I was wondering if anyone knew how to correct the speedo after changing the sprockets. It is way off. Thanks

 

How manyteeth were on the sprockets you fittedto put the speedo so far out ? ive never heard of a way to adjust a speedo mine out by a bit but not that much ..

 

Speedo normally reads about 10% over. If you change front sprocket to 16 teeth, add another 7%, and 3 teeth on the rear, another 7% (give or take a bit) so if you run, say, 16F/45 rear you'll be about 24% over on the speedo.
To my knowledge, recalibrating the speedo isn't a quick fix, is costly, and requires professional help.......

 

Thanks for the help. I am actually running a 16/46. Thought I would try it out. So far I love it. I can really feel the torque. The only thing is a traction issue. Doesn't want to lift the front wheel just wants to spin the rear.

 

If you really HAVE to lift the front wheel, go to 15T front -
1KF's are nose heavy, and hard to lift.......can be done but not good for the gearbox, chain etc
Fuel bill will be NASTY...prob. around 25 % more than before......

 

Odd. I just changed my sprocketsthe old front was 15 instead of the stock 17, rear was 45 instead of the stock 42. Speedo still reads the same: 5000 rpm equals 80 mph. Isn't the speedo driven off the front wheel? If so, changing sprockets shouldn't change the speedo reading.

Craig

 

What year is your bike ? 89 on run speedo from the front sprocket.......

 

speedo from the front sprocket

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Im one tooth down on the front. Used a GPS and here are the numbers ON WHAT I REMEMBER:

Reading(MPH) Actual
35 30
65 55

 

I think I may have worded that wrong. It is a good thing that it is not lifting the front. I meant it is now just an issue with traction. I am not looking to make a wheelie machine out of this heavy girl, just some more low end torque. It is definitely there now. As for the speedo. Thanks for the help. I will deal with it