44/46 extra length chain?
 

I want to change from a ‘44’ tooth rear sprocket to a ‘46’ tooth sprocket. My bike is a 1999 SV650 faired and I’ve read a few threads on this and it has been suggested I need to change the chain from a 108 to 110.
Does anyone know what the difference in length is i.e. 2cm? It’s just that my chain has stretched anyway and I might be able to get away with just a sprocket change.

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Change the chain too, unless it's nearly new it will knacker the new sprocket very quickly & by the sound of it it's not nearly new.

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To answer the question, yes, a 110 link chain will be needed if you 'up' the rear sprocket.

If your chain is that stretched it's dangerous so best change it quick. You need the 110 link chain as previously stated.

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I put a 45 sprocket on my Curvy S and left the chain. It shortens the wheelbase slightly is all, making it a bit lively.

So you don't need to change the chain, but if it's an old one then you should.

You'll be very hard-pushed to fit a 46 without changing the chain, and if you can, then there'll be no room at all for adjustment.


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Sorry I stand corrected. With a 46 sprocket I imagine it would be too tight. But won't that make it a bit revvy? The 45 gives it just that little bit more pep without affecting top speed especially as I ride two up all the time.

The 46 makes the bike very quick off the line, and wheelies are easy off the throttle in first. So much do I like it, that I shall consider a 47 next time around :lol: .


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Indeed - 47 is the way to go :twisted: If you change the front to a 14 instead of a 15, then that is mental :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: (so I'm told :oops:)

Don't the nekkids come with a 110 chain anyway? I was just wondering as I will be changing to a 45 this summer, but I'll be swapping the chain aswell. Nothing wrong with either, but 12000 miles and the need for more poke dictate otherwise :twisted: I would go to 46, but I quite like the mileage I get per tank.