14t -> 16t sprockets

[Jay]

Can anyone recommend a good, breathable cover for my KLR? I keep it in a carport, so it doesn't have to be waterproof or sun-resistant. Maybe something that could be ordered on-line? Thanks, Jay

[Karl Raupp]

I haven't tried the 16t yet. I put my 15t back on and like it for overall use, Kawi did their homework on that one. I have a 14t here but I find it a serious pain in the ass the change. What is your secret? I gotta pull the rear axle nut cotter pin, loosen the bolt, kick the wheel to loosen the chain a LOT, undo the 3 bolts holding the plastic cover over the front sprocket, hammer down the locking washer, undo the big bolt, get super greasy and gritty getting the front sprocket off and then do everything in reverse. Not fun. I haven't tried just undoing the master clip on my chain yet, so maybe that's the ticket to an easy job. That doesn't take into consideration chain slack. I'm putting my 14t on next time I need to adjust the chain, but THAT's it. Too messy and time consuming for what should be a quick job. TTYL Karl

>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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