Lost John
Registered user
Has anyone tried fitting a smaller sprocket on the back or a bigger sprocket on thr front of the 800? Would like to sit at 90 without wanting to wait for a piston to jump out the side.
Hi, I just traded my yellow F800Gs, but a few weeks ago I ordered a renthal 17tooth front sprocket thinking it had originally a 16tooth one from the factory.
When I got it off it was exactly the same, my next move was to order a smaller rear sprocket, I think it's the only way so check the teeth before u order, might save u some £££..
17 now on the front of mine, lowers the cruising speed revs my 500rpm, fuel economy is up getting 64 cruising at 85mph.
Best £15 mod I've done to the bike.
Does this mod make any noticeable difference to the acceleration?
Andy.
I always thought the standard gearing was made for the bike going off-road with knobblies on. Way to low for everyday road riding. It will still pull away on an incline in 2nd
How different we all are. I have gone down to a 15 on the front and up to a 45 (from 42) and I think it is now perfect for normal weekend riding.
It was working hard on a 4 day trip to Scotland though.
Jeez ... what's that - 70 max in top?
How different we all are. edit: deja vu.. :0)
I'm trying to suss out the best mix for sharper acceleration and useability on rough tracks. I run TKC's permanantly and live in the Far North of Scotchland - so sitting at 90mph in a straight line isn't exactly at the top of my list. I want low end useability, more mid range pull and couldn't give a monkeys about fuel consumption or high cruising speeds.
What do we reckon for that, then?