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I have read previous posts about replacement C&S kits. I want to get slightly better acceleration but not stupid amaount that is going to increase the fuel comsumption loads and bring down the C&S life a huge amount.

I am looking at keeping the front sprocket a standard 14 and increasing the rear to 46. Do people think this is going to affect fuel and wear that much? Also if I do this will I have to get a 110 link chain?

I am looking at a Triple S X Ring Gold chain with steel sprockets from BFM which comes to £82 ish delivered.


Cheers
Andy

[21QUEST]

Standard front sprocket is 15 by the way. I believe a 110 link chain would be ok for a 46 teeth rear but I'm sure someone would be able to confirm(or not).

Cheers
Ben

Won't make any difference to your fuel economy.

Oops, I meant to write 15. Am I right in thinking that the 'S' has a standard 108 link chain but a 110 will be required for a 46 rear?

Oops, I meant to write 15. Am I right in thinking that the 'S' has a standard 108 link chain but a 110 will be required for a 46 rear?

Yes. Or so I have been told! Thats why I am still on standard.... Too tight to buy a new chain!

[Viney]

Originally Posted by Flamin_Squirrel

Won't make any difference to your fuel economy.

It will. Did on mine.

Viney, what set-up have you got on yours and how much did it affect the fuel consumption. Im not hugely worried just so long as it stays sensible.

Originally Posted by Viney

It will. Did on mine.

Yeah it should do, downgearing raises the revs does it not so essentially you're making the engine run faster than before. I would expect a little drop in fuel economy but not too big a difference.

[Viney]

Originally Posted by andyb

Viney, what set-up have you got on yours and how much did it affect the fuel consumption. Im not hugely worried just so long as it stays sensible.

Sorry andy, i was just responding to Squirrels post. Anyhoo, i used to have a 14t on the front and what with the increased revs, as stated, and the fact that you want to nail it everywhere, it dont help the fuel consumption. I suppose that i dropped about 10-15 miles per tank.

If you put the non S kit on your bike, then im sure this will give you the little extra that you need. However, if you do any long a road work, or motorway work, i wouldnt put anything larger than a 47t on the rear, and definilty leave the front std. For the record, i run std S gearing and i find it ok for me.

Cheers Viney.

So I still need to know what length chain I will need if I fit a 46 to the rear and keep the front standard. I do, do a lot of A road riding but I prefer to ride in 5th rather than 6th to keep the rpm slightly higher and give me more grunt! So thats why I was thinking if I increase to a 46 I will have more acceleration in lower speeds and will be able to put it in 6th to tame the extra rpm?! Make sense?!!

Cheers