sprockets sizes - SV650.org

10-01-07, 05:52 AM

I was considering getting new sprockets and a chain i saw a 520 chain conversion kit does anybody know what the standard size is. The other thing is i notice at 135 mph my bike was out of power but still had a little bit of room left on the tach does any one know what the ideal sprocket sizes are to get a little more bite and not drop the top end much if at all.

10-01-07, 08:51 AM

I've actually JUST ordered a new chain & sprocket set.

If you want to gain top speed, you will loose some acceleration. If you want to gain acceleration, you will loose some top speed. I chose the latter.

For me, this went from a 44 tooth standard rear sprocket to a 46. Which is the same as going down a tooth on the front.

Check out the "Looking for a new chain" thread for specifics of what I opted for.

Luckypants · 10-01-07, 08:54 AM

Do a Search!

Read this thread from yesterday http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.php?t=49858

Look on the linked websites.

Going up one on the rear will give more 'bite' for acceleration and you might not lose too much top end.

northwind · 10-01-07, 09:39 AM

I don't think you'll lose any top end, since you're not able to use what you've got now

15/45 is what I use, it's not much different from standard- in fact, it was standard on the SV650Ns, carbed model at least. If you want a big change, you'll need to go further.

10-01-07, 09:57 AM

SV650S 15 front 44 rear 520 pitch chain
SV650 15 front 45 rear 525 pitch chain

(I THINK)

if you're going for a bigger rear sprocket on an S you'll need the longer chain

Hope that helps

some people on here have gone 14t front and 47/48 rear, and all combinations in between

10-01-07, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSXR Carlos

SV650S 15 front 44 rear 520 pitch chain
SV650 15 front 45 rear 525 pitch chain

(I THINK)

if you're going for a bigger rear sprocket on an S you'll need the longer chain

Hope that helps

some people on here have gone 14t front and 47/48 rear, and all combinations in between

I've just ordered a 46 rear sprocket, and the standard one is 44 teeth. No need for a longer chain (or so B&C told me when I ordered on the phone). If you go up more than 2 teeth, then yes, you'd need a longer chain, unless you went down on the front as well.

I'm assuming the front is 15, so I'll be using a 15/46.

10-01-07, 10:19 AM

Baph,

Be careful with that set up, and don't hold me to anything BUT

The chain may fit those sprockets, but as i understand it, it MAY cause excess chain wear if your chain is too short - but don't hold me to it

10-01-07, 04:00 PM

If I change from a stock set up to a 16 tooth front sprocket, will the chain be long enough?
I have an '01 SVS.
thanks,
Oldie

10-01-07, 04:08 PM

I think so, but why go up on the front, that'll make your bike accelerate slower, and in theory have a higher top speed

embee · 10-01-07, 04:15 PM

I fitted a 16T on the g/box on my 01 SVS not long after getting the bike new, so the chain was still more or less the original length.

It will fit with the std chain (and std 44 rear) but there's not an awful lot of spare movement at the wheel spindle, shouldn't be any problem though.

If you want significantly more top speed you need a different bike I'm afraid. Power requirement goes effectively with the speed cubed, so going from 125 to 130mph (true speed) requires about 12% more power, and going from 125 to 135 requires over 25% more power, which you won't wring out of a SV650 without spending big money.

10-01-07, 05:52 AM	#1
kcowgergmm Guest Posts: n/a	sprockets sizes I was considering getting new sprockets and a chain i saw a 520 chain conversion kit does anybody know what the standard size is. The other thing is i notice at 135 mph my bike was out of power but still had a little bit of room left on the tach does any one know what the ideal sprocket sizes are to get a little more bite and not drop the top end much if at all.

10-01-07, 08:54 AM	#3
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,079	Do a Search! Read this thread from yesterday http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.php?t=49858 Look on the linked websites. Going up one on the rear will give more 'bite' for acceleration and you might not lose too much top end. __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

10-01-07, 09:39 AM	#4
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	I don't think you'll lose any top end, since you're not able to use what you've got now 15/45 is what I use, it's not much different from standard- in fact, it was standard on the SV650Ns, carbed model at least. If you want a big change, you'll need to go further. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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10-01-07, 08:51 AM	#2
Baph Guest Posts: n/a	I've actually JUST ordered a new chain & sprocket set. If you want to gain top speed, you will loose some acceleration. If you want to gain acceleration, you will loose some top speed. I chose the latter. For me, this went from a 44 tooth standard rear sprocket to a 46. Which is the same as going down a tooth on the front. Check out the "Looking for a new chain" thread for specifics of what I opted for.

10-01-07, 09:57 AM	#5
GSXR Carlos Guest Posts: n/a	SV650S 15 front 44 rear 520 pitch chain SV650 15 front 45 rear 525 pitch chain (I THINK) if you're going for a bigger rear sprocket on an S you'll need the longer chain Hope that helps some people on here have gone 14t front and 47/48 rear, and all combinations in between

10-01-07, 10:19 AM	#7
GSXR Carlos Guest Posts: n/a	Baph, Be careful with that set up, and don't hold me to anything BUT The chain may fit those sprockets, but as i understand it, it MAY cause excess chain wear if your chain is too short - but don't hold me to it

10-01-07, 04:00 PM	#8
oldie Guest Posts: n/a	If I change from a stock set up to a 16 tooth front sprocket, will the chain be long enough? I have an '01 SVS. thanks, Oldie

10-01-07, 04:08 PM	#9
GSXR Carlos Guest Posts: n/a	I think so, but why go up on the front, that'll make your bike accelerate slower, and in theory have a higher top speed

10-01-07, 04:15 PM	#10
embee Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,802	I fitted a 16T on the g/box on my 01 SVS not long after getting the bike new, so the chain was still more or less the original length. It will fit with the std chain (and std 44 rear) but there's not an awful lot of spare movement at the wheel spindle, shouldn't be any problem though. If you want significantly more top speed you need a different bike I'm afraid. Power requirement goes effectively with the speed cubed, so going from 125 to 130mph (true speed) requires about 12% more power, and going from 125 to 135 requires over 25% more power, which you won't wring out of a SV650 without spending big money.