Acceleration - SV650.org

11-04-05, 06:50 PM

One of the reasons I went from a VFR to an SV650S was because I was constantly having to watch my speed.
However, whilst I don't miss the top end, I do miss the acceleration...Would an extra 1 or 2 teeth on the back sprocket help much or is there a better way without spending a lot of cash?
Any suggestions?

Scoobs · 11-04-05, 06:56 PM

You said it. Extra teeth on the rear would do it, or a quick turn throttle or both.

11-04-05, 07:42 PM

Yup agreed on that. A 46 tooth rear will sort you out nicely. Well at the price of the mod you can't go far wrong, and you don't have to inform your insurance company as it's not technically a performance mod.

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11-04-05, 07:45 PM

a bigger rear sprocket? if that helps accelaration does it make ya top end suffer?
daz

Quiff Wichard · 11-04-05, 07:47 PM

how much is a 46 tooth socket?

and on that note--- would a 200 tooth back sprocket turn me bike into a fireblade????????????????

11-04-05, 07:48 PM

No not with just an extra two teeth. The SV never maxes out in sixth anyway so while the top speed won't increase, it won't decrease either. However the bike will be slightly more revvy, use a little more fuel, oh and er pops wheelies really easily (apparently

).

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11-04-05, 08:20 PM

Or go for a 14 tooth front, R6 throttle tube and a race can.

11-04-05, 08:29 PM

The trouble with reducing the size of the front sprocket is that it reduces the radius and therefore makes the chain turn tighter and accelerates wear on both chain and sprocket, costing you more in the long run. The rear sprocket is also easier to fit.

A 46 tooth sprocket should cost about £25 depending where you get it.

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Quiff Wichard · 11-04-05, 08:44 PM

thanks john!

just a fiver when i tell the wife then!

11-04-05, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sigourneysbeaver

thanks john!

just a fiver when i tell the wife then!

I use the same trick all the time

11-04-05, 06:50 PM	#1
Stan the Man Guest Posts: n/a	Acceleration One of the reasons I went from a VFR to an SV650S was because I was constantly having to watch my speed. However, whilst I don't miss the top end, I do miss the acceleration...Would an extra 1 or 2 teeth on the back sprocket help much or is there a better way without spending a lot of cash? Any suggestions?

11-04-05, 06:56 PM	#2
Scoobs Vipers Pillion Bitch Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Waterlooville Posts: 3,933	You said it. Extra teeth on the rear would do it, or a quick turn throttle or both. __________________ I look good, I mean really good! Hey everyone come and see how good I look!

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11-04-05, 07:42 PM	#3
jonboy Guest Posts: n/a	Yup agreed on that. A 46 tooth rear will sort you out nicely. Well at the price of the mod you can't go far wrong, and you don't have to inform your insurance company as it's not technically a performance mod. .

11-04-05, 07:45 PM	#4
kwak zzr Guest Posts: n/a	a bigger rear sprocket? if that helps accelaration does it make ya top end suffer? daz

11-04-05, 07:47 PM	#5
Quiff Wichard Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,864	how much is a 46 tooth socket? and on that note--- would a 200 tooth back sprocket turn me bike into a fireblade????????????????

11-04-05, 07:48 PM	#6
jonboy Guest Posts: n/a	No not with just an extra two teeth. The SV never maxes out in sixth anyway so while the top speed won't increase, it won't decrease either. However the bike will be slightly more revvy, use a little more fuel, oh and er pops wheelies really easily (apparently ). .

11-04-05, 08:20 PM	#7
BURNER Guest Posts: n/a	Or go for a 14 tooth front, R6 throttle tube and a race can.

11-04-05, 08:29 PM	#8
jonboy Guest Posts: n/a	The trouble with reducing the size of the front sprocket is that it reduces the radius and therefore makes the chain turn tighter and accelerates wear on both chain and sprocket, costing you more in the long run. The rear sprocket is also easier to fit. A 46 tooth sprocket should cost about £25 depending where you get it. .

11-04-05, 08:44 PM	#9
Quiff Wichard Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,864	thanks john! just a fiver when i tell the wife then!