nklr - class action

[ktmh53@aol.com]

In a message dated 8/23/01 1:09:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time, richardm@... writes:

> Can the rear sprocket be used in either direction? Maybe a stupid > question, but I've never looked at it very carefully. Just > wondering... > > >

Yes I think so, mine has the tooth size to the outside for reference sakes Kurt Thomas NAS Patuxent River, MD N38.26.762, W76.44.614 http://members.tripod.com/kurt_thomas/">The Thomas' Family, US NAVY, KLR650 and VW Website [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[West Hovland]

Yes, but anything over 25 mph in reverse is really hard to handle... you want to talk about head shake! Seriously, are you talking about spinning the sprocket after it's worn, or installing backwards new? West

>Can the rear sprocket be used in either direction? Maybe a stupid >question, but I've never looked at it very carefully. Just >wondering...

[RichardM]

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "West Hovland" wrote:

>Seriously, are you talking about spinning the sprocket after it's >worn, or installing backwards new?

Flipping a not yet worn-out sprocket. What's prompting this question is that I'm faced with replacing a chain that isn't at the wear limit but instead has ~4 bad links that are flopping around. The sprocket looks fine - some wear but certainly NOT worn-out. Some people would say that it's OK to just throw a new chain onto a sprocket that isn't worn very much. I figure why not flip it over to present a fresh wear surface to the new chain. In theory, the chain will only contact the worn side of the teeth under deceleration. Engine braking presents far less torque to the driveline than does acceleration, and occurs less often. Keep in mind that this is not a totally shot shark-toothed POS that we're talking about. If it's OK to re-use the sprocket as-is, why would it NOT be OK to flip it? People are generally against the idea but they don't explain why. I've been digging for horror stories or failure reports on the 'net and I've come up empty-handed so far. In past postings, several people on rec.motorcycles.dirt have advocated flipping the rear sprocket over several times during the life of the chain in order to extend the life of the entire drivetrain. RM

[wingrj@aol.com]

In a message dated 8/23/01 17:59:22, ktmh53@... writes: << > Can the rear sprocket be used in either direction? >> Sure can. Watch the wear on your teeth, when the begin to show sign of wear, pull the sprocket off the turn it around, NBD. When the other side begin to show signs of wear, turn it around again, then again, then again, then again, when the teeth tip begin to fall off, time to replace the sprocket. Viewed best in the text font 'Courier' ___ /___\ (!* *!) __\^-^/__ / ___ \ _/ |___| \_ (__\=/ \=/__) O=|_[ ]_|=O \.---./ | = = | | =.-.= | !_|| ||_! =|| ||= <| |> | | | | _____`-'_____ Wish I could go through life like I go through traffic

[wgmcham@webtv.net]

Where can i get a 47 an 45 tooth rear sprocket for a 600 KLR? thanks Weldon 2/1 CAV

[Paul]

I'm thinking of buying an extra set of wheels & and knobby/paddle tires for dirt riding. I'd like to set the rear up with a lower geared sprocket. Does anybody know how many teeth I should be looking for to get the gearing down about 1 gear? Also, any ideas on how / where to relocate the license plate? Thanks. Paul in Sacramento

[Devon]

If you're going to use the stock chain and not have to add/subtract links every time you swap, you should change the front sprocket too. Jake (sagebrushmachine.com) sells a prevailing torque nut that doesn't require the tabbed lockwasher. 15-43 is stock, if you want LOW, 13-45 would leave you in about the same spot (chain-adjustment position) but a lot lower geared. 14-45 would be good too and not wear the chain as fast. I use 14-43 all the time. 3 teeth on the back counts as one on the front, so if you didn't want to change the front sprocket you'd need a 49 or 52 tooth rear. And another 4" of chain. Devon pjriss@... wrote:

>I'm thinking of buying an extra set of wheels & and knobby/paddle >tires for dirt riding. I'd like to set the rear up with a lower >geared sprocket. Does anybody know how many teeth I should be >looking for to get the gearing down about 1 gear? Also, any ideas on >how / where to relocate the license plate? Thanks. > >Paul in Sacramento > > > >List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html >Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: >DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > >

[swc6179]

Hello, I am new here, I have been reading the post and have gained a great deal of information. I have an 05 KLR 650, I have had it about 6 weeks. I changed the front sprocket from 15 tooth to 14 a tooth. I dident get the power I was wanting with the 14 tooth. Now I am looking to change the rear sprocket but cant find a selection of sprockets. If anyone knows of a site where I can find any sprockets, let me know thanks

[rsanders30117]

Standard KLR650 rear sprocket is 43 teeth. You can easily find a 45 for this bike from most sources such as Dennis Kirk of Sprocket Specialist. This changes your ratio by 3/43 or 7%.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "swc6179" wrote: > Hello, I am new here, I have been reading the post and have gained a > great deal of information. I have an 05 KLR 650, I have had it about 6 > weeks. I changed the front sprocket from 15 tooth to 14 a tooth. I > dident get the power I was wanting with the 14 tooth. Now I am looking > to change the rear sprocket but cant find a selection of sprockets. If > anyone knows of a site where I can find any sprockets, let me know > thanks

[Dave]

check out http://www.dual-star.com/index2/Service/GearCalc.htm

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "rsanders30117" wrote: > Standard KLR650 rear sprocket is 43 teeth. You can easily find a 45 > for this bike from most sources such as Dennis Kirk of Sprocket > Specialist. This changes your ratio by 3/43 or 7%. > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "swc6179" wrote: > > Hello, I am new here, I have been reading the post and have gained a > > great deal of information. I have an 05 KLR 650, I have had it about > 6 > > weeks. I changed the front sprocket from 15 tooth to 14 a tooth. I > > dident get the power I was wanting with the 14 tooth. Now I am > looking > > to change the rear sprocket but cant find a selection of sprockets. > If > > anyone knows of a site where I can find any sprockets, let me know > > thanks