Flyingpony
3rd June 2005, 15:09
Stock they run 428 pitch chain/sprocket. Sprockets are front 14t and rear 49t. Sadly, the FXR doesn't have aftermarket (duplicate of genuine) sprockets made for it.
One bike shop said I could run a 520 pitch chain/sprocket. Apparently I'll then get a longer life out of the chain because with 250cc single they can get to 20-25k. ( My 428's reached 10k and died ).
Verified with other bike shops and they asked me "Why would you?"
To that I replied: "Got suggested it so I'm just wondering what you think about it".
Their reply: "A 428 is sufficent for a 150cc and has less drag (resistance), with a 520 there might not be enough clearance around front and rear chain guards etc".
So, are there any other FXR150's out there running 520 pitch?
And if so
number of tooth on front sprocket
number of tooth on rear sprocket
how did this impact on fuel economy
how did this impact on performance
how many k was it good for
other ...
This is just a question. Think I'll still put a 428 on, but then the rear sprocket will change to 47t. Not sure what impact dropping 2 teeth will be like. Know it'll be slightly higher geared but what kind of impact will it have?
What you other FXR's have running as number of teeth and what impact does this have on bike fuel consumption/performance?
Many thanks to you all!
One bike shop said I could run a 520 pitch chain/sprocket. Apparently I'll then get a longer life out of the chain because with 250cc single they can get to 20-25k. ( My 428's reached 10k and died ).
Verified with other bike shops and they asked me "Why would you?"
To that I replied: "Got suggested it so I'm just wondering what you think about it".
Their reply: "A 428 is sufficent for a 150cc and has less drag (resistance), with a 520 there might not be enough clearance around front and rear chain guards etc".
So, are there any other FXR150's out there running 520 pitch?
And if so
number of tooth on front sprocket
number of tooth on rear sprocket
how did this impact on fuel economy
how did this impact on performance
how many k was it good for
other ...
This is just a question. Think I'll still put a 428 on, but then the rear sprocket will change to 47t. Not sure what impact dropping 2 teeth will be like. Know it'll be slightly higher geared but what kind of impact will it have?
What you other FXR's have running as number of teeth and what impact does this have on bike fuel consumption/performance?
Many thanks to you all!