Changeing the sprockets (15t)?

[mountindewGS]

Our bikes have alot of top end and very little bottem end which is good for beginners. What I want to do is add more torque to the bottem end without losing much top end. from what Iv'e read in past post it sound like I want a 15t front sprocket? Iv'e also read about the 14t front sprocket but it dosn't sound very good for your engine and chain. Am I getting the right idea from the past post on what front sprocket to use? I have a 2004 suzuki Gs500f do I need a front sprocket with a shoulder or no shoulder?

[leo]

Our bikes have alot of top end and very little bottem end which is good for beginners. What I want to do is add more torque to the bottem end without losing much top end. from what Iv'e read in past post it sound like I want a 15t front sprocket? Iv'e also read about the 14t front sprocket but it dosn't sound very good for your engine and chain. Am I getting the right idea from the past post on what front sprocket to use? I have a 2004 suzuki Gs500f do I need a front sprocket with a shoulder or no shoulder?

I believe you are right on track. I don't know much, but I don know that you want a 15t. Now a 14t is more, but I don't know about the side effects. I don't believe you need a new chain with the 15t.

You lost me on the shoulder stuff.  :dunno:

[mjm]

I have a 2004 suzuki Gs500f do I need a front sprocket with a shoulder or no shoulder?

With.  14 tooth can raise the highway rpm to an itrritating level - if your main use is lower speed roads you will never notice.

[RVertigo]

You can also change the rear sprocket to a different size.

Search through a few 15T threads to see what people have said...  Not a huge difference, but still noticeable.

[mountindewGS]

Will I did read the ones I could find about change the sprocket to a 15t or 14t, and it seem alot more people like the stock rear sprocket and a 15t in the front. But what I would like to know is what dose the 15t front sprocket exactly change? what dose the 14t front sprocket change?

[RVertigo]

It will change your gear ratios...

So...  You'll need to shift a little earlier and a little more often...  and have less top end (meaning 110 MPH is pretty much out of the question).

The good news is that you have a little more torque to the wheel.