Re: Bigger Sprockets for better acceleration?

Posted by Four 2 4 on
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I agree with everything re-run said, and have changed both on several different bikes.  It's a faster swap to do the back, just not as much stuff to remove.  I have found that on these 70's-80's 750's (I have had  Kawasaki's and Hondas)  there is enough power in the motor, that the bottleneck in performance was top speed.  I have gone down at least one tooth size(rear sprocket) on all of the bikes I've had.  If you want the pull off the line, just feather the clutch a little, and keep the rpm's high.  Usually just keep the same front gear...one tooth down on back = about +5-8 mph (stock size front gear)

The newer sprockets add a nice clean look, and sometimes have "weight savers" punched through them...every little bit helps with these old tanks.  I have also found it's a good idea to change both front and rear gears and chain all at the same time.  This way you get consistent wear on all three.  If money is an issue, look at JC Whitney....I am not a huge fan of them, as some of thier stuff is garbage, but I have one of thier gears on my Honda now for about 3 years, and it's still in great shape.  

I never skimp on the chain.....that's just something you don't want issues with!  Keep it clean, and lubed up...DID or Regina chain are my fav's.  

MJ