47T Rear Sprocket on a K4 SV650S
 

Well I finally got the 47t rear sprocket put on today, after 2 attempts thanks to Essential Rubber :? , and I have to say I didn't notice much of a difference, even though it was 3 teeth extra on the back, in fact I got off and had to count the teeth several times just to make sure I hadn't been ripped off.

I pushed the bike fairly hard and managed to get the front fairly light by accelerating hard, although I was being careful as I had the Avon Vipers put on as well, but it just didn't seem to be that different and even when I got stuck in a traffic jam I found no difference while filtering as well.

I paid £22.50 for the standard Suzuki front sprocket, thanks Joe, and then £110 for a 47t rear sprocket, a gold DID ZVM2 X Ring chain and fitting, that is a bargain as the chain is supposed to be a superbike chain and cost more than that, so £132.50 in total.

I would have to say that although the gold chain looks good there was very little benefit and I wouldn't recommend spending the money on this mod unless your chain needs changing or you have money burning a whole in your pocket. You could do it for less than I did if you go for an aftermarket front sprocket, note that the Suzuki one has a rubber mount on it to make the ride more comfortable, and a cheaper chain, I do like the look of my superbike chain though.

Firstly i must say that i have no experiance with this mod :D

But surely there must be a substantial difference as your effectively changing the gearing of the bike.

Waiting on other replies....

I'm amazed you don't think it's that good, three teeth should be quite something. I went from a 45 on my naked to a 46 and it definitely was noticeable and I wouldn't go back.


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Intresting you cant notice a difference. Swap bikes on friday and i'll give it a go, theres a knack to lofting the front ;)

Dan

:roll: Stop being so light-wristed and just give it some! You'll be looking skywards before you can think "WTF!" :lol:

put it this way, you think i go quick off the lights with spidy and i only have a 45 & restricted (u dont think i am though).

You must have way more to go on the throtle as BillyC said, open her up once you have scrubbed in the tyres properly.

This was one of the reasons I had it done, but it just didn't feel that different to me and I was opening the throttle up a fair bit, although I wasn't going crazy as I was still on busy London roads.

Is your bik restricted?

I don't think there's any chance of that as my bike pulls cleanly to 11000rpm, but even if it was it wouldn't matter as I'm changing the gear ratios.

Your just being a tart. I can assure you that 3 extra teeth DOES make a difference. :lol: :lol: