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Hello All!
I have a question about my 2001 500R's sprockets. Some sources of information seem to say that the rear sprocket has between 41 and 42 teeth, while Kawa's spec PDF on their website claims 39. On the front I have seen 16 but the PDF says 15. With the bike in the shop for upgrades, I can't go out and count for myself, so I was hoping someone on this list could clarify. Obviously I'm inclined to believe the manufacturer's docs, but mistakes do happen.
I'm curious, because I am considering lowering the front sprocket by a tooth to gain a little more lift in the low gears, but i'm curious how it will effect the rest of the performance of the bike. I know it will drop a little bit off the top end, but I don't really think I need to be going 120 mph. :wink: I'm more interested in how much it will increase my cruising RPM at around 50-65 MPH.
I also need to change the tires (stock - bleh) and I was considering the Pirelli Diablo's that Freakinout has, but I can't seem to find the year on his bike, so I'm really hoping the 150/60R17 will fit mine as well. I'm having a really difficult time finding a nice sticky rear tire that's narrow enough.
Thanks for reading!
I have a question about my 2001 500R's sprockets. Some sources of information seem to say that the rear sprocket has between 41 and 42 teeth, while Kawa's spec PDF on their website claims 39. On the front I have seen 16 but the PDF says 15. With the bike in the shop for upgrades, I can't go out and count for myself, so I was hoping someone on this list could clarify. Obviously I'm inclined to believe the manufacturer's docs, but mistakes do happen.
I also need to change the tires (stock - bleh) and I was considering the Pirelli Diablo's that Freakinout has, but I can't seem to find the year on his bike, so I'm really hoping the 150/60R17 will fit mine as well. I'm having a really difficult time finding a nice sticky rear tire that's narrow enough.
Thanks for reading!