14 tooth and 15 tooth... what's the difference compared to stock 16 tooth?? any difference between 14 and 15?
Wow.. triple post.
It's the # of teeth on the sprocket. Lower number in front/Larger number in rear will "shorten" the gear ratios. The lower you go the more you shorten the ratios. Basically means you'll get better acceleration but at the cost of running at higher RPMs as you would with the larger sprocket... IE- you'll top out at 100mph instead of 120mph b/c you'll be at redline sooner. Basically the same effect as putting a smaller overall diameter wheel/tire combo on a car or bike.
Shouldn't have to swap the chain w/ a new front. If you get a bigger one in the rear you probably will have to. With the front sprockets you'll just need to tighten the chain a bit with the adjusters on the end of the swingarms.
trey
hmm... thanks... do you know if i want to change out the sprockets, do i need to change out the chains also??
Quote from: treybradShouldn't have to swap the chain w/ a new front. If you get a bigger one in the rear you probably will have to. With the front sprockets you'll just need to tighten the chain a bit with the adjusters on the end of the swingarms.
Not if you swap out the front only. You're changing the overall diameter of everything very little with the small front sprocket by going down a couple teeth. If you get a larger sprocket in the rear (1 tooth down in front is equivilent to going 3 up in the rear) you'll probably have to get a new chain b/c the one you have will be too short.
trey