Changing Sprockets for acceleration - SV650.org

21-04-06, 10:57 AM

I have a naked curvey '02

I want to change the sprockets to improve the acceleration, im prepared to sacrifice top speed as I never really need to go past 100mph.

What is the standard procedure in terms of sizes etc for this?

Cheers

Rob

TSM · 21-04-06, 11:03 AM

Do you want it to be a wheelie machine then lower the front sprocket to 14 which is equiv to somthing like 3 up on the rear.

Have a look here on sprocket info.
http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.ph...et+size#334248

21-04-06, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSM

Do you want it to be a wheelie machine then lower the front sprocket to 14 which is equiv to somthing like 3 up on the rear.

Have a look here on sprocket info.
http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.ph...et+size#334248

So if i put a 14 on front I wont have to do anything to rear?

Yeah I wound like it wheelie without trying, if I went to a 14 on front any idea of what top end would be?

Rob

Viney · 21-04-06, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VR46

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSM

Do you want it to be a wheelie machine then lower the front sprocket to 14 which is equiv to somthing like 3 up on the rear.

Have a look here on sprocket info.
http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.ph...et+size#334248

So if i put a 14 on front I wont have to do anything to rear?

Yeah I wound like it wheelie without trying, if I went to a 14 on front any idea of what top end would be?

Rob

On my 's' i got about 125 at the top end, fuel dropped through the floor, and it was horrible on the motorway.

If you want a real wheelie machine, then go up 3 on the rear as well

21-04-06, 11:22 AM

If you want a real wheelie machine, then go up 3 on the rear as well

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I think that would be a bit too harsh,

21-04-06, 11:22 AM

i got a k5s im gonna be riding thru london every day in the near future, not really a motorway user you think it would be worth my while to play with the sprockets for better performance around town?

21-04-06, 11:29 AM

Going down on the front will increase chain wear though...There was a 49 Tooth Rear Renthal on Fleabay, and a 15 tooth front but it looks like the rears ended

.

I've just ordered me a set of Silver 46Rr & 15Ft with a Tsubaki gold X-ring chain, £103.?? from B&C Express

TSM · 21-04-06, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stormspiel

Going down on the front will increase chain wear though...There was a 49 Tooth Rear Renthal on Fleabay, and a 15 tooth front but it looks like the rears ended

.

Yep but supose your chain was fairly new and you wanted to change the sprockets, if you went up on the rear you would need to get a longer chain, but if you go down on the front you would not need to.

But its usaly better to change the chain and sprocket at the same time though.

21-04-06, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by cyphertheory

i got a k5s im gonna be riding thru london every day in the near future, not really a motorway user you think it would be worth my while to play with the sprockets for better performance around town?

Really not worth it. Practice finding neutral instead. You'll be stopping quite often.

21-04-06, 11:34 AM

lol yeah true enough, thanks thor

21-04-06, 10:57 AM	#1
VR46 Guest Posts: n/a	Changing Sprockets for acceleration I have a naked curvey '02 I want to change the sprockets to improve the acceleration, im prepared to sacrifice top speed as I never really need to go past 100mph. What is the standard procedure in terms of sizes etc for this? Cheers Rob

21-04-06, 11:03 AM	#2
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	Do you want it to be a wheelie machine then lower the front sprocket to 14 which is equiv to somthing like 3 up on the rear. Have a look here on sprocket info. http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.ph...et+size#334248 __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

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21-04-06, 11:22 AM	#5
VR46 Guest Posts: n/a	If you want a real wheelie machine, then go up 3 on the rear as well [/quote] I think that would be a bit too harsh,

21-04-06, 11:22 AM	#6
cyphertheory Guest Posts: n/a	i got a k5s im gonna be riding thru london every day in the near future, not really a motorway user you think it would be worth my while to play with the sprockets for better performance around town?

21-04-06, 11:29 AM	#7
Stormspiel Guest Posts: n/a	Going down on the front will increase chain wear though...There was a 49 Tooth Rear Renthal on Fleabay, and a 15 tooth front but it looks like the rears ended . I've just ordered me a set of Silver 46Rr & 15Ft with a Tsubaki gold X-ring chain, £103.?? from B&C Express

21-04-06, 11:34 AM	#10
cyphertheory Guest Posts: n/a	lol yeah true enough, thanks thor