How does changing sprockets affect speedometer?
The speedo drive is taken from the gearbox, so the speedo would be out by the percentage change in the gearing. A front sprocket one tooth bigger and rear sprocket two teeth smaller would give 15.75mph per 1000 rpm, an increase of nearly 13%.
Do you need to replace rear wheel sprocket?
If you are not replacing the chain, installation of the chain over the sprocket is usually required to install the sprocket. If your front sprocket utilizes a bolt/nut, you’ll need to re-install the chain and rear wheel before tightening. Be sure to torque it to the spec in your owner’s manual.
What to do with a smaller front sprocket?
But a temporary solution might be to buy a smaller front sprocket, use it till the current chain wears out and then replace all by a bigger (normal) front sprocket and a bigger rear sprocket and a new matching chain.
How do you replace a sprocket on a hub?
Spray some contact cleaner onto the hub and wipe it down to clean it up before you place the new sprocket on the hub. Apply a small amount of medium strength thread locker to the threads of each of the sprocket bolts. DO NOT use anything stronger than medium strength for the thread locker as it is not necessary.
How can I loosen the rear brake sprocket?
When working on a machine that uses a nut or bolt to secure the sprocket to the shaft locking the shaft is imperative to loosening it. There are a handful of ways the sprocket can be secured. The rear brake – With the chain still attached, have a helper apply the rear brake and loosen the fastener.
If you are not replacing the chain, installation of the chain over the sprocket is usually required to install the sprocket. If your front sprocket utilizes a bolt/nut, you’ll need to re-install the chain and rear wheel before tightening. Be sure to torque it to the spec in your owner’s manual.
How much does it cost to change a front sprocket on a motorcycle?
If your chain is relatively new, it will not hurt it to change only one sprocket. Considering that a front sprocket is typically only $20-30, I recommend changing it as an inexpensive way to test a new gearing ratio, before you take the plunge and spend the money to change both sprockets and your chain.
Can you increase the rear sprocket for more acceleration?
you could increase the rear sprocket by two teeth or drop the front sprocket by one tooth to get more acceleration. Going with a larger rear sprocket could require a new (longer) chain. Replacing the front sprocket is typically the easiest and least expensive route.
Can a rear sprocket be removed on a transmoto?
Make sure you remove the rear wheel after loosening the countershaft sprocket bolt/nut. Support the rear wheel so that the brake disk does not contact the ground. The brake disk can easily distort if the wheel is accidentally loaded when working on the sprocket.