New boy doesn't understand chains and sprockets ! - Page 2 - SV650.org

08-03-05, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan_SV

I was thinking of dropping a tooth off the front and leaving the rear standard, as it will have more of an effect.

You can do this of course but it will most likely shorten your chain life as you're making the chain go round a smaller circumference on the front sprocket putting greater strain on the chain at that point. By changing the rear sprocket the opposite applies. It's also easier to fit a rear - saying that, changing both sprockets and chain at the same time is advisable.

Do note that by changing the rear you'll probably need a longer chain (110 links as opposed to the standard S's 10

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08-03-05, 05:46 PM

Yea, I was aware of the increased wear factor, but to be honest its not a major concern. Lets face it, with regular (daily) lubing, the SV doesn't exactly eat chains.

Could be tempted by the 14/46 option, although I think I shall bide my time, and listen to some more advice before I decide on what to do.

So come on down folks, what has everyone got.

Dan

13-03-05, 07:37 PM

Okay. Thanks for the great response. So, if I was to buy a Renthal 46 do I buy a standard front and replace the chain all at the same time. Do need to buy a different chain now that I am changing the rear sprocket ? Is this a job I can do myself - I am a novice DIY bodger !

13-03-05, 07:49 PM

Yes get the standard front (15) and get a 46 rear and replace the chain (110 links for this mod is sensible).

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14-03-05, 08:26 AM

Hi guys, so if you replace the rear on an "S" K3 model to a 46 Renthal, then you have to replace the chain? to a 110 link? You deff cant use the stock chain I take it?

14-03-05, 09:08 AM

It's not that you can't use it it's just that it will be stretched to almost maxumum leaving little or no room for adjustment - and if your chain's worn anyway then one, you probably can't adjust it correctly and two, you might as well get a new chain.

I learnt the hard way: always change your chain and sprockets together.

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08-03-05, 05:46 PM	#12
Dan_SV Guest Posts: n/a	Yea, I was aware of the increased wear factor, but to be honest its not a major concern. Lets face it, with regular (daily) lubing, the SV doesn't exactly eat chains. Could be tempted by the 14/46 option, although I think I shall bide my time, and listen to some more advice before I decide on what to do. So come on down folks, what has everyone got. Dan

13-03-05, 07:37 PM	#13
Wilky_Boy Guest Posts: n/a	Okay. Thanks for the great response. So, if I was to buy a Renthal 46 do I buy a standard front and replace the chain all at the same time. Do need to buy a different chain now that I am changing the rear sprocket ? Is this a job I can do myself - I am a novice DIY bodger !

13-03-05, 07:49 PM	#14
jonboy Guest Posts: n/a	Yes get the standard front (15) and get a 46 rear and replace the chain (110 links for this mod is sensible). .

14-03-05, 08:26 AM	#15
bobbydee Guest Posts: n/a	Hi guys, so if you replace the rear on an "S" K3 model to a 46 Renthal, then you have to replace the chain? to a 110 link? You deff cant use the stock chain I take it?

14-03-05, 09:08 AM	#16
jonboy Guest Posts: n/a	It's not that you can't use it it's just that it will be stretched to almost maxumum leaving little or no room for adjustment - and if your chain's worn anyway then one, you probably can't adjust it correctly and two, you might as well get a new chain. I learnt the hard way: always change your chain and sprockets together. .