new sprocket
Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2000 9:48 pm
Luke,
P.B.I. makes a 16 tooth sprocket for the KLR650 and Fred sells
them. I use a 16T for road riding only, 14T for off road.
The 16T changes the engine rpm by about 7%, 5K rpm = 80 mph.
As a side benefit, chain life will be increased somewhat by
using the larger front sprocket.
Professor A9 Federal Way, WA. [USA]
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--- , "Luke " wrote:
> I would like to go with 16T in front but don't > want to replace de rear sprocket and the > chain yet... The bike has 4500 mi now. Is it a > bad idea? > > Luke > A14