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Jester666
13-08-07, 11:17 AM
Going to be doing the C&S at the end of the month. (2001 S)
1. Reccomendations for the best place (cheap) to buy on 'tinterweb.
2. What size sprockets? Not interested in high top mph (as long as it still hits 100ish on motorways) as I mostly ride in town but I also don't want to end up with a wheelie monster!
Cheers.
Jester666
13-08-07, 12:16 PM
Anyone?
riktherider
13-08-07, 12:29 PM
i have 15 45 on mine. works really nicely. wheelies easily, and still have decent top end (136). i did have 14 45, but that was a bit silly. really spinny. very very good for wheelies, but also vey very easy too loose license with. on dualcarriageways as well it ran out of steam a bit
Busters. DID X ring.
PM sent.
Jester666
13-08-07, 12:55 PM
PM replied to.
MeridiaNx
13-08-07, 02:00 PM
I changed mine a couple of weeks ago. Went from a standard 15/44 on my K3 Pointy S to 15/46. From a post someone else put up on the resultant change in drive ratio this gives a 4.5% (ish) increase in acceleration. Going 14/44, the other popular option it seems, gives 7.1%. So it's a boost but nothing too severe. Noticeable though.
I went through B&C Express following some posts on here:
JT Steel (pattern) sprockets
DID X-Ring Gold 525 Pitch 110 Links
Came to about £80 delivered I believe.
The 15/45 is a nice mod on the S model - makes it seem a bit less "lethargic" :)
Jester666
13-08-07, 02:25 PM
I changed mine a couple of weeks ago. Went from a standard 15/44 on my K3 Pointy S to 15/46. From a post someone else put up on the resultant change in drive ratio this gives a 4.5% (ish) increase in acceleration. Going 14/44, the other popular option it seems, gives 7.1%. So it's a boost but nothing too severe. Noticeable though.
I went through B&C Express following some posts on here:
JT Steel (pattern) sprockets
DID X-Ring Gold 525 Pitch 110 Links
Came to about £80 delivered I believe.
Cheers, cheaper than Busters. :thumbsup:
MeridiaNx
13-08-07, 02:29 PM
I followed Baph's advice, which is to phone them as they are very knowledgeable and will talk you through it much better than trying to make head or tails of all the catalogue numbers on the website.
They offer a standard chain/sprocket set deal at £85 I think, but the guy checked and putting what I wanted through separately was cheaper.
HTH
dirtydog
13-08-07, 04:37 PM
Wemoto have been doing a c&s kit for £80
Check this website out for a better understanding on how changing the gearing affects the bike:
http://www.xs4all.nl/~ator0437/gc/
:D
Gordon B
14-08-07, 03:35 PM
Anyone got a linkie for where the sets are available? Also does it make any difference whether you are a naked and not an 's'?
Someone that does discount for .orgers would be nice;)
TIA
G
dirtydog
14-08-07, 04:03 PM
www.wemoto.com (http://www.wemoto.com)
Just put in the make and model and look through the list, Izumi chain and sprocket kit for £85
The N and S have different size rear sprocket and different length chain to suit
Gordon B
14-08-07, 04:39 PM
www.wemoto.com (http://www.wemoto.com)
Just put in the make and model and look through the list, Izumi chain and sprocket kit for £85
The N and S have different size rear sprocket and different length chain to suit
Ta. I'll give them a bell tomorrow.
G
I just fitted a 16 tooth front sprocket on my "S". Now it's perfect. 5000RPM at 120 KPH.
Oldie
MeridiaNx
15-08-07, 01:15 PM
Anyone got a linkie for where the sets are available? Also does it make any difference whether you are a naked and not an 's'?
Someone that does discount for .orgers would be nice;)
TIA
G
Not sure if the B&C deal is on the site but if you phone them they'll do you a set for £80 delivered - that'll be with a DID chain, the same make as comes as standards on SVs. Just wanted to let you know in case you prefer a certain brand or, like me, have never heard of Izumi chains before.
If you're not changing the standard gearing then you should have 15/45 sprockets on your naked curvey.
HTH
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