31-07-14, 11:05 PM
(30-07-14, 04:56 PM)Jez link Wrote: I need to replace my sprockets on my 2003 Gen1 thou and I am thinking of lowering the gearing. Is a tooth down on the gearbox sprocket too much? Is the chain long enough to fit round a 46 tooth rear sprocket? Will it make the bike feel any different? Any thoughts in general?
BTW what is the size of the sprocket nut, please? Just need to make sure I have all I need before I start.
Why do you want to lower the gearing? Must admit I'm confused by this.
Our Gen 1 1000 already feels geared too low as standard - it doesn't need to rev so highly at everyday road speeds to still have plenty of overtaking poke without having to drop a gear. Using it at the Nurburgring I didn't notice any shortage of acceleration/responsiveness, again on standard gearing.
So, I'm interested in what you want to get from putting a smaller sprocket on the front (other than slightly accelerated chain wear)?