Chain & Sprockets - New Gearing.
 

Hey Guys && Girls!

First of all, hello to everyone out there on SV650 Forum!

Okay..

Right i currently have a 650S 2000 Model SV and at the moment is in need of a new chain and sproket kit.

Now i am confident i will be getting a DID X-RING type chain but am in need of some advice.

Currently my rear sproket has 46 teeth and am unfortuantly unsure of the front (need to check.. too late) but am in the position where at 70MPH i'm cruising in 6th @ around 4900 - 5200RPM (kinda feels like i need a 7th gear). The bike also pulls really hard in the higher gears (1st, 2nd, 3rd) and continues to pull hard in the lower 4th, 5th and 6th (eg: pulls to 9500RPM in 6th @ 135MPH (.........Santa pod... ;) ).

My aim is to gear the bike for better/higher top end. I've referred to http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.p...light=sprokets and am guessing mine is probably set at 46 rear 14 front.

Would i be right in saying if i set the rear at 46 and change the front to 15 i would sacrifice a wee bit of acceleration for a wee bit more top end?!?
(Please correct if i'm wrong...)

Finally!
Where is the best and 'cheapest' place to get both the chain (like mentioned DID X-RING) and sprokets?

Thanks again.

Regards,

Ryan

Re: Chain & Sprockets - New Gearing.
 

Standard gearing is 15/44 SVS, and 15/45 SV, so your 'S' has a rear sprocket two teeth larger than standard, this almost certainly accounts for the undergeared feel you've got.