Drive Train/Sprocket Preferences?
03-08-2009, 08:41 AM
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Drive Train/Sprocket Preferences?
Time for some Spring cleaning now that time has changed.......went for a ride yesterday and adjusted my chain......it's now stretched to the limit....time for a new chain and sprockets, probably need to drop in new cush drive blocks too (seems to me they were pretty worn when I put my last rear tire on......should've done it then but too lazy)......
Anyway, I've always just run the stock sprocket size.......What are you running?........Just wanted to take an informal pole to see if there's a trend/preference for changing up the sprocket size.....
Likewise, is there a specific chain preference?
Anyway, I've always just run the stock sprocket size.......What are you running?........Just wanted to take an informal pole to see if there's a trend/preference for changing up the sprocket size.....
Likewise, is there a specific chain preference?
03-08-2009, 11:23 AM
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15 front 43 rear
haven't done it yet, but as soon as i can it will be done because i was looking at y chain today and i can see where a rivet is about to come.....bummer i was going to ride today..........it's south Ga here weather is perfect.
15 front 43 rear
haven't done it yet, but as soon as i can it will be done because i was looking at y chain today and i can see where a rivet is about to come.....bummer i was going to ride today..........it's south Ga here weather is perfect.
03-08-2009, 01:30 PM
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good input so far.....keep it coming.....
Consensus (so far) seems to be to opt for more zip (drop a tooth up front) and less top end (add a tooth or teeth in the rear).......makes sense.......I dont need to go over 100mph anymore (my track days are behind me)......and the front end will feel even lighter with one tooth less up front......not sure why I haven't screwed around with sprocket sizes before now (~39K miles on the bike!).....I change'em up all the time on my dirt bikes....
Has anyone used aftermarket cush drive blocks in their hubs? (Not sure if there even is such a thing but thought I'd ask.....)
03-08-2009, 01:37 PM
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I have a set of sprockets from sidewinder. The trimetal rear with the steel front. I wouldn't get the trimetal again, but the full titanium rear will give excellent life. I did not like their chain at all, so substitute with whatever. I have gone through two chains with that set of sprocket and it doesn't seem to wear very much.
03-08-2009, 03:38 PM
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Agreed - I always use steel, even on my dirtbikes.....aluminum rear sprockets wear out too fast.....
Consensus (so far) seems to be to opt for more zip (drop a tooth up front) and less top end (add a tooth or teeth in the rear).......makes sense.......I dont need to go over 100mph anymore (my track days are behind me)......and the front end will feel even lighter with one tooth less up front......not sure why I haven't screwed around with sprocket sizes before now (~39K miles on the bike!).....I change'em up all the time on my dirt bikes....
Has anyone used aftermarket cush drive blocks in their hubs? (Not sure if there even is such a thing but thought I'd ask.....)
Consensus (so far) seems to be to opt for more zip (drop a tooth up front) and less top end (add a tooth or teeth in the rear).......makes sense.......I dont need to go over 100mph anymore (my track days are behind me)......and the front end will feel even lighter with one tooth less up front......not sure why I haven't screwed around with sprocket sizes before now (~39K miles on the bike!).....I change'em up all the time on my dirt bikes....
Has anyone used aftermarket cush drive blocks in their hubs? (Not sure if there even is such a thing but thought I'd ask.....)
03-08-2009, 04:50 PM
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I Just moved into the "Replace Chain" indicator on mine also . I am pretty happy with the stock gearing for what I am using my bike for. I have been doing more touring than sporting lately . LOL . I came across this on Ebay ...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...3AIT&viewitem= I know you get what you pay for , But has anyone purchased this set up from this guy ???
03-08-2009, 09:19 PM
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