Changing the front Sprocket

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popjam

Joined Apr 2012

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sunderland

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• May 2, 2012

• #1

Hi there people i have a 2002 rsv and heard few people talk about changing sprockets. I was thinking of changing the front to 16t. Wots the pros and cons in doing this ?:dowhat

 

apostrophe

Joined Oct 2010

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West Yorks

• May 2, 2012

• #2

Faster acceleration but less top end. Some people increase size on the back too.

You may need a longer chain if you increase the size of the back one.

Smaller front may increase chain wear especially if you go down to 15.


You can work out on here all you need to know...http://www.gearingcommander.com/

Rob

 

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popjam

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sunderland

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• May 2, 2012

• #3

so 16 would be ok at front and just leave the back. do you have it done ?

 

apostrophe

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West Yorks

• May 2, 2012

• #4

I have 16:44

Rob

 

Tash1

Joined Mar 2009

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Co Durham

• May 2, 2012

• #5

16-44 is one of the best combinations for these bikes, you will also still be ok with standard length chain with these aswel.

Mark

 

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popjam

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sunderland

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• May 2, 2012

• #6

how much is it for the 16 - 44 bundle

 

Tash1

Joined Mar 2009

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Co Durham

• May 2, 2012

• #7

Renthal front and hard anodised rear sprockets and renthal r4 srs gold chain is ￡160 retail, can do it for ￡144.

Cheers Mark

 

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popjam

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sunderland

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• May 2, 2012

• #8

v tempting. haha is it straight forward to fit. How would i pay ring your shop in morn

 

Tash1

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Co Durham

• May 2, 2012

• #9

Yes mate call the shop 01325778358, if you are unsure on fitting come down on Saturday and you can use our facilities and if you get stuck we are there to help.

Cheers

Mark

 

a15cro

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• May 2, 2012

• #10

I told you Mark would sort you out Paul

 

Cirrus

Joined Mar 2012

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• May 2, 2012

• #11

I just bought Renthal chain and 16/42 sprockets off Tash. Ecxellent service and quick delivery. Made a huge difference to the acceleration too (as if it wasn't fast enough!)

 

a15cro

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• May 2, 2012

• #12

+1 although ive not been far on mine since i changed mine, I found it much more rideable.

 

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popjam

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sunderland

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• May 2, 2012

• #13

cheers everyone. i will ring in morn. iv seen few vids on doing it so fingers crossed haha

 

a15cro

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• May 2, 2012

• #14

Its straight forward mate, give me a shout if you hit problems if you want.

 

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popjam

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sunderland

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• May 2, 2012

• #15

a15cro said:

I told you Mark would sort you out Paul

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cheers hows exhaust coming on

 

a15cro

Joined Apr 2011

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• May 2, 2012

• #16

I took the rear shock off to get to the bolts which made it so much easier, but knocked me on time as I decided to clean it and wind some tension off the spring (it was wound right up!) so all of the front pipes are on only the back end to sort next.

 

Tash1

Joined Mar 2009

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Co Durham

• May 2, 2012

• #17

Well get back out there and dont come back in till it's finished.:nana