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17-04-12, 08:17 PM | #1 |
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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?
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18-04-12, 11:32 AM | #2 |
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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.
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18-04-12, 06:03 PM | #3 |
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Re: Gearing for better acceleration?
Ok thanks
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18-04-12, 06:35 PM | #4 |
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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.
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20-04-12, 04:09 PM | #5 |
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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
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20-04-12, 06:04 PM | #6 |
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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
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20-04-12, 07:19 PM | #7 |
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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
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20-04-12, 07:22 PM | #8 |
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50-60 fine m8.its fine at all speeds..fuel im getting 140-150 per tank n im def not an easi rider lol
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20-04-12, 07:40 PM | #9 |
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Top man Just gonna order the front sprocket :P Can you recommend a chain and where from?
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20-04-12, 07:58 PM | #10 |
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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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