[dsn_klr650] intro. and n. al rides and insurance and dealers

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Thanks Arne and Fred. So nobody builds larger steel rear sprockets for the KLR huh? Seems I could swap in a bigger rear and then the 16T would take me to near stock and the 14T would give a super low gear- this would be a neat setup with minimal chain wear for interstate travel. Maybe a sprocket from another bike might work? A KX or KDX? Has this been researched, or is it something that I can help out with? On another topic- I have Nationwide insurance. Progressive gave me a low quote, but that was bare bones coverage. Geico wanted $900/year while Nationwide wanted $400/year for really good coverage. I have all my material (auto/home/motor.) insurance through Nationwide and am very happy with their service. On yet another topic- I recommend Cycles Unlimited in Decatur for anyone in the N. AL area. They are much more helpful than the other dealer in the area and they don't get upset that you are wasting their time when you call with a question. The head mech. told me I can do my own service without voiding the warranty. Real nice guys. Just my $0.02. Thanks. James

--- In DSN_klr650@egroups.com, "Fred Hink" wrote: > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Arne Larsen" > To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com>; > Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2000 12:29 AM > Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Intro. and N. AL rides > > > > From: > > Subject: [DSN_klr650] Intro. and N. AL rides > > > > > > > Hello. My name is James and I live in N. AL. I've been reading the > > > posts for a couple of weeks now and appreciate all the technical > > > info. > > > > > > Questions: Will switching just the front sprocket give enough gear > > > reduction for tight trails and rocky hill climbs? > > > > Welcome aboard James. Many here are having great success with a 14 tooth > > front sprocket. You can change back and forth between this and the stock > 15 > > tooth without adjusting the chain. Having said this, one school of > thought > > is that a smaller front sprocket stresses the chain more, and the person > who > > posted this (sorry, dont's recall offhand) recommended going to a larger > > rear sprocket instead. > > > > Cheers, > > > > Arne > > > The only larger rear sprockets to speak of are made from aluminum and wear > out much faster than steel sprockets. The stock rear sprocket has 43 teeth. > I have found a 44T rear steel sprocket but I figure "what is the point?" > > I like using larger diameter sprockets since the tighter you have to bend > your chain around a sprocket, the more wear you will have. > > So since you don't have that many options for gearing, I would suggest like > Arne mentioned to drop your gearing with the 14T front sprocket. > > Fred