Sprocket swap

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24 Sep 2015 22:12 #691829 by missionkz
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When changing the clutch cable today I popped off the 15 tooth and put on my 16 tooth. Reset the chain and rear axle.
Way better on the high speed freeways at 65mph-80 mph
But I can really feel the difference in snappy acceleration in 2nd through 5th gear.
I'm probably going back to 15/35 with the new chain a sprocket set. It's a good combination for me.

Bruce
1977 KZ1000A1
2016 Triumph T120 Bonneville
Far North East Metro Denver Colorado

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25 Sep 2015 10:00 #691885 by KZB2 650
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I know Steve is going through the same thing wanting to tame the r's at 70-80 but loves the snappier 15T .....am wondering if you could go half way with a 15 and a 33 or 34T rear......... different animal my 650 is (so maybe I should stay outta it ....Hope you don't mind) but I went with a 16/41 rear over the 16/42 for quite a while and lowered the r's maybe 200 at speed.......... not much diff but a little ........ almost went with a 40T this time but I always loved the snap a 15T front always gave me on mine and decided to go back to at least stock and not go higher.

I musta threw my 15t front I have on 20 times for a while but was always too much ...... a blast but if I remember right around 5,000 or just over at 60. :laugh: ............... A17T once (and only once) for a long trip but that really killed acceleration but lowered things 500 rpm again if I remember right.

1978 KZ650 b-2
700cc Wiseco kit 10 to 1.
1980 KZ750 cam, ape springs, stock clutch/ Barnett springs.
Vance and Hines Header w/ comp baffle and Ape pods, Dyna S and green coils, copper wires.
29MM smooth bores W/ 17.5 pilots, 0-6s and 117.5 main
16/42 gearing X ring chain and alum rear JT sprocket.

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25 Sep 2015 13:51 - 25 Sep 2015 13:52 #691909 by missionkz
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When younger and full of piss n vinegar.... I used to run a 14/37 combo. Damn that was super quick for stock looking street racing.

Bruce
1977 KZ1000A1
2016 Triumph T120 Bonneville
Far North East Metro Denver Colorado
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