Re: Install a 16 Tooth Front Sprocket
 

Too much shuffling.

Re: Install a 16 Tooth Front Sprocket
 

With this fancy guide I'm gonna try this on my VL250 (which, if you didn't know, is practically the twin cylinder version of the GZ). Most of the parts are the same so hopefully it'll be as straight forward as it looks.

Re: Install a 16 Tooth Front Sprocket
 

It would be just as straight forward.Does the VL have the 15 tooth sprocket?
:) :??:

Re: Install a 16 Tooth Front Sprocket
 

You should be able to do the deed without any problems. The front sprocket can only be in one place and behind a guard the same as it's cousin. Might be a handy idea to wrap some velcro around the front brake lever to help secure the bike from rolling while you are wrenching.

Re: Install a 16 Tooth Front Sprocket
 

Just bought my sprocket off ebay :) came for 25€ total... Hope it's worth it!

Re: Install a 16 Tooth Front Sprocket
 

My wife and I live down here in the Florida Keys, where the only road going anywhere is US1, 55mph 24/7, and not a hill for 500 miles. Sounds like this mod is exactly what we need to do so my wife can keep up with the traffic. She loves her GZ, so we will make it work! Great instructions, jonathan180i, you make it sound easy enough to do. As with all mods, I will update with results, as it seems some like the mod while others are unconvinced. We shall see...

Re: Install a 16 Tooth Front Sprocket
 

It worked... I yanked and pulled a bit to get the new sprocket on but I managed! Looks all fine! I will try it as soon as it stops raining!
Now to the next topic: chain slack! I am never confident with this, is there a precise way to tell how much slack is right?

Futhermore i have in my hand the 15t sprocket (it had just about 1000 km): is it normal that it shows more wear on the inside (the face facing the engine) than on the outside? It's just like the surface layer is worn off, but still? Is it normal? Any insights?

Re: Install a 16 Tooth Front Sprocket
 

I posted that I am going to do this mod soon, and have all the tools and sprocket, but I can't find it shown here what torque (ft-lbs.) to tighten the sprocket nut to. I assume some enlightened being here on GZ250bike.com has that answer? Will you share it, or at least point out to me where I should have read it somewhere in this thread but was too lazy to see it?

Thanks!

O_o

Re: Install a 16 Tooth Front Sprocket
 

I never torqued mine.I just tightened it good & tight and made sure that the washer was flattened against the nut.
:cool: :)

Re: Install a 16 Tooth Front Sprocket
 

65 ft-lbs, from page 3-7 in the manual.