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: Sprocket kits


03blr6
08-13-2009, 03:00 PM
Hey guys i hate asking but i am absolutely clueless when it comes to the whole sprocket kit buying.I dont want a huge sprocket,like jason brittons for example,however i want to go bigger to make wheelies easier.Now,purchasing anything that has to do with sprockets is like asking me to buy a part for an airplane.I have no idea.Any help would be awesome as to what i need,what brands to look at,etc.etc. Thanks so much guys.

cyberbomb87
08-13-2009, 03:04 PM
well the most popular thing to do is the -1 (negative one tooth front sprocket) +2 (plus two teeth rear sprocket) and the 520 chain conversion...like $200...makes wheelies a lot easier I hear, I havent done it yet but thinking about it...

~03~Raven
08-13-2009, 05:28 PM
Well are you wanting to stunt or what? What year bike do you have? If you want the bike just to come up a little easier the -1/+2(about like going +5 in rear alone) is good. but if you want to be able to get better and really slow stuff down -1/+5 is pretty good(is like almost going +8 in the rear). Just depends. Some people don't even go down in the front and just throw like a +10 to +15 rear on. Sick innovations makes a +12(60T) rear for the 99-05 bikes. They also make a 50(+2) and a 55(+7) they are all 520 pitch, but I like them because they are steel instead of aluminum.

So depends on what you are wanting to do.

davey9237
08-13-2009, 07:50 PM
Depends on if your an experience rider and also depends on what you wanna do. I recommend going down one in the front sprocket to start its the cheapest way and you can still use your same chain. I didnt think it would help much just going down one sprocket but it def helps big difference. and its a cheap like 25.00 bucks.

Any questions feel free to ask.

I have a 2005 r6.

AdrenalineBoyz
08-14-2009, 11:14 AM
I am stock up front (reduces twitchiness) and 10 up in the rear ... pulls good on idle

AdrenalineBoyz
08-14-2009, 11:16 AM
Oh also i run 525 on my chain size as well

03blr6
08-14-2009, 02:55 PM
Thanks for all the advice guys.Oh and i have an 03.I dont want to go full out stunter,i would just like to be able to pull it up easier than what i can do with a stock sprocket.For that reason,and pretty much that reason alone i have been thinking about a sprocket kit

msu_1972
08-14-2009, 02:58 PM
i just bought my 520 set from motomummy. great deal and very fast shipping from those guys!

http://www.motomummy.com/store/product.php?productid=16291&cat=270&page=1

then i bought a speedohealer to correct my speedometer. there guys are the cheapest i have found anywhere online.

http://www.sporttour.com/motorcycle_accessory/speedohealer.htm

03blr6
08-14-2009, 05:23 PM
so in my situation,should i go -1/+2 or just go just +5 in the rear since they are apparently equal?

Smokin07
08-14-2009, 09:08 PM
I just put on my +5 sprocket on the rear, no change in the front. It pulls up easier and isnt to twitchy. im thinking bout going -1 in the front tho cuz im gonna start slowing it down to lot speed. i would just go -1 +2 because most the time u can re-use ur stock chain with the right size sprockets i.e: 520 525 530 etc. whatever the stock chain is. think its 525