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New Chain & Sprockets?

4 posts Started 7 Apr 2010 Last recovered post 7 Apr 2010 Wayback Machine snapshot 10 Apr 2010

#1
So I ordered a new sprocket kit from "Sprocket Center" They don't have the stock gearing in stock, so I ordered a 44 rear and the stock 16 up front. So my question is will this gearing cause me any problems?? I.E. speedometer sensor... Anyone else running this setup? Any problems?
Thanks.
#2
There is no physical harm that can be done but your speedo will be thrown off even more than it already is which is about 5-7 mph over from the factory. In addition to this your odometer will register a higher than actual mileage and your RPM's will be higher at highway cruising speeed. The good news is that you'll get quicker acceleration in the lower gears.

Rollin
#3
One more thing, you will lose a few mph from your top speed. I'm sure this is very important to you since you probably spend the majority of your time going more than 130mph :laughing6-hehe:

Regards,
Rollin
#4

[image: View Post]RollinAgain, on 07 April 2010 - 04:27 PM, said:

One more thing, you will lose a few mph from your top speed. I'm sure this is very important to you since you probably spend the majority of your time going more than 130mph :laughing6-hehe:

Regards,
Rollin

Your Speedo will never know, so you'll still think you can that fast (or faster). I run a 15/45 setup and my speedo is off by about 20% eg. Speedo = 43, Actual =35; Speedo = 100, Actual = 80. but the 15t front makes most of the difference with a 44t rear you'll prob never notice it.
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