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Counter sprocket
#176231 06/26/2007 5:29 PM
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Hi,

Hope someone can assist with this question. Thanks in advance. A friend told me that if one is going to do a very long ride, over 400 miles, the front sprocket should be brought up to 18 or 19 tooth in order to lower the rpms'. I am taking 2 long rides this August. No passengers. The first ride will be roughly 1000 miles over 3 days (all highway) and the other trip will be about 450 miles in 1 day, also highway riding. Is this tru about the RPM's? Also, do any other things need to be done other than just putting on a new sprocket? My 2005 TBA is stock with exception of the AI removed and windshield.
Thanks,
Ron

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rons_tba05 #176232 06/26/2007 6:23 PM
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I had set up 19/41 and really it is good for highway 5th gear was a highway gear only


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rons_tba05 #176233 06/26/2007 6:29 PM
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The bike will handle the ride with the factory 17 tooth sprocket just fine. The question is whether you would like a small rpm drop. I run a 18 tooth sprocket on my bike an I love it. I ride mostly back roads with a little hwy and city. It not a big expence so you can buy an 18 and try it out, if you don't like it you can probably sell it here.

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alabama_al #176234 06/26/2007 6:43 PM
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Thanks,

Did you have to do anything other than taking the chain off and putting back on? My dealer is well...forget him. I have not done anything to my bike other than gas, and chain wax. This would be my first.


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rons_tba05 #176235 06/26/2007 8:21 PM
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first take the cover off the counter shaft sprocket on the
right side of the bike.
then loosen the nut on the sprocket.
then loosen the rear axel and the rear wheel adjusters to
slacken the chain. when you have the chain loose enough
you can then remove the front sprocket and change to the
size you want.


install is reverse of removal...


I always wanted to say that.


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rons_tba05 #176236 06/26/2007 9:29 PM
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Love my 18 tooth, can't imagine going back to the 17 tooth. A torque wrench and some large sockets are needed. I belive a 24mm is on the sprocket?


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ssjones #176237 06/26/2007 10:30 PM
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The front sprocket nut is a 36mm (or 1 7/16"). I had to use an adaptor with my 1/2" ratchet and torque wrench. You can find the sockets at Sears or AutoZone.


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