Hey guys iv asked a similar question to this before but would like to know if I was to change the front sprocket and drop a tooth would that give me a alot better acceleration I understand that I'll drop top end speed.

I was going to do the -1. Front and + 2 rear but I think that might be to drastic espically if am doing some long rides so to compensat thought that just dropping one at the front and even maybe just go up one on the rear not really sure,
I want some effect but I dont want if redlining at 100mph
On the others and iv heard off a few motorbike dudes that with just changing the front and dropping one they have bent the drive arm or something like that not sure how that can happen bikes a 99 fx model.
Any input would be great.

 

Honda changed sprocket size from the F4 to the F4i from 16/45 to 16/46. Just some FYI.

I run stock 16/45 sizes on steel sprockets & find it very suitable for daily commuting, twisty rides, & track. Its a good all around combination on the F4.

The -1/+2 is really the most popular option for quicker acceleration. But as you mention, top end will suffer. So what matters to you most...quicker acceleration or top end?

As I've said b/f, good clutch & throttle control for an experienced sport bike rider will compensate some for that gearing dif. ;-)

 

play around with this site and you can get all your answers

www.gearingcommander.com

 

Thanks for the response I took what you said in the last thread put up into consideration, that's why I was thing of stock rear and dropping front by one or the combo of -1f +1 rear do you have any experience with that combo. I like the top end speed of the bike but I would like to drop it a little and move some to acceleration.
My model is the fx not the f4i my rear is 45

 

Cheers jeff I have had a quick glance at that site I just looked at the numbers and got confused think I need to have a better look at it. Does the site show you the rev ranges.

 

I was posting the F4 to F4i sprocket change just for reference of how the platform evolved from the F4 model to the F4i model.

Yes, I do have experience w/ multiple sprocket combos. That's why I recommended stock sizes for all around riding. Just dropping one tooth really isn't going to do all that much for you to notice significant change. So, if you really *are* interested in that acceleration change, which it sounds like you are, do the -1/+2 combo.

Re: Top end... If you are just doing normal street riding, you're not really going to notice the limitation(s) to the top end. Rarely is the speed limit going to be over 100 mph. ;-)

 

That some good info that's me sorted I shall try the -1 +2 combo I can always change it.

 

Sure. Changing out sprockets is easy. Give it a shot & see if it suits your riding needs.

 

If you do change to -1/+2 or anything other than oem...
Keep in mind that your speedo will be off. To have an accurate reading, you'll need a speedo healer.