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Title: 15T Sproket Question.
Post by: Squidward on June 16, 2006, 10:13:32 PM
Will havin a 15t make it esaier for me to pull the front off the gurond? and keep it up?
Title: Re: 15T Sproket Question.
Post by: bubba zanetti on June 16, 2006, 10:19:54 PM
Dunno, but I found the easiest way is to use an engine hoist & rope.
Title: Re: 15T Sproket Question.
Post by: TragicImage on June 16, 2006, 10:22:25 PM
I believe he's refering to "poppin a wheelie".
Title: Re: 15T Sproket Question.
Post by: rangerbrown on June 16, 2006, 10:56:11 PM
gs and a wheely = bad bad things. the front fork seals will blow if the front end comes down too hard.


i would go to +3 rear and -1 on the front to get it to even think about powering up and staying there.
Title: Re: 15T Sproket Question.
Post by: bubba zanetti on June 17, 2006, 01:51:02 AM
Quote from: TragicImage on June 16, 2006, 10:22:25 PM
I believe he's refering to "poppin a wheelie".

you sure, cause that type of behavour is illegal  :nono:
Title: Re: 15T Sproket Question.
Post by: Kasumi on June 17, 2006, 01:54:07 AM
Everyone buy your sproket and chain set, and someone buy forkseals. There'l be someone who is ready to buy a set verrrry soon  :laugh:
Title: Re: 15T Sproket Question.
Post by: lachie on June 17, 2006, 02:37:22 AM
Quote from: rangerbrown on June 16, 2006, 10:56:11 PM
gs and a wheely = bad bad things. the front fork seals will blow if the front end comes down too hard.


i would go to +3 rear and -1 on the front to get it to even think about powering up and staying there.

i'm running the 15t sprocket on mine and it lifts in 1st and 2nd without any dramas.... get it up to about 3- 4k, flick the clutch and give it more revs - comes up nice an easy (about 2 feet high i get it at the moment my mates reckon) just back off slow dont snap the trottle closed and she'll be sweet...  :icon_mrgreen: :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: 15T Sproket Question.
Post by: rangerbrown on June 17, 2006, 08:25:21 AM
i woudl like to see that on the gs. a second gear pull up that is.
Title: Re: 15T Sproket Question.
Post by: suzuki gs500f on June 17, 2006, 08:36:31 AM
Ok, but what about the chain length? will it change?


Quote from: rangerbrown on June 16, 2006, 10:56:11 PM
gs and a wheely = bad bad things. the front fork seals will blow if the front end comes down too hard.


i would go to +3 rear and -1 on the front to get it to even think about powering up and staying there.
Title: Re: 15T Sproket Question.
Post by: Phaedrus on June 17, 2006, 08:48:47 AM
Quote from: lachie on June 17, 2006, 02:37:22 AM
i'm running the 15t sprocket on mine and it lifts in 1st and 2nd without any dramas.... get it up to about 3- 4k, flick the clutch and give it more revs - comes up nice an easy (about 2 feet high i get it at the moment my mates reckon) just back off slow dont snap the trottle closed and she'll be sweet...  :icon_mrgreen: :icon_mrgreen:

:o How much do you weigh? 98lbs? Haha. I wouldn't even think 3-4, I would think more like 8-9k?  :dunno_white:
Title: Re: 15T Sproket Question.
Post by: nick_villan on June 17, 2006, 10:04:41 AM
hey Phaedrus how does the 15 thooth sprocket affect highway driving? Are you still able to drive in 6th gear or are u an able to reach that gear any more? someone told me yesturday to return my sprocket because it didnt make sence to put it on my bike since i do a lot of highway driving.
Title: Re: 15T Sproket Question.
Post by: Wrecent_Wryder on June 17, 2006, 10:29:24 AM
j7
Title: Re: 15T Sproket Question.
Post by: nick_villan on June 17, 2006, 11:39:37 AM
a ok, thanks fro the info. i just dont want something to be extremyl buzzing. i plan on taking  7 hour trip on the highway this summer and i think it might be a good idea to stop the sprocket idea for a wile.
Title: Re: 15T Sproket Question.
Post by: My Name Is Dave on June 17, 2006, 11:48:46 AM
If you put on a 15T sprocket, only 2nd through 5th gears are accessible. It sucks.
Title: Re: 15T Sproket Question.
Post by: nick_villan on June 17, 2006, 11:57:40 AM
what????? what hapend to 1st and 6th?  :o
Title: Re: 15T Sproket Question.
Post by: Phaedrus on June 17, 2006, 01:02:54 PM
Quote from: nick_villan on June 17, 2006, 11:57:40 AM
what????? what hapend to 1st and 6th?  :o

He is just messing with you. He is referring to the fact that you need to shift out of 1st gear sooner and 6th gear doesn't feel as much like the 6th gear you are used to on the stock gearing (16 tooth).

I haven't done a lot of highway riding this year since the 15T - some, but not a lot, and it was ok. I'll know more after my trip to PA this weekend. In all tho, it really just revs higher as you are riding.
Title: Re: 15T Sproket Question.
Post by: Queso on June 17, 2006, 01:03:39 PM
Quote from: My Name Is Dave on June 17, 2006, 11:48:46 AM
If you put on a 15T sprocket, only 2nd through 5th gears are accessible. It sucks.

LOL  :laugh:
Title: Re: 15T Sproket Question.
Post by: nick_villan on June 17, 2006, 02:07:05 PM
aaaaa ok, thanks, very funny dave, once again a true comedian  :laugh:. u should try out for comedy central  :cheers:
Title: Re: 15T Sproket Question.
Post by: Wrecent_Wryder on June 17, 2006, 02:13:55 PM
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Title: Re: 15T Sproket Question.
Post by: CirclesCenter on June 17, 2006, 04:06:19 PM
I think I might have a 15, will check. Being that I can tach out 6th gear it is possible. (There are some roads with "Safe and prudent" as the only speed limit still.)

I have to admit that I might be looking into a 1000 (or so) cc rocket soon. (I mean like next season.)

Primary conteders: Honda Hornet (CB919), Suzuki GSX1400, Suzuki Hayabusa, Kawasaki Z1000, Honda VFR, Honda Blackbird.

Why? I dunno, I need rotator cuff injuries!
Title: Re: 15T Sproket Question.
Post by: Will McClard on June 17, 2006, 05:06:46 PM
QuoteI think I might have a 15, will check. Being that I can tach out 6th gear it is possible.

You would have to be doing about 125 mph to tack out in 6th with a 15 tooth front sprocket and stock rear.
Title: Re: 15T Sproket Question.
Post by: corndog67 on June 17, 2006, 06:59:17 PM
Mine will pull it off in first with the stock gearing, 10 mph roll, 8 grand, clutch it, straight up and down.  But you sure have to whip that puppy to make it do it.  And someone else was right about wanting to see someone yank onein second.  I want to see it too.
Title: Re: 15T Sproket Question.
Post by: lachie on June 18, 2006, 05:52:17 AM
Quote from: Phaedrus on June 17, 2006, 08:48:47 AM
Quote from: lachie on June 17, 2006, 02:37:22 AM
i'm running the 15t sprocket on mine and it lifts in 1st and 2nd without any dramas.... get it up to about 3- 4k, flick the clutch and give it more revs - comes up nice an easy (about 2 feet high i get it at the moment my mates reckon) just back off slow dont snap the trottle closed and she'll be sweet...  :icon_mrgreen: :icon_mrgreen:

:o How much do you weigh? 98lbs? Haha. I wouldn't even think 3-4, I would think more like 8-9k?  :dunno_white:


i weigh about 85kg's dunno what that is in pds.... but hey i can do it.... an yeah you rev out to about 7 - 8 as you flick the clutch....

if i can do it - i'm sure others can... no need to preload the front end and try jumpin it...
Title: Re: 15T Sproket Question.
Post by: Queso on June 18, 2006, 09:55:47 PM
As far as wheelies go... Why bother?  :dunno_white: They are hard on your bike, potentially damaging, and accomplish absolutely nothing apart from an "ooh, that guy did a wheelie on a motorcycle".... So what?  :cookoo:
Title: Re: 15T Sproket Question.
Post by: nick_villan on June 18, 2006, 10:57:48 PM
tonight i drove around and i found some guys stunting. me and my friend followed them for a wile and guess what, their was a cop at the coner lights went off and they got pulled over. now i dont think wellies are worth it.