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10-03-16, 08:33 PM

Is there enough chain slack in a standard chain to fit a 16T front sprocket?

Bibio · 12-03-16, 06:55 PM

just... i run a 16t front with the original OEM chain. 16t front sprocket is great if you mainly use M/W or commute but is a pita for the twisty fast stuff as it 'pushes' you into corners, this makes you have to change down occasionally just before entry. contrary to what you might read it does not save on fuel, i have seen no difference.

carelesschucca · 12-03-16, 07:21 PM

When Bibio says he doesn't notice a difference in his fuel consumption, you need to remember he gets 250+ miles out of a standard SV tank.

embee · 13-03-16, 11:35 AM

Like the Bibs, I have a 16T on my curvy SVS and it does just fit with the std chain.

As described, nicer on longer rides, more relaxed, no longer try for "7th" gear, no noticeable (or at the very best it's marginal) difference in fuel economy, and yes on more interesting roads I use 4th & 5th more than with the std 15T so needs a slight re-map of the brain. I prefer it, but it's a personal thing.

10-03-16, 08:33 PM	#1
AlexAdams Guest Posts: n/a	16T front sprocket Is there enough chain slack in a standard chain to fit a 16T front sprocket?

12-03-16, 06:55 PM	#2
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,568	Re: 16T front sprocket just... i run a 16t front with the original OEM chain. 16t front sprocket is great if you mainly use M/W or commute but is a pita for the twisty fast stuff as it 'pushes' you into corners, this makes you have to change down occasionally just before entry. contrary to what you might read it does not save on fuel, i have seen no difference.

12-03-16, 07:21 PM	#3
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	Re: 16T front sprocket When Bibio says he doesn't notice a difference in his fuel consumption, you need to remember he gets 250+ miles out of a standard SV tank. __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

13-03-16, 11:35 AM	#4
embee Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,802	Re: 16T front sprocket Like the Bibs, I have a 16T on my curvy SVS and it does just fit with the std chain. As described, nicer on longer rides, more relaxed, no longer try for "7th" gear, no noticeable (or at the very best it's marginal) difference in fuel economy, and yes on more interesting roads I use 4th & 5th more than with the std 15T so needs a slight re-map of the brain. I prefer it, but it's a personal thing. __________________ "Artificial Intelligence is no match for natural stupidity"

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