so, i just scored a great deal on a new DID chain and both front and rear sprockets, also new, for 50 bucks.

530 roller chain, 17 tooth counter sprocket, and 43 tooth rear sprocket. i believe stock is a 42 tooth sprocket...am i correct that the only negligent effect this will have is a slightly increased top end speed and a slightly pessimistic speedometer? thanks guys

 

That gearing will decrease your top speed slightly and put on miles just a tad quicker. I run 17/44 and like it a lot.
Bigger rear or smaller front will lead to quicker acceleration, but lower top speed. HOWEVER, if you top out quicker... sometimes it's like increasing your top speed.... lol.
By the way, if that chain is a standard roller chain.... I likely wouldn't use it. You really want to go with a sealed o-ring chain (x-ring is even better). Using a standard roller will require really good maintenance and still won't last as long as a sealed chain. A lot more cleaning/lubing/adjusting, etc.
However, $50 is pretty cheap just for a new set of sprockets.

 

ah ok, thanks trout :P

yeah i figure its at least a good start. as of right now, my current chain has more rust than actual steel i think so if nothing else, its something cheap to get me started, but without sacrificing build quality.

that reminds me...guy at the bike shop told me that when you replace your chain you have to replace your sprockets as well, so that it wears normally....can someone verify the validity of this?

 

Thats correct, if you just replace the sprockets they will wear quickly to mate with the old chain. Same effect if you change just the chain.

 

Saw that one out there , still a good deal for the sprockets like the Guys are saying,
the chain on the other hand has a limited life expectancy being a standard chain as
oppose to a sealed oring chain like Trout said.

Changing sprockets with chains is always a good idea especially with the front
sprockets sometimes you can put a rear through two chains depending on how
hard the bike has been ridden and the chain maintained.

 

Ok, you chain/sprocket experts. Can you get me up to speed on this topic by telling me: What is the original spec on the 1000F? And what kind of chain does it come with from the factory?

 

530 sealed oring chain with 17 / 42 stock f/r

114 links for the chain with stock sprock's

16 / 44 is great fun

18 /42 stops your speedo telling ya lies.... almost

 

i am running a 17/44 and can vouch that its a good setup. it runs at ~5k rpm on the highway when im cruising with traffic (~70mph).

 

Thanks Sprock,

So it comes with a good chain? Good.

When you go to 16/44, does the change length change?

And you're saying, that the stock set-up causes the speedo to read higher than reality?

 

yes stock you are not going as fast as you are being told

16/44 might add a link or two depending what your plans are

I run 117 links cuz at different times I move the axle all the
way back or forward depending on what sprockets I'm using !

Most 530 oring chains from DID, EK , RK etc come with 120 links
so you get to decide how you want things to be .....TIP :

dry mount and try different sprockets before making the final
cut ......... if anything leave long .... you can always shorten a
long chain but not the other way around !

as for the chain tension/wear sticker ....... that gets a shot of
WD40 and peeled off because it becomes irrelevant