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·Just thought I would start a thread about sprockets. I know some of you are new to riding and need to get down the basics first. Then you want ot start with making the bike your own, like we all have a tendency to do.
First things first, I can assu
Just thought I would start a thread about sprockets. I know some of you are new to riding and need to get down the basics first. Then you want ot start with making the bike your own, like we all have a tendency to do. First things first, I can assure you one of the best bangs for your buck is sprockets. I have always done two things when I first get a bike. The first is take it to a bike shop in houston which sets up my suspension (look into it, it will improve your riding and confidence in the bike). The next is on a typical sport bike I would do a -1/+2 sprocket set up. That means you go one tooth down on the front sprocket and 2 teeth up on the rear. This translates into an increase in acceleration on the bike. It is a very noticable increase and will only set you back about $75 dollars if you go with a good company like VORTEX. Now when you do this conversion remember your RPMs will be higher while cruising so it takes away form your top end. Something like that on a big CC bike is not a big deal because they can travel 170MPH. On our bikes you may not want to sacrifice top end. But with this bike I am actually going to by 2 sprocket set ups. The first will be the traditional -1/+2 and the next will be a reverse +1/-3. That will give about 5 to 8 MPH faster top end or more depending on conditions (I have to guess at this point, dont have them yet). This will also increase the already outstanding fuel milage form the bike as that will make the cruising RPMs lower at higher speeds. Enough with the long post, I hope I have helped you guys out. I have been around bikes my whole life and have some good info....sometimes.....hope to get more definite numbers soon as I will be ordering the sprockets in a few weeks. I called VORTEX and they can custom make them for us. It doesnt cost any extra. I also had a few years where I stunted and have gotten 75 tooth rear sprockets before......those are only good for slow wheelies, I wouldnt recomend that for a daily riding bike. But anyway, keep in mind that power comanders and exhaust do add to performance but sprockets can give you great value for your dollar and they are easy to install. The standard conversion I talked about does not require you to buy a new chain, the stock will work. I have done it to all of my sport bikes. Stay Safe everyone!!
First things first, I can assuJust thought I would start a thread about sprockets. I know some of you are new to riding and need to get down the basics first. Then you want ot start with making the bike your own, like we all have a tendency to do.
First things first, I can assure you one of the best bangs for your buck is sprockets. I have always done two things when I first get a bike. The first is take it to a bike shop in houston which sets up my suspension (look into it, it will improve your riding and confidence in the bike). The next is on a typical sport bike I would do a -1/+2 sprocket set up. That means you go one tooth down on the front sprocket and 2 teeth up on the rear. This translates into an increase in acceleration on the bike. It is a very noticable increase and will only set you back about $75 dollars if you go with a good company like VORTEX. Now when you do this conversion remember your RPMs will be higher while cruising so it takes away form your top end. Something like that on a big CC bike is not a big deal because they can travel 170MPH. On our bikes you may not want to sacrifice top end. But with this bike I am actually going to by 2 sprocket set ups. The first will be the traditional -1/+2 and the next will be a reverse +1/-3. That will give about 5 to 8 MPH faster top end or more depending on conditions (I have to guess at this point, dont have them yet). This will also increase the already outstanding fuel milage form the bike as that will make the cruising RPMs lower at higher speeds. Enough with the long post, I hope I have helped you guys out. I have been around bikes my whole life and have some good info....sometimes.....hope to get more definite numbers soon as I will be ordering the sprockets in a few weeks. I called VORTEX and they can custom make them for us. It doesnt cost any extra. I also had a few years where I stunted and have gotten 75 tooth rear sprockets before......those are only good for slow wheelies, I wouldnt recomend that for a daily riding bike. But anyway, keep in mind that power comanders and exhaust do add to performance but sprockets can give you great value for your dollar and they are easy to install. The standard conversion I talked about does not require you to buy a new chain, the stock will work. I have done it to all of my sport bikes. Stay Safe everyone!!
