dualseat extension?

[Darrel & Deanna]

So I tear into the A12 to r & r the sprockets and chain along with the requisite lubing of the swingarm and unitrak. I got after market sprockets that fit perfectly, but the c/s sprocket doesn't have the rubber wafers on it like the OEM piece. I believe the rubber makes the chain run quieter. My question is: is there a big noise difference without the rubber piece? If so, I'll probably exchange the sprocket and pay the OEM premium price. Anybody runnin' bare c/s sprockets? Darrel A12

[dooden]

Folks, Aftermarket countershaft sprocket goes on with stamped numbers facing out right ? Dooden A15 Green Ape

[ike_mankus]

Has anyone tried extending the dualseat farther back into the rack area? My wife doesn't have enough room with the stock set-up on my 2000 model. Doesn't need extra width, but wants more space to move around. She has her own bike, so we don't need to go that direction. I know a KLR isn't the greatest 2-up MC, but we like it so much in every other respect I'd hate to trade if we could improve things just a bit. I've modified the stock seat several times with some success, but doubt any aftermarket seat would help if it didn't extend farther back. Thanks!