the sprocket size? which is best?

mdogruc

Joined Sep 2005

33 Posts | 0+

ADANA / TURKEY

Discussion Starter
• Oct 5, 2005

• #1

I'm surprized about my sprocket sizes. Up to the impression on the power of the bike I was expecting a bigger rear sprocket and a smaller front.. before ordering the new ones I counted the teeth number on them
and rear is 40teeth / front 15 teeth..

I'll order 48 rear and 14 front / I'll loose 25% of my top speed but I think my friction plates will last longer.. am I wrong?

**** and the most important question is : will my chain be ok with the new sprockets or will I have to make it longer?

thanks,

Mesut

urgent reply please, I'm about to order

 

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SM_Master

Joined Jun 2005

51 Posts | 0+

Norway

• Oct 5, 2005

• #2

Hi!

The chain may fit if the rear wheel is mounted at the back of swingarm ( where you adjust the chain tension )

Hope you understand=)

sorry for the bad english...

 

Taffy

Joined Nov 2001

17K Posts | 774+

Ely, England

• Oct 5, 2005

• #3

you will need at least 2 links on your chain. i suggest that you buy an oversize chain because the shops will normally say 114 or 118 or 122 etc etc. you can use a grinder to break links off or you can order a link breaker whilst you're at it. i always buy oversize and then break a link off etc.

regards

Taffy

 

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Horto

Joined Jun 2001

102 Posts | 0+

Melbourne Australia

• Oct 5, 2005

• #4

For general Bush riding most people find 14 - 48 gearing ideal. On open desert ride just up front to 15 tooth for 160KMH

Cheers Horto

 

mdogruc

Joined Sep 2005

33 Posts | 0+

ADANA / TURKEY

Discussion Starter
• Oct 5, 2005

• #5

I thought that the original size of the sprockets are 48/14 if the bike is new.. and I thought that my bikes sprockets are changed by the former owner ..

So which is the original set of sprockets..

 

husabutt

Joined Feb 2003

3K Posts | 384+

Escondido, Ca. USA

• Oct 5, 2005

• #6

You are correct. I went up two teeth on the rear sprocket on my 470. This works perfectly for me. It may however cause you have to shift too much on the 450. Try the stock gearing before you make any changes. I am leaving the gearing stock on my 450. The least I have to shift the better I like it

A Rekluse Autoclutch may make you happier than a gearing change.

 

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t-jet-tim

Joined Jan 2004

695 Posts | 0+

USA

• Oct 5, 2005

• #7

Take a look at how close your chain is
to the frame and swing arm near the
counter shaft sprocket before you go
smaller in front.

 

FinMoto

Joined Oct 2004

96 Posts | 0+

Italia

• Oct 6, 2005

• #8

for me original was 15 /42
Changed to 15 / 45 and no changes to the chain

Ciao

 

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sandskipper

Joined Aug 2003

517 Posts | 0+

Chandler, AZ, USA

• Oct 6, 2005

• #9

mdogruc,

Here is a link to sprocket ratios in my gallery. Take a look and see what combination will work best for you. As t-jet-tim had said, "Take a look at how close your chain is to the frame and swing arm near the counter shaft sprocket before you go smaller in front", as the chain will grind a nice groove in your frame and swing arm if the counter shaft sprocket is of to small a radius.


http://www.husaberg.org/modules.php?ful ... _photo.php

Regards,

 

mdogruc

Joined Sep 2005

33 Posts | 0+

ADANA / TURKEY

Discussion Starter
• Oct 6, 2005

• #10

My sprockets and chain arrived today, I'll mount them tomorrow and tell you the result. Theory and practise don't usually match so let me do and see..

thankyou very much for your replies,

Mesut

 

mdogruc

Joined Sep 2005

33 Posts | 0+

ADANA / TURKEY

Discussion Starter
• Oct 7, 2005

• #11

I mounted the new sprockets and the chain today..

the chain is 520 / 118 links.. I was very anxious about the length of the chain before it arrived , had doubts about its fitting with the new big rear sprocket.... SURPRISE: I had to cut 4 pins from the edge of the chain..

So to the ones who'll order chain.. don't doubt about the size.. 118 links is way too long for any combination..

take care..

Mesut

 

Taffy

Joined Nov 2001

17K Posts | 774+

Ely, England

• Oct 7, 2005

• #12

sorry i was so lazy. thinking back, i have 14/51 and could have given you the extreme the other way and got you closer. now you know though!

regards

Taffy