Gen Mars, New rear sprocket on RS

[Chezfreddie@xxxxxx]

Have a set of Gen Mar risers for ST or RS for sale.  Used them on my RS for 
about 2 weeks and preferred the original bar placement.  As a result, the Gen 
Mars are for sale in new condition.  Install in 10 minutes with no mods or 
changes whatsoever.

Also have centerstand for 99 ST (won't fit '00 ST or RS) for sale cheap.  
Also left ST handlebar (with the sandblasted finish; the new issue is plain, 
unpolished).

Am installing 46 tooth rear sprocket (stock=43) in my RS tomorrow and will be 
pleased to share the results.  I know that Paul Steinbacher used a 45 tooth 
rear sprocket and he was real happy.  The 3 extra teeth make a difference of 
approx. 7% in the gearing and is  1.75% lower gearing than changing the front 
drive sprocket from 19 teeth to 18 (5.25%).  Two additional teeth in the rear 
sprocket (like Paul's) make a difference of approx. 4.7%.

Will be using the alloy Sprocket Specialists unit which is lighter than the 
steel one fitted as stock (less unsprung weight).

The RS is more amenable to changing the rear (vs. front) sprocket as the 
stock rear axle position on the swing arm is nearly all the way out and there 
might not be enough room to take up the slack caused by a smaller front 
sprocket (as well as adjust the chain as it ages and stretches).  There is 
the option of removing a link and re-peening the chain.  For you guys with 
the fancy single-sided swingarm, you can just spin your eccentric adjuster 
around and go either way.

Fred Honigman (610) 783-0849
00 RS Eclipse Blue



 

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