front sprocket on a pre is a 12???

[TheCheetorProject]

so i was tearing into my bike today and i noticed my front sprocket is a 12 tooth and my rear is a 47? is this bad? please give insight

[steves]

er.... 12... you sure about that?

If so... it's WRONG.

[TheCheetorProject]

er.... 12... you sure about that?

If so... it's WRONG.

yes i counted the teeth how bad is this? dont really have the money to replace atm
originally my back one was 45. i got a 47 from 6kat

[steves]

Er, I think that anything less than 14 teeth means the spacing or lack thereof can cause added stress on the chain as it turns over the sprocket.

[TheCheetorProject]

Er, I think that anything less than 14 teeth means the spacing or lack thereof can cause added stress on the chain as it turns over the sprocket.

Well great that sucks guess I won't be riding ne time soon cuz I don't have the money to replace. Maybe someone here has one for uber cheap

[Katana 600 NJ]

A front sprocket can be had for about $15. I think you can scrounge that up if it is the difference between riding and not riding. come on, that is like one tank of fuel

[Psycho1]

Stock on a 90 600 was 14/46, I ran a 13/46 for 1 season, and wore the chain out really quick with the tighter radius of the 13 tooth front (also accidentally bought a cheap cheesy chain). IF it comes down to not being able to ride, I'd just keep it well lubed and ride, while saving for a new full chain and sprocket set.

[TheCheetorProject]

A front sprocket can be had for about $15. I think you can scrounge that up if it is the difference between riding and not riding. come on, that is like one tank of fuel

Indeed i have been finidng them for pretty cheap. iwas expecting to pay out the *** for one. so with my 47 tooth back sprocket should i go back to stock in the front or down 1 tooth?

[Psycho1]

IF the chain is stretched enough that you're running out of adjustment, you might be able to go up 2 teeth, but most likely, 1 tooth will be all you can add without needing to add extra links.

[TheCheetorProject]

IF the chain is stretched enough that you're running out of adjustment, you might be able to go up 2 teeth, but most likely, 1 tooth will be all you can add without needing to add extra links.

well the chain i ordered is 120 link and the stock was 118. debating on a 15 tooth or a 16 tooth. what owuld u guys choose if ur back sprocket was a 47 tooth the stock one im assuming it was stock was 45

[scottynoface]

Keep the 14t, the bike will be a dog at low rpms if you dont.

[Psycho1]

IF the engine is stock, I'd just go with the 14/47. chances are that gearing would give you the best top speed along with good acceleration, since 15 or 16 teeth up front would tend to bog a stock 600 down at high speed.

[TheCheetorProject]

Ok thanks guys about to order a 14 tooth now

[6Kat]

Stock on my 600 is 45, my front i haven't counted the teeth yet but have been told by the dealer and other parts dealers it was a 14 for my 93. I ordered my chain a 530x120 o ring, got it today and the basstards sent me a flippin 112. Called them up and biatched them out so i now have to wait yet again for the right one to come.

[TheCheetorProject]

Stock on my 600 is 45, my front i haven't counted the teeth yet but have been told by the dealer and other parts dealers it was a 14 for my 93. I ordered my chain a 530x120 o ring, got it today and the basstards sent me a flippin 112. Called them up and biatched them out so i now have to wait yet again for the right one to come.

dang sorry to hear that 6Kat. dont you hate when they screw up. its lame