that knows your bike, lucky you found an OEM rear sprocket! Fronts are easier to find, rears can be tough. If you plan a long ride ... don't cheap out on the Chain.
DID X ring is a MUST HAVE. Also, carry at least TWO spare front sprockets and replace fronts every 8K miles or so ... this will extend your chain life by nearly double. The front wears first and then proceeds to eat up your chain and rear sprocket. A fresh front really keeps things in better shape for more miles.

Good luck Mojo!

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DR650 62K miles (22K plus on X ring chains)
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