Rebuilt the engine!

[Water Warrior 2]

Sounds like a sucessful rebuild.

[MLGTIB]

It definitely was. Now I am thinking of adding the 16t sprocket, but i am not sure. I am worried that the engine will rev to high. What do you guys and girls think I should do. :??:

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by MLGTIB

It definitely was. Now I am thinking of adding the 16t sprocket, but i am not sure. I am worried that the engine will rev to high. What do you guys and girls think I should do. :??:

Going from a 15 to a 16 tooth front sprocket will reduce the rpm.

[MLGTIB]

So if i am understanding this correctly, it will reduce the rpms and increase my speed capability.

[patrick_777]

It will lower the top end speed slightly too.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by MLGTIB

So if i am understanding this correctly, it will reduce the rpms and increase my speed capability.

Theoretically except........the little 250 runs out of raw housepower when the wind resistance gets to high so you typically loose a little top end in 5th gear. With the rebuild you have done, it might not be as noticeable to you as it is for most.

The real advantage is in the lower gears where you WILL gain some speed and can stay in each gear a bit longer. If you encounter a situation where it won't pull in 5th gear, it will do ~50 in 4th for short stretches.

[MLGTIB]

if that is the case then I think i am just going to leave it alone. I thought that I would get a bit more speed overall. Thanks for the clarifications guys. Happy riding to all.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by MLGTIB

if that is the case then I think i am just going to leave it alone. I thought that I would get a bit more speed overall. Thanks for the clarifications guys. Happy riding to all.

If you do much freeway riding, that's probably a good decision......BUT.....

A LOT of us have been amazed at the better feel and it only costs about $16 and takes about a half hour to change out, including a minor chain adjustment.

If you don't get on the freeways much, I highly recommend that you try it. With your mechanical skills, it should be a breeze to change back.

[MLGTIB]

I have never taken it on the freeways. I am more of a street and canyon rider. I guess it wouldn't hurt to try it and see how it feels. Which one would be the best to get and from where?

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by MLGTIB

Which one would be the best to get and from where?

A sprocket is a sprocket. I got mine through the dealer; about $16 and 3-day delivery, steel.
For that price, I didn't even look around. I think they charged me 1/2 labor to install it; about $35.

The replacements don't have the rubber shock section but if you don't speed-shift, you shouldn't even notice that.