Locating a 18 tooth front sprocket stateside

[Pontiackid73]

Looking for an 18 tooth up front. Can't seem to find one stateside. Can anyone help?

[Big Rich]

Why not just get a smaller rear sprocket?

I haven't checked for myself,  but www.sprocketspeciallists.com have just about anything.

[mitch79]

Here you go, http://www.ebay.com/itm/390397072128
Hope it clears the gear shift shaft. Let us know what you think of it if you try it
EDIT: Wrong size

[Slack]

I seriously doubt it will fit.  A 17 tooth is TIGHT

[mitch79]

I seriously doubt it will fit.  A 17 tooth is TIGHT

Looking into it a bit more, according to SAFE-T in this thread http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=52610.msg602384#msg602384 an 18t sprocket will fit.
Not sure if it's a great idea but interested to hear how it goes

[Pontiackid73]

Ok the sprocket is ordered. I'm going to give it a shot. I do a lot of highway riding so we will see how it goes.

[SAFE-T]

Thanks for the link ~ the 18-tooth AFAM sprocket I bought from Bayside Performance is no longer available.

[prmas]

I am now running an 18 tooth front sprocket and 37 tooth rear with the standard chain. The 18t front has only been on 2 days and I have covered 507km with it. I like the feel of it as it has given the bike much longer legs. It was not a big step for me this time as I have been running 17/37 for about 12 months but it is a lot different to standard gearing. At an indicated 100kph/62mph I now show 4250 rpm. When new/standard it was 4900 at the same speed. The part number is JT565.18  and I got it on Amazon. It does not have the collar needed for the later bikes (mine is a K9) but I have just used two 26mm ID aluminium (aluminum to you guys) sump plug washers and it works a treat. They have stock. It cost me $22 including freight to Melbourne, Australia.

Good luck,
Macka

[lin]

hello maka many thanks for the sharing of your exprerience - great to hear from you.

it is overwhelming to read your impressions - and how you like it.

i will go the same way - well i hope that i will get the 18 t front sprocket form amazon.

many many greetings