Thread: Riding an SV
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Old 05-07-19, 09:13 AM   #23
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Default Re: Riding an SV

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Originally Posted by Othen View Post
You could lower the gearing by about 7% by swapping the front sprocket, that would cost a tenner and you could certainly re-fit the old chain. It is an easy job you could do yourself in an hour or so and then ride it around for a while to make sure you have it right. It would be a neat solution for very little investment or risk.
There is advice on this forum not to reduce front sprocket as the chain can start chewing the swing-arm, far safe to go up on the rear sprocket ( unless the bolts are seized ).
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