Re: [ST] Re: Sprocket Changes

["Ari Haapaniemi" <hapsu@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi,

have also ordered front sprocket down one teeth. Have also a rear hugger. How bad was the clearance problem and how did you manage to get over it?

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May the torque be with you,

Ari
hapsu@xxxxxxxxxx
ari.haapaniemi@xxxxxxx
Sprint RS -01 


> > intended to go down one tooth on the front sprocket
> > better to go up in teeth on the rear sprocket insted
> 
> This is a good question. I went for the smaller front on my RS, because a
> front is cheaper, and because it's easier to fit, and because you don't have
> to buy a longer chain (just take a link out). And it had the desired effect
> (more 'oomph' everywhere, and better low rpm/traffic behaviour too). BUT it
> caused unexpected clearance problems when I tried to fit a hugger between
> the swingarm and the now further forward rear wheel! And I don't know about
> chain wear yet.
> 
> So if you don't mind the slight extra hassle of replacing the rear, and you
> do it at new chain time anyway, then I guess a bigger rear might technically
> be better. You can also be more subtle, with 2 teeth at the rear being a
> smaller gear change than 1 at the front, but 3 being slightly more radical.
> 




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