chautauquatech

Hey!

Wondering if anyone could help me out. I just a new Vortex Racing Front Sprocket 530 - 16T and a Vortex Racing Rear Sprocket 40T.

Bike Info: 2003 Superhawk 996, VTR100F

1) Wondering how is the setup?

2) How many chain lengths do I need?

3) Anything else I should be aware of?

And my chain is a D.I.D. 530V Professional O-Ring Chain

Thanks!

Matt

mikstr

It'll be geared taller than stock (OEM being 16/41), most people gear down as the general consensus is that the VTR was overgeared to pass noise and emissions testing. In terms of the rest, stock chain length will do.

chautauquatech

Thanks!

What do you think would be the best setup for next time when i have to change my sprocket?

mikstr

Depends on who you ask, folks here are running everything from stock to 15/41, 15/42, 15/43, 16/43, 16/44.... it all depends on what you are seeking and how you ride your bike

Derbig Mooser

Trade that 40 tooth in and get a 43. Keep the 16 front. Easier to get off the line, quicker, but doesn't eat into gas mileage. Also drives freeways nicer at legal speeds.
In general, although some people gear way, way down, I can't think of any reason to gear up.

Hammer7205

If you're a wheelie fanatic and like to come out of the hole hard go 15/43. It really made my Hawk a blast to ride...

Derbig Mooser

Does that 15/43 eat into the top speed or milieage? I bet it does quicken the pick-up!

But you agree, there's really no reason to gear a Hawk UP?

Seems that 16/40 would have you shuddering at freeway speeds, and I don't think there much gas to be saved with longer gearing, more wear on clutch, too.

Derbig Mooser

Another question I've got is, can I go all the way to an x-ring 520 chain? From what I can read, a 520 works on a street bike, and saves some weight, and costs a few bucks less. Also lower energy loss in 520?

Derbig Mooser

When you get a chain from the store, it'll be more than long enough. Grinding off the rivets to eliminate the un-needed links (after you simply loop it round the sprockets and see what you need) is surprisingly easy. You will need a "chain tool" to properly press on the sideplates and "crush" or spread the rivets to make the new endless chain.

Pro-motion makes a reasonable chain kit, with complete instructions for about $70.00