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

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

[BillyC]

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

[TSM]

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.

Originally Posted by TSM

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.

Originally Posted by Valman

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?

Originally Posted by Sudoxe

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.