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[LBANK84@aol.com]

Quick question regarding sprockets. I have a 2001 Suzuki DR650 and am wondering what effect changing sprocket sizes and chain would have on performance. If I put a larger size rear sprocket on how would it affect low end and top end peformance? thanks.

[Kurt Simpson]

Quick question regarding sprockets. I have a 2001 Suzuki DR650 and am wondering what effect changing sprocket sizes and chain would have on performance. If I put a larger size rear sprocket on how would it affect low end and top end peformance? thanks. ________________ Larger rear sprocket, or smaller front sprocket have the same effect...produce lower gearing, higher revs for any given speed and reduce top end unless the bike hasn't been able to pull top end in present gearing. Reverse holds true. When for example you take a KLR with stock 15 front tooth and change to 16 it will often not pull top end in a high wind if loaded...so top speed is less than with a 15. Kurt

[professor.jim@worldnet.att.net]

My KLR had (stock)15/43T sprockets, almost a 1:3 ratio. Changing the front sprocket by 1 tooth has nearly the same effect as changing the rear sprocket by 3 teeth. For example: 14/43T is similar to 15/46 (good for dirt, less so on road) 16/43T is similar to 15/40 (good for road, less so off road) I switch between 14 & 16 tooth sprockets regularly. It's a whole lot quicker than swapping rear sprockets. My 15T sprocket makes a nice paper weight. You can search the messages from the web site for more detailed info on sprocket changes. Professor A9 Federal Way, WA. [USA] ++++++++++++++++++++++ --- LBANK84@a... wrote:

> Quick question regarding sprockets. > > I have a 2001 Suzuki DR650 and am wondering what effect changing

sprocket sizes and chain would have on performance.

> > If I put a larger size rear sprocket on how would it affect low > end and top end peformance? > > thanks.

[IronJungle@Hotmail.com]

I saw a blue/green KLR today at 2222 at 360 (Four Points) in Austin. The rider had a white helmet. Anyone on the list? Pat Austin TX