Couple of chain & sprockets change questions

[Dave20046]

Right didn't dare hijack mr preston's thread as it looks like he's having a bad time but could someone just answer me a couple of questions?
(I'm on a 1999 naked)

1. what size is the front sprocket nut?
2. How do you get to it? - the clutch cable and bit it's attached to seem to be in the way.

Bonus question:
The sprockets I'm taking off are 15 - 45 , the sprocket kit I've been supplied is 15 - 44 . Am I right in thinking that one tooth will make negligible difference? And out of interest what would that difference be; acceleration or top end?

Cheers guys!

i think its 30mm, and you need to remove the clutch cable and mechanism. take a piccy of it before you disassemble it dave.

front sprocket nut is 32mm on a curvy, i'd also thoroughly recommend a 24in breaker bar to get it off.

44 on the rear will mean slightly higher gearing compared to 45 therefore (in theory) higher top speed but slighty less agressive acceleration

edit - think 44 rear is standard number of teeth isn't it????

+1 with the photo
, clutch mech is easy two 10mm bolts, dont try and take the front sprocket off without a back wheel on (it will just spin )

[Dave20046]

Cheers for that guys, I've left the back wheel on (loosened the spindle) waiting for tomorrow when I can borrow a breaker bar and 32mm socket (infact I might have one I'll run down and check in a sec).
I've already took a photo but why are you recommending it, so I know how it was before I started? Cheers dave and genie I'll get that clutch mech off.

RE the rear sprocket, will I notice it at all? (yeah that number of teeth should be std. I ordered std. thinking my kit was standard.)
I'm just asking because i (think) I like my bike how it was set up before, I don't know any different as that's how I got the bike but will I notice it or will it improve it or make it worse? Should I try get it swapped at the shop tomorrow?

Cheers everyone

Originally Posted by Dave20046

I've already took a photo but why are you recommending it, so I know how it was before I started? Cheers dave and genie I'll get that clutch mech off.
Cheers everyone

so you dont look like a twit when you have to come on here begging for someone to tell you how to fix the simple thing (see my thread)

Count the teeth on old, and compare to new

[Dave20046]

Originally Posted by saoralba

Count the teeth on old, and compare to new

that's how I know the old one is 45 and the new is 44 lol.


Bit ****ed off because (admittedly against all odds) the chain I've just ripped off is in suprisingly good condition (under the crap and surface rust). No tight spots, it's not loose or allover the place and it's not rattly. I was guessing it was the OEM one (bikes only done 8k) but in light of the sprockets being changed it must be a new one.

45 is standard naked 44 is standard faired.

[Dave20046]

cheers andy, I better make sure he's not sold me the wrong chain too!
110 links naked anyone know how many for the faired? I'm guessing it's shorter.