44/46 extra length chain? - SV650.org

21-03-06, 07:52 AM

I want to change from a ‘44’ tooth rear sprocket to a ‘46’ tooth sprocket. My bike is a 1999 SV650 faired and I’ve read a few threads on this and it has been suggested I need to change the chain from a 108 to 110.
Does anyone know what the difference in length is i.e. 2cm? It’s just that my chain has stretched anyway and I might be able to get away with just a sprocket change.

Cheers

21-03-06, 08:36 AM

Change the chain too, unless it's nearly new it will knacker the new sprocket very quickly & by the sound of it it's not nearly new.

Viney · 21-03-06, 08:50 AM

What ^^^^ says

To answer the question, yes, a 110 link chain will be needed if you 'up' the rear sprocket.

21-03-06, 09:00 AM

If your chain is that stretched it's dangerous so best change it quick. You need the 110 link chain as previously stated.

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21-03-06, 01:32 PM

I put a 45 sprocket on my Curvy S and left the chain. It shortens the wheelbase slightly is all, making it a bit lively.

So you don't need to change the chain, but if it's an old one then you should.

21-03-06, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by petevtwin650

So you don't need to change the chain

You'll be very hard-pushed to fit a 46 without changing the chain, and if you can, then there'll be no room at all for adjustment.

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22-03-06, 08:29 AM

Sorry I stand corrected. With a 46 sprocket I imagine it would be too tight. But won't that make it a bit revvy? The 45 gives it just that little bit more pep without affecting top speed especially as I ride two up all the time.

22-03-06, 09:20 AM

The 46 makes the bike very quick off the line, and wheelies are easy off the throttle in first. So much do I like it, that I shall consider a 47 next time around

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22-03-06, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonboy

The 46 makes the bike very quick off the line, and wheelies are easy off the throttle in first. So much do I like it, that I shall consider a 47 next time around

Indeed - 47 is the way to go

If you change the front to a 14 instead of a 15, then that is mental

(so I'm told

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22-03-06, 01:09 PM

Don't the nekkids come with a 110 chain anyway? I was just wondering as I will be changing to a 45 this summer, but I'll be swapping the chain aswell. Nothing wrong with either, but 12000 miles and the need for more poke dictate otherwise

I would go to 46, but I quite like the mileage I get per tank.

21-03-06, 07:52 AM	#1
Hogzi Guest Posts: n/a	44/46 extra length chain? I want to change from a ‘44’ tooth rear sprocket to a ‘46’ tooth sprocket. My bike is a 1999 SV650 faired and I’ve read a few threads on this and it has been suggested I need to change the chain from a 108 to 110. Does anyone know what the difference in length is i.e. 2cm? It’s just that my chain has stretched anyway and I might be able to get away with just a sprocket change. Cheers

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21-03-06, 08:36 AM	#2
Foey Guest Posts: n/a	Change the chain too, unless it's nearly new it will knacker the new sprocket very quickly & by the sound of it it's not nearly new.

21-03-06, 08:50 AM	#3
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	What ^^^^ says To answer the question, yes, a 110 link chain will be needed if you 'up' the rear sprocket.

21-03-06, 09:00 AM	#4
jonboy Guest Posts: n/a	If your chain is that stretched it's dangerous so best change it quick. You need the 110 link chain as previously stated. .

21-03-06, 01:32 PM	#5
petevtwin650 Guest Posts: n/a	I put a 45 sprocket on my Curvy S and left the chain. It shortens the wheelbase slightly is all, making it a bit lively. So you don't need to change the chain, but if it's an old one then you should.

22-03-06, 08:29 AM	#7
petevtwin650 Guest Posts: n/a	Sorry I stand corrected. With a 46 sprocket I imagine it would be too tight. But won't that make it a bit revvy? The 45 gives it just that little bit more pep without affecting top speed especially as I ride two up all the time.

22-03-06, 09:20 AM	#8
jonboy Guest Posts: n/a	The 46 makes the bike very quick off the line, and wheelies are easy off the throttle in first. So much do I like it, that I shall consider a 47 next time around . .

22-03-06, 01:09 PM	#10
Fuzz Guest Posts: n/a	Don't the nekkids come with a 110 chain anyway? I was just wondering as I will be changing to a 45 this summer, but I'll be swapping the chain aswell. Nothing wrong with either, but 12000 miles and the need for more poke dictate otherwise I would go to 46, but I quite like the mileage I get per tank.