Sprocket Decision

[wooly72]

Hey guys, unfortunately in my area my baby is close to storage time since the weather will be changing dramatically soon. I want to get a few mods done to her before (and maybe even during) her stay in the garage.

Since I am putting new tires and exhaust w/ PCIII and o2 sensors, I decided to take off the EVAP canister (already did PAIR mods), K&N filter, Sarge seat, take off center stand, and now I have a decision about the sprocket/chain mod.

My question is: I am 255 lbs (have been since college) and don't see myself losing much weight, but I would like to get more accel and wanted to know which rear sprocket might help me lift the front end up some. Some guys say anything from going +2 to +4 on the rear will help achieve this.

I don't care about losing top speed, I don't really like going over 100+ anyway, but I would like better accel and I really love my VFR and don't want to trade her for a supersport.

Any suggestions would really be appreciated. Thanks.

[Baileyrock]

Thanks for the info guys. I don't want to be doing any stunting, so maybe +4 isn't the way to go. Either +2 or 3 sounds more realistic I guess. Does the new chain / rear sprocket need to be 530? I didn't really want to have to change the front sprocket, unless I have too.

I would suggest the (15/45) 1dn front & 2 up rear(530) kits from these guys! :thumbsup:

Will feel like you added 30 hp accelleration wise! :unsure:

Sprocket Center.

http://www.sprocketcenter.com/p/370349/ste...vfr-750800.html

[DaBody1]

Going up the additional teeth in the rear will raise your rpms enough to(possibly) make highway riding too 'buzzy', and it will hurt your gas mileage more than just going down 1 in front.

Gotcha... thanx for the heads up. I think that I will take the modest approach and go 1 tooth down in front.

What do you think it would do to fuel? and top end speed with that change? I STILL HAVENT DECIDED which kit to buy.

[DaBody1]

:biggrin:

I'm going to answer my own question.... Just in case anyone else was looking for this information:

http://www.motorcycleanchor.com/motorcycle...rocketmath.html

This link will teach you everything you need to know about sprocket math. I ordered the 45/15. Will repost after I have them installed APRIL 19th (booooooooooooooooooooo) would do it myself but I'm afraid I would mess things up.

[Guest]

Guys-

Sprocket specialist doesn't carry steel 530 45T (+2) rear sprockets.

Where does one get them?

Thanks

Linky:

Those look sweet!

[CrazyInNYC]

Guys-

Sprocket specialist doesn't carry steel 530 45T (+2) rear sprockets.

Where does one get them?

Thanks

What about this one? Is it not steel?

DRIVE SYSTEMS 530 Steel Rear Sprocket- HONDA

D10619

[Veefer Madness]

Guys-

Sprocket specialist doesn't carry steel 530 45T (+2) rear sprockets.

Where does one get them?

Thanks

What about this one? Is it not steel?

DRIVE SYSTEMS 530 Steel Rear Sprocket- HONDA

D10619

Are you aware of this?

They're also pondering a 43T rear option..

http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.p...c=40873&hl=