question of space

[Henry (Terry) Brigham]

When I asked about installing a different ( larger ) rear sprocket, I should have said 45-46T rear rather than 41-42T. ( Its been a long day ). Thanks again, Terry

[Mark Weaver]

hi terry. i had a 14t on for a while this summer, and i didn't notice the problem you describe, but i doubt it's a big deal. after a bit, the rubber will wear a little and then it should stop, once it gets worn down to the same relative height to the cog. it seems to me that if you install a 41 or 42 tooth sprocket on the back, you'll actually have a higher gear, since i think 43t is stock. i looked a bit, and sidewinder sprockets claims they'll sell me a 45t steel sprocket for $69, but i'm waiting until i wear out the current set. i believe you should have sufficient adjustment to take up 2 more teeth, but probably not much more than that. mw

> -----Original Message----- > From: Henry (Terry) Brigham [mailto:hbrigiii@...] > Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2000 2:09 PM > To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com > Subject: [DSN_klr650] Question of space > > > I need some help with a sprocket question. I just installed a 14T > countershaft sprocket on my Y2K KLR650 and now I am getting lots of rubber > dust from what seems like abnormal wear on the upper run of the > front chain > guide. With the 15T sprocket, I didn't show any wear but with the new > tighter bend of the chain, the chain seems to be rubbing a groove ( two > grooves ) in the upper top run of the chain guide. > I must mention that I have also installed the SHORT series 420 > Progressive shock that I got from Dual Star. I cant tell if this change > modifies the geometry of the sprocket vis-a-vis the swing arm. > There was not > any rubbing with just the short shock on until I installed the smaller > sprocket. > It looks like it might be wiser to install a 41-42T rear sprocket and > return to the stock 15T countershaft sprocket. Anybody know if the stock > 106 link chain will accept two more teeth from stock without having to > install a longer chain?? > By the way, I also installed stainless steed front brake line and > that modification amazingly transforms the front brake. It now works !!! > Highly worth the effort and minor expense. Many thanks for any > help you can > give. Yours, Terry > > > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... > Let's keep this list SPAM free! > > Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com > > >