what sprocket set up..!!

[GSF500]

Just curious what sprocket set up you like? Do you like quick off the line or top end better? I am running 17Front and 32 rear but I am  going to switch it up this spring. who is running a 14 front and 39 rear and what kind of top end should I expect with this set up? 

[adidasguy]

Considering stock is 16/39, I have no idea how you can get moving with that combination (17/32). Starting off up a hill must be murder on the clutch. Slow traffic must be impossible to do.

Curious as to who came up with that setup and why?

I am stock except one bike is 15/39. That's a little better for city riding as I can stay in 2nd or 3rd more and not have to downshift a much in slow traffic.

[gsatterw]

i did 14/41, and it got up and went, but my gas mileage was horrible, and I went through my gears very quickly. Running 15/41 now, mileage is better and gearbox is more usable. Highly recommended, and I can hit 100 mph.

[jestercinti]

Bone stock 16/39.  Don't fvck with it I say.

Once when I was in Chattanooga, TN area I could not keep up with the VTX 1800 I was with through the mountains.  WOT at 65. 

That is the only time I had issues keeping up with other bikers.

[GSF500]

I have been running 17/32 for over 9000 miles and I only ran the stock set up 16/39 for a short period.....it's been so long ago I don't remember how the bike rode. I came up with this set up to get max mpg and I get around 75mpg with the combo, I currently have with no clutch issues to get it to go. I even ride 2 up with no problems, don't shift as much, stay in gear longer plus I have more top end, the bike actually runs smoother. This combo is great for cruising. I want to change my riding style and give it more pep on the back roads so I thought I would change it to 14/39 combo and see how I like it and get ideas to what others like and don't like. I may be thanks for the replies. 

[GSF500]

wot at 65 maybe I will leave it alone..!! Thanks

[DrtRydr23]

Bone stock 16/39.  Don't fvck with it I say.

Once when I was in Chattanooga, TN area I could not keep up with the VTX 1800 I was with through the mountains.  WOT at 65. 

That is the only time I had issues keeping up with other bikers.

??

Were you riding into the strongest head wind ever?  I'm pretty sure I've hit 100 with stock gearing in the past, not that I do it often.

[jestercinti]

Let me clarify...the WOT at 65MPH was on I-24 between Nashville and Chattanooga TN.  Going up a long incline mountain, I fell behind.  Downshifting didn't do much.  Between curves, etc. it was WOT.

Normal flat surfaces, I have hit 85-90 indicated.  Typically going up steep hills is where the power falls off at highway speeds.

[DrtRydr23]

Let me clarify...the WOT at 65MPH was on I-24 between Nashville and Chattanooga TN.  Going up a long incline mountain, I fell behind.  Downshifting didn't do much.  Between curves, etc. it was WOT.

Normal flat surfaces, I have hit 85-90 indicated.  Typically going up steep hills is where the power falls off at highway speeds.

Tell me you at least caught the VTX in the curves.  That is a monster of a bike.  I really like the old C model of the VTX1800.

[Suzuki Stevo]

I used my GS500F for lightweight Touring (solo), 17/39 did what I wanted 

[Higgins13]

16/46. Changed the rear to save my front sprocket and chain. Redlines at 190kph. Gets there quick though. 1000kph is 6000RPM, Left enough room to add 17 in front if i want...

[gsatterw]

^did you GPS that? 190 kph is 118 mph...and stock won't get you there...how does 16/46 get you there?

[dread_au]

17/39 here as I plan to be doing some long distance riding soon 

[GSF500]

Thanks for the info..!!

[Higgins13]

^did you GPS that? 190 kph is 118 mph...and stock won't get you there...how does 16/46 get you there?

NO GPS, Maybe Canadian bikes are just faster

[crzydood17]

118 indicated would be like 107?

[gsatterw]

I just thought that typically when you go down in front or up in back, top speed drops, and stock top speed for me (indicated) was like 110 mph

[SAFE-T]

17/32 > 14/39

That's a significant change ~ like keeping the stock front sprocket and going up 16teeth in the rear LOL ~ you'll definitely feel the difference

[SAFE-T]

16/46 will have some significant speedo error.

[gsatterw]

but the speedo is driven by the front wheel, how do sprocket sizes affect that? I though the only thing to affect that is the height of your front tire