Uh oh!!! Another Chain/Sprocket Qeustion
02-24-2008, 07:34 AM
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Uh oh!!! Another Chain/Sprocket Qeustion
Yes, I searched. I just bought the bike yesterday and with 13121 miles with the original chain and sprockets that with the APE CCT are the first items on the list. I found some Renthal sprockets but they only have 16t front and 42t rear. Is that combo doable with a 102 link chain? Reason I ask is I see everyone using 15t front and 43t rear. I don't want to go that extreme. I'd be happy with stock but I've have good experiences with the Renthal sprockets. So 16/42 with a DID 530VM 102 link gold chain. Suggestions/Comments?
02-24-2008, 08:06 AM
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Better yet, does anyone have any experience with this kit from Bike Bandit? I might just go this route, seems easier.
http://www.bikebandit.com/product/A5282259
http://www.bikebandit.com/product/A5282259
02-24-2008, 10:19 AM
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Is the 16/43 used and very cheap? It will be a little bit lower than stock but not much. Most go to 15/43 to get more ZIP out of the already tall geared SH. I went 16/42 and barely felt the diff. I like cruising at 90 though.....and I don't wheelie.
16/43 is 2 more than stock so you should be able to slide the rear wheel forward enough to use the stock chain length.
16/43 is 2 more than stock so you should be able to slide the rear wheel forward enough to use the stock chain length.
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