Gearing for better acceleration? - SV650.org

17-04-12, 08:17 PM

Hi i hear a 14 tooth front sprocket is the way to go for a little bit more poke round town? If so can i use a 14 tooth front sprocket and standard rear sprocket and standard chain?

jambo · 18-04-12, 11:32 AM

A smaller front sprocket will aid acceleration. This will work fine with your existing rear sprocket & chain. You will almost certainly need to adjust the chain tension after fitting.

Jambo

18-04-12, 06:03 PM

Ok thanks

Nobbylad · 18-04-12, 06:35 PM

I went for a 47T rear sprocket with a slightly longer chain. The difference isn't massive, but is noticeable.

20-04-12, 04:09 PM

What combo would be best together to improve acceleration? I have been told that sometimes the smaller front sprocket accelerates chain wear

so would like so more info please

Sorry for the hijack

20-04-12, 06:04 PM

When I replaced my chain n sprockets I dropped to a 14t on front and kept 44t on back..all I can say is DO IT haha.Lost about 8-10 mph top end (on a private road lol) but acceleration is much much better..done about 7k n no chain wear etc.still going stromg m8

20-04-12, 07:19 PM

Cheers for the hijack lol coz it helped me

Im gonna change my front sprocket and see how i get on

I hear it can also be abit crappy at higher speeds, whats it like at about 50-60 mph and whats ur fuel consumption like? sorry for all the questions

20-04-12, 07:22 PM

50-60 fine m8.its fine at all speeds..fuel im getting 140-150 per tank n im def not an easi rider lol

20-04-12, 07:40 PM

Top man

Just gonna order the front sprocket :P Can you recommend a chain and where from?

20-04-12, 07:58 PM

Any good bike shop will help you choose.all depends on how much u want to spend mine was only £85 all in so not bad..

17-04-12, 08:17 PM	#1
dazzaboy Guest Posts: n/a	Gearing for better acceleration? Hi i hear a 14 tooth front sprocket is the way to go for a little bit more poke round town? If so can i use a 14 tooth front sprocket and standard rear sprocket and standard chain?

18-04-12, 11:32 AM	#2
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	Re: Gearing for better acceleration? A smaller front sprocket will aid acceleration. This will work fine with your existing rear sprocket & chain. You will almost certainly need to adjust the chain tension after fitting. Jambo __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

18-04-12, 06:03 PM	#3
dazzaboy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gearing for better acceleration? Ok thanks

18-04-12, 06:35 PM	#4
Nobbylad Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Lancs Posts: 4,055	Re: Gearing for better acceleration? I went for a 47T rear sprocket with a slightly longer chain. The difference isn't massive, but is noticeable.

20-04-12, 04:09 PM	#5
Dabteacake Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gearing for better acceleration? What combo would be best together to improve acceleration? I have been told that sometimes the smaller front sprocket accelerates chain wear so would like so more info please Sorry for the hijack

20-04-12, 06:04 PM	#6
muddydude Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gearing for better acceleration? When I replaced my chain n sprockets I dropped to a 14t on front and kept 44t on back..all I can say is DO IT haha.Lost about 8-10 mph top end (on a private road lol) but acceleration is much much better..done about 7k n no chain wear etc.still going stromg m8

20-04-12, 07:19 PM	#7
dazzaboy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gearing for better acceleration? Cheers for the hijack lol coz it helped me Im gonna change my front sprocket and see how i get on I hear it can also be abit crappy at higher speeds, whats it like at about 50-60 mph and whats ur fuel consumption like? sorry for all the questions

20-04-12, 07:22 PM	#8
muddydude Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gearing for better acceleration? 50-60 fine m8.its fine at all speeds..fuel im getting 140-150 per tank n im def not an easi rider lol

20-04-12, 07:40 PM	#9
dazzaboy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gearing for better acceleration? Top man Just gonna order the front sprocket :P Can you recommend a chain and where from?

20-04-12, 07:58 PM	#10
muddydude Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gearing for better acceleration? Any good bike shop will help you choose.all depends on how much u want to spend mine was only £85 all in so not bad..

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