Chain and sprockets.

Bondy · Post by **Bondy** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 5:32 pm

I know this has been up before but i cant find the thread. Anyway whats the standard size sprockets for the firestorm and what would anyone recomend to improve acceleration??? Also anyone got any suggestions on were to order from as i need mail order cos i need it sent out here.

Thanks boys and girls.

Max · Post by **Max** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 7:17 pm

16/41 is std gives approx 169 @ 9500 in top, 15/44 is good fun gives approx 148 @ 9500 in top

Bondy · Post by **Bondy** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 7:54 pm

Thanks for that. Think i'll go for the 15F44R How often am i gonna use 168MPH? I'll struggle to keep the front down

Bondy · Post by **Bondy** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 7:55 pm

Oh i forgot how many links does the chain have too?

mik_str · Post by **mik_str** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 8:18 pm

I believe it's 102....

Stratman · Post by **Stratman** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 8:21 pm

Kaz, how do you apply the hyperlink to "this place" like you did?

Max · Post by **Max** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 8:23 pm

mik_str wrote:I believe it's 102....

Beat me to it

Bondy · Post by **Bondy** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 9:36 pm

Thanks for your help got it on order cant wait to see what its like with the new sprockets.

marlbororman · Post by **marlbororman** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 10:37 pm

Bondy wrote:Thanks for your help got it on order cant wait to see what its like with the new sprockets.

Be carefull with yer right hand if its wet!!!!

If its dry lots of wheelies lol

cupasoop · Post by **cupasoop** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 10:50 pm

marlbororman wrote:Be carefull with yer right hand if its wet!!!!

It could slip off the end

Bondy · Post by **Bondy** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 11:43 pm

Lots of wheelies then. It hasn't rained in weeks

But only if i can keep my hands on the bars

pmcq · Post by **pmcq** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 3:06 pm

Bondy - I just fitted new sprockets and chain a few days ago. I went for the 15/43 combo and its great - there is defo a noticeably bigger pull when its opened up. Unfortunately the roads were crap so didnt push her too hard but did get a bit of wheelspin at one stage! Great improvement!

Bondy · Post by **Bondy** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 5:45 pm

I'm lookin forward to gettin the bike sorted, its been neglected for the past 4 month and used to get me to and from work so hopefully after the service, tyres(BT14's), Brake pads and chain and sprockets it should feel loads better. Was considerin new brake lines but my wifes not overly happy about the spendin and thats the stuff that needs done not what i want done.

LotusSevenMan · Post by **LotusSevenMan** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 6:23 pm

Bondy.
Just tell her (truthfully) that the Hel lines or whatever you are gonna use are safety related items that MUST be bought etc etc.
Might work?

alan · Post by **alan** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 6:25 pm

thats what i used to say but it didnt wash with a blade front end and singlesided arm