Sprocket change?
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Sprocket change?
Has anyone changed the stock sprocket to the larger one (with more teeth) and was it actually worth it?
I've been told that the gas mileage improves, the RPM in 6th are lower and there wasn't much, if any, loss of power. I think i remember someone mentioning that, due to the larger sprocket, a new (longer) chain may be needed as well?
What's your experience and how is it influenced your ride?
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(I've searched the 1000F forums, and couldnt' find anything relating to this question)
I've been told that the gas mileage improves, the RPM in 6th are lower and there wasn't much, if any, loss of power. I think i remember someone mentioning that, due to the larger sprocket, a new (longer) chain may be needed as well?
What's your experience and how is it influenced your ride?
F.
(I've searched the 1000F forums, and couldnt' find anything relating to this question)
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Paco's correct , but as you're new -
A bigger sprocket at the rear will raise your revs, accellerate quicker, lower top end, but LESS MPG. You can go to a 45 rear with a standard chain, so I'm told. Front sprocket with less teeth, ie 16 teeth not 17 (standard) will have the same effect.Better to increase rear than decrease front due to the smaller diameter on the front sometimes causing chain wear problems, and removing front can be a beeyatch !
Hope it's clear......
A bigger sprocket at the rear will raise your revs, accellerate quicker, lower top end, but LESS MPG. You can go to a 45 rear with a standard chain, so I'm told. Front sprocket with less teeth, ie 16 teeth not 17 (standard) will have the same effect.Better to increase rear than decrease front due to the smaller diameter on the front sometimes causing chain wear problems, and removing front can be a beeyatch !
Hope it's clear......
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Has anyone changed the stock sprocket to the larger one (with more teeth) and was it actually worth it?
I've been told that the gas mileage improves, the RPM in 6th are lower and there wasn't much, if any, loss of power. I think i remember someone mentioning that, due to the larger sprocket, a new (longer) chain may be needed as well?
What's your experience and how is it influenced your ride?
F.
(I've searched the 1000F forums, and couldnt' find anything relating to this question)
I've been told that the gas mileage improves, the RPM in 6th are lower and there wasn't much, if any, loss of power. I think i remember someone mentioning that, due to the larger sprocket, a new (longer) chain may be needed as well?
What's your experience and how is it influenced your ride?
F.
(I've searched the 1000F forums, and couldnt' find anything relating to this question)
Your post is a little confusing as far as how you describe the effects..
I think i remember someone mentioning that, due to the larger sprocket, a new (longer) chain may be needed as well?
Everything Pete said is correct ..
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I've been told that the gas mileage improves, the RPM in 6th are lower and there wasn't much, if any, loss of power
but anyway ,to get those effects you mentioned...
forget the bigger rear sprocket ...
and forget the smaller front sprocket..
both those will make her snappier but will not lower revs nor reduce fuel consumption..
Smaller rear will... or bigger front will , give you the effect you asked about..
pros and cons ..
A smaller rear will possibly be easier to fit and IF? you chain is not dead(stretched to death) you will be able to get the adjustment you need top pull the wheel back..
Larger front ? hmm..can be an issue with chain/ cover clearances and I think harder to fit ?
(spose it depends on how fast you are with spanners )
all as clear as mud now
Last edited by CBRclassic; Mar 25, 2009 at 01:16 AM.
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Thanks for the clarifications. After re-reading my post, it was indeed a bit confusing. Bottom line will probably be that I'm not going to experiment with something that may not even be needed and just leave her stock.
She rides great enough as it is, every single yard is actually truly enjoyable
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Personaly, I wouldn't worry about chaning the gearing to get an MPG improvment. By changing one or two teeth on the rear, you'd change the RPM's by what a couple hundred at the most. If you went to far, you'd be lugging the motor....actually hurting your MPG numbers.
FWIW: I went to a 16 in the front (stock was 17), and noticed no change in my fuel range. Yes I realize the speedo/odometer is off, I'm saying the actuall distance hasn't changed. I'm actually thinking of going two teeth bigger in the rear when I replace the chain/sprockets again.
FWIW: I went to a 16 in the front (stock was 17), and noticed no change in my fuel range. Yes I realize the speedo/odometer is off, I'm saying the actuall distance hasn't changed. I'm actually thinking of going two teeth bigger in the rear when I replace the chain/sprockets again.
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