Yes I searched and looked at FAQ first and found nothing under sprocket or front sprocket. As many of you may know, I am painting my bike this week. I figured while it is apart I would like to explore a sprocket change. The problem is I do not know the stock amount of teeth. I also am unsure of whether I need to go up or down. I would like to gain low end power and give up a little on the top end. I do not ride much over 100mph anyways so if I lose some it will not matter. The only real thing to keep in mind is that I would still like to keep the cruising rpm to a manageable speed. I like to cruise about 75-80. Let me know any suggestions you guys may have. Thanks.
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Originally posted by katanaonmyback View Postgo down 1 tooth in the front stock = 15 teeth so go 14 and you'll be fineDo This to Bike Thieves
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I have a 14/48 setup on my pre750
Not good for cruising at anything over 65, runs at about 6k rpm's
but better torque at bottom and mid range.
I would say go 15/48 less than a 14 front would give you but more than stock.
stay with the 530TDA Racing/Motorsports
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When I got my '01 600, it had a 14T front, I have since gone back to the stock size and it just feels so much better. With the lower gearing the speedo was off and at anything resembling higher speed, the revs where just to high to be comfortable for extended periods of time. Before you do it, try driving around in one gear lower than you normally would and see what you think.
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Most people take it down 1 in the front and up a couple in the rear, which raises you rpm at normal crusing speed, better torque, lower HP, lower gas mileage.
I will be doin the opposite. Most of my riding is on the interstate, so I plan to go up (16) in the front and down (43 or 44) in the rear.
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Here's a good explanation of how changing sprockets affects performance.
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it will only throw the speedo off on a 98+, where the speed sensor is at the trans. unlike a pre which has a speed drive on the front wheel
doesn't change hp but does change where it is compared to speed. Most effect with less teeth on front and more teeth on the back is torque.TDA Racing/Motorsports
1982 Honda CB750 Nighthawk, 1978 Suzuki GS750 1986 Honda CBR600 Hurricane; 1978 Suzuki GS1100E; 1982 Honda CB750F supersport, 1993 Suzuki Katana GSX750FP. 1981 Suzuki GS1100E (heavily Modified) http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=94258
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Is there a front/rear combination that can be used to achieve what I am looking for without throwing the speedo completely out of whack?Last edited by MECHANICALMASON; 01-28-2008, 09:54 PM.Do This to Bike Thieves
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