Sprocket change/chain guard clearance

reconstyle · 02-20-2007, 11:47 PM

I'm changing from a 47 to a 51 tooth sprocket on my 05 600, I was wondering if anyone had done that, and if the stock chain guard still fit because I noticed that my new sprocket is quite a bit bigger than the stock one.

And if it doesn't fit, does anyone know of any good after market chain guards?

md86 · 02-21-2007, 12:38 AM

But the aftermarket one would be made with the same clearance in mind anyway , I'd bet

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DooD · 02-21-2007, 09:32 PM

If you stay with a 50 rear, then you're still in the range of most of the more affordable and longer-lasting steel sprockets.....plus, there's nothing saying you can't nab a 14 tooth front sprocket as well (they're CHEAP!), and get a little crazier! A few guys on here have done it, and it adds some wicked torque to the bike.

On the other hand, if you've already bought the 51 tooth and it doesn't fit the chain guard....why not just REMOVE the guard? I'm not running one, and everything is just dandy. After my Artfibras rear hugger exploded and got sucked under the tire, I just left the whole rear end free of all that crap.....doesn't look bad at all!

rking · 02-23-2007, 04:35 PM

I have a 52 tooth sprocket on mine, with no clearence problems. But mine is a 520 conversion. I don't think that makes a difference but it may.

md86 · 02-23-2007, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rking

I have a 52 tooth sprocket on mine, with no clearence problems. But mine is a 520 conversion. I don't think that makes a difference but it may.

520/530 is just the width of the chain . No , it shouldn't make a difference .

02-20-2007, 11:47 PM	#1
reconstyle Kat Champion Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 1,886	Sprocket change/chain guard clearance I'm changing from a 47 to a 51 tooth sprocket on my 05 600, I was wondering if anyone had done that, and if the stock chain guard still fit because I noticed that my new sprocket is quite a bit bigger than the stock one. And if it doesn't fit, does anyone know of any good after market chain guards?

02-21-2007, 12:38 AM	#2
md86 Katastical Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: 41035 & 45240 Posts: 22,988 eBay ID: md86dammit	But the aftermarket one would be made with the same clearance in mind anyway , I'd bet . __________________ I am a fluffy lil cuddly lovable bunny , dammit ! Katrider's rally 2011 - md86

02-21-2007, 09:32 PM	#3
DooD Knee Dragger Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Canadia: Outrunning the Mounties! Posts: 590	If you stay with a 50 rear, then you're still in the range of most of the more affordable and longer-lasting steel sprockets.....plus, there's nothing saying you can't nab a 14 tooth front sprocket as well (they're CHEAP!), and get a little crazier! A few guys on here have done it, and it adds some wicked torque to the bike. On the other hand, if you've already bought the 51 tooth and it doesn't fit the chain guard....why not just REMOVE the guard? I'm not running one, and everything is just dandy. After my Artfibras rear hugger exploded and got sucked under the tire, I just left the whole rear end free of all that crap.....doesn't look bad at all! __________________ FrankenKat 1216 GS Fiter 816 GSXR750! (race)

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02-23-2007, 04:35 PM	#4
rking Chicken Strip Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Crewe, Va Posts: 16	I have a 52 tooth sprocket on mine, with no clearence problems. But mine is a 520 conversion. I don't think that makes a difference but it may.