Erik S.

Ours is the same as? 929 correct?

Finally gonna go 2 down in the front. I'd prefer Vortex or Sunstar, but Parts411.com doesn't list those choices for our bike.

TIA

superhawk22

Vortex makes them I have one on my bike, can't remember the # if you can wait until tomorrow I can get it for you.

Erik S.

I think I found it on yet another site. I'm in no hurry, if you can grab the number.

superhawk22

No problem I'll check the vortex book for you tomorrow then.

Tweety

Actually the front sprocket is the same on the CBR1000RR and the Superhawk...

REDVTR1000

2 down in the front! wow.

johndb

-2 in front is not usually recommended, as it really makes the chain wrap around a much tighter radius. Using this gear short term to figure out a gear ratio might be OK, but I would think about later going back to a larger countersprocket with a MUCH larger rear sprocket (a better bet for drivetrain longevity) Wheelie City, baby!

finepooch

-1 was a bit change for my hawk. -2, wow!!!

Firestorm996

never heared someone running a 14 front, this might cause the chain running very tight and possibly destroying the rubber guard on the swingarm, but not 100% sure as noone i know has tried that yet.....

Erik S.

That was a typo! Down 1 in the front.

Is there a strength difference between steel and Chromoly steel? Found a Chromoly steel for $21.95

superhawk22

Sorry never got on the computer yesterday, the vortex part # is 3523-15 and is the same front sprocket for the 1000rr, rc51, 929/954, 919 and the 90-97 vfr750. Hope that helps you out.

j_frank

95 900rr runs same front and rear for stock gearing as well

Erik S.

I bought one. $22 plus shipping.

Put it on Friday. All I can say is "WOW". The bike pulls HARD all the way to red. On the interstate, I thought it was very comfortable around 80, pulls hard since your right around 5000 RPM.

Very happy. Now I understand why everyone who has made this change raves about it.

Kelevra

Nice!
I dropped a toof on my former Gix 750, wow, what a difference down low, and midrange...!

evil3gamer

does this mod affect the gas/mileage any?

Erik S.

Evil, it's hard to tell, since it changes the speedo/Odo.

Gas mileage, obviously, always depends on the wrist.

If I ride nice, and keep my wrist up, it's better, if I ride like I should on the Hawk with the wrist down, it's not so nice.

I can't give you a definitive answer on this.

superhawk22

It will effect it some because it will put you in a higher RPM when cruising around but it is very minimal.

Fozzy Bear

I went to a 15 on the front and found my range dropped by about 15%. I think its from 2 factors. The carbies are running more on the main jets than before, and I found that due to the better acceleration, I twist the throttle more than I would normally.

If you go for a highway ride but don't use 6th gear, this is pretty much what your bike will feel like with a smaller front sprocket.

evil3gamer

hey fozzy thanks for the great analogy! Im thinking pretty seriously about making that change to the front sprocket. Is a noticeable enough of a change to just go down one toothe in the front or should i work with the back too?

plus on a side note. somebody please tell met the difference between a firestorm and my SH! cus im getting jelous of that beasty named copy off! actually im just feeling a little ignorant and im pretty sure that there is a really simple answer to my question.

holmin

Evil, the Superhawk and Firestorm are the same bike, but in Europe its called Firestorm

Fozzy Bear

Bit of a personal preference. Some people have 15/43 and love it. I'm not going to touch the rear as I do too many highway miles and the bike would be revving too high.

Another thing I noticed is that rear tyre wear increases due to the harder acceleration.
(and they are called firestorms in Oz too)

evil3gamer

wow..i kinda feel like a jackass now....owell gotta learn somehow right?