chain/sprockets????

[aeronca]

whats the best chain/sprocket/counter shaft set up for a '95. mine needs a new one of each.

[tigerrider]

I can't remember what the stock is on the front (15?) but it's often suggested to add a tooth on the front to smooth out the highway buzz.

[steammoto]

I am also looking at getting a new chain. Although my sprockets should be fine(less than 5k on the odom) I will be going up a tooth on the counter sprocket to lessen highway buzz.

I believe stock to be 18t

[Mudhen]

I run 17/48 on my street setup.  That puts it around 6k rpm at 80mph where I'm usually cruising on my commute.  Not too buzzy, but I don't get great gas mileage...which is something else to consider when gearing down.  I get about 30mpg.

On my off road wheels I run the 17 front, but I have a 53 on that rear wheel.  It's an 18", though, which throws another wrench in the works...but it's down about another 500rpm over the 17/48 on the 17" wheel.

Pat

[aeronca]

good stuff, and lots to concider. i think i'll stick to a stock set-up for now, and spend some cash on a fender kind a like the one you got there mudhen.   thanks to all  :)

[CBAT]

To answer one of the questions; stock is 18/48. Some go to 19 on the front for mileage and 17 for low speed control. My one complaint on this bike is the hassle to change the countershaft sprocket. I saw one picture where a chopped the cover in half to allow for quick easy change out. I like that idea but can't remember where I saw that picture. Only drawback was he lost the dipstick to check the oil. Only had a bolt tapped into the hole where the stick used to be.

[Mudhen]

To answer one of the questions; stock is 18/48. Some go to 19 on the front for mileage and 17 for low speed control. My one complaint on this bike is the hassle to change the countershaft sprocket. I saw one picture where a chopped the cover in half to allow for quick easy change out. I like that idea but can't remember where I saw that picture. Only drawback was he lost the dipstick to check the oil. Only had a bolt tapped into the hole where the stick used to be.

That picture was probably Patricks.  A few of the German crew have done that mod, and I believe some have trimmed the dipstick down, too, so they can check the oil with it still.

I have a couple spare covers and will be trying it shortly.  Not having a dipstick doesn't bother me - my finger works fine  

[CBAT]

To answer one of the questions; stock is 18/48. Some go to 19 on the front for mileage and 17 for low speed control. My one complaint on this bike is the hassle to change the countershaft sprocket. I saw one picture where a chopped the cover in half to allow for quick easy change out. I like that idea but can't remember where I saw that picture. Only drawback was he lost the dipstick to check the oil. Only had a bolt tapped into the hole where the stick used to be.

That picture was probably Patricks.  A few of the German crew have done that mod, and I believe some have trimmed the dipstick down, too, so they can check the oil with it still.

I have a couple spare covers and will be trying it shortly.  Not having a dipstick doesn't bother me - my finger works fine  

Doooood, If you can make that work, I would gladly buy you a cheeseburger, a cup of coffee, a case of Shiner Boch, or whatever to get one of them.   The finger would work fine for me as well. I mean for checking the oil.  :lol: I'd love to be able to gear up for a long highway run then bring it down when I get at the destination....Colorado.

[Mudhen]

The finger would work fine for me as well. I mean for checking the oil.

You knew I was going to post this, didn't you!



I have a broken cover that will be my first attempt, and if that works I'll try one of my good ones.  Hopefully I'll have one spare good one when I'm done...

[CBAT]

Oh yeah, I've been reading ADV rider long enough to expect that as soon as I typed it.

[CBAT]

I'm thinking about setting up for highway mileage. Anyone running the 18 or 19 tooth front with the stock 48 tooth rear; What are your RPMs when running 70 mph? For you guys running 19; how slow can you run in first gear without slipping the clutch and what kind of mileage are your getting at highway speeds?