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Title: 15T front sprocket??
Post by: souljeroflight on July 27, 2008, 01:10:26 PM
so i ordered a 15 T front sprocket for my 05 gsF am i also going to need to buy a new chain?
Title: Re: 15T front sprocket??
Post by: AFMO on July 27, 2008, 01:19:19 PM
No...will have to tighten yours up though
Title: Re: 15T front sprocket??
Post by: scottpA_GS on July 27, 2008, 02:04:32 PM

When I put mine on i put on a new chain as well.. But, I cut the new one the same as the old... it adjusts a bit further back, but there is still room to play with  :cheers:
Title: Re: 15T front sprocket??
Post by: souljeroflight on July 27, 2008, 05:45:22 PM
so when adjusting the chain to be tighter how do i know if its too tight or too loose is there a thread on this already? i have read the wiki on replacing the sproket but havent got as far as tightening my chain. any info would be increadibly helpfull thanks
Title: Re: 15T front sprocket??
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on July 27, 2008, 05:55:27 PM
I'm running a 14t with stock length chain.
Title: Re: 15T front sprocket??
Post by: souljeroflight on July 27, 2008, 05:58:10 PM
whats your top end speed like with a 14t  sproket
Title: Re: 15T front sprocket??
Post by: Teek on July 27, 2008, 11:22:27 PM
I've only got up to about 85 on a crappy diamond grooved fwy on my 14t but only in 5th, I got a funky wobble from the grooves and so slowed down quick. We have no straight lines on smooth pavement with no traffic here. You should be able to go a lot faster than that. I had to tighten my chain was all, 14t fit fine.
Title: Re: 15T front sprocket??
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on July 28, 2008, 04:51:21 AM
Quote from: souljeroflight on July 27, 2008, 05:58:10 PM
whats your top end speed like with a 14t  sproket

Haven't really tested it since I installed it. I have had a couple extended runs at around 105mph real speed.