SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking Discussion and chat on all topics and technical stuff related to the SV650 and SV1000 Need Help: Try Searching before posting |
|
Thread Tools |
07-12-19, 10:20 AM | #1 |
Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Hertfordshire, UK
Posts: 141
|
+3 Teeth Rear Sprocket
As its winter now ive stored my bike away and going to be taking the swingarm off to check the bearings as i got told at the mot theres a bit of play in them and while im at it my chain needs replacing so buying a endless chain so i dont have to rivet one on as i havent got the tool, so just wondering as im staying stock front sprocket but adding 3 teeth on the rear sprocket am i right in thinking that i need 2 extra links on the chain? Instead of 108links should be 110links? Thanks
|
07-12-19, 12:58 PM | #2 |
Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 537
|
Re: +3 Teeth Rear Sprocket
I dont think an 'endless' chain exists, its really just a chain with a rivet link (once riveted it is effectively endless) as opposed to one with a clip link. On my bike the chain fits through the frame so you have to fit it open and I bought a cheap rivet tool although usually the chain is supplied with a clip link so you can, gently, ride to the nearest repair shop for them to do it....
|
07-12-19, 02:07 PM | #3 |
Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Hertfordshire, UK
Posts: 141
|
Re: +3 Teeth Rear Sprocket
Yeah you can buy them complete already linked together from manufacturer which i would prefer as i havent got the correct tool and on my 2005 sv you can just drop the swing arm and remove the chain as one. Just wasnt sure if i need a extra 2 links as im going 3 extra teeth on rear sprocket
|
08-12-19, 10:31 AM | #4 | |
Member
Mega Poster
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Bristol
Posts: 1,200
|
Re: +3 Teeth Rear Sprocket
Quote:
Completely off... inc removing the exhaust to make it possible? You might want to check header bolts / studs aren't seized first.
__________________
>>> ? <<< Past: Street Triple 765rs, DRZ400s,GSXR1000 K9, VFR800 A8, ZX6R 636 2006, CRF250L, GSXR750 K7, VFR800 A7, GSXR750 L3, Street Triple 675R, MT09 Tracer, SV650s K8, CB250rsd, YBR125... |
|
08-12-19, 06:01 PM | #5 |
Member
Mega Poster
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,708
|
Re: +3 Teeth Rear Sprocket
Is there a particular reason you want to gain three teeth on the rear sprocket? It generally easier to drop one tooth on the front sprocket as this can normally be accommodated within the normal range of chin adjustment so you stick with a standard chain and it makes it a while lot easier to reverse once you realised the error of your ways! I'm not saying it's completely wrong to reduce your gearing, I have two front sprockets for my SV and regularly swop between them, but I wouldn't want to commit in the way you're proposing......
|
08-12-19, 06:16 PM | #6 | ||
Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Hertfordshire, UK
Posts: 141
|
Re: +3 Teeth Rear Sprocket
Quote:
Quote:
|
||
08-12-19, 10:00 PM | #7 |
Member
Mega Poster
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,708
|
Re: +3 Teeth Rear Sprocket
A 14T front sprocket is not a problem at all. A whole lot cheaper and easier than changing the chain and rear sprocket, and it's about the same reduction in gearing as three off the rear. I've been running one on my K5 SV on and off for over ten years without issue, gives me around 120mph in top before hitting the limiter (I don't do motorway or cruising on it...)
Pretty much the only time I put the 15T back on is when I take it to the Nurburgring. |
09-12-19, 06:07 PM | #8 |
Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Hertfordshire, UK
Posts: 141
|
Re: +3 Teeth Rear Sprocket
Oh right, might try that option then as its the same chain length as standard. I thought i heard about dropping at the front wacks the swing arm unless im thinking if its a couple of teeth down on the front
|
11-12-19, 12:27 PM | #9 |
Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 966
|
Re: +3 Teeth Rear Sprocket
It might be side-to-side play which apparently they almost all have right from the factory. "Bibio" on here used to supply shims to take up that slack.
|
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Rear sprocket, speed sensor and skimmed gen1 rear brake hanger | SheepShagger | For Sale - SV's and SV related items | 1 | 21-11-16 10:26 AM |
Curvy rear brake disc, sprocket and sprocket carrier | Bunkle | Stuff Wanted | 2 | 05-04-14 10:08 AM |
Standard front sprocket, bigger rear sprocket, how many more links in chain required? | Holdup | Bikes - Talk & Issues | 6 | 27-02-12 12:40 PM |
BIG rear sprocket | mabozzar | SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking | 1 | 15-06-11 08:40 PM |
Differences on fewer or more sprocket teeth | Nosfertau | SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking | 26 | 11-05-10 05:35 PM |