Install a 16 Tooth Front Sprocket - Page 4

Gadzooks Mike · 05-09-2007, 07:37 PM

Hey, what can I say? I post quality, not quantity! Heh heh

davidc83 · 05-10-2007, 06:39 AM

Actually, doing 55mph should not shorten the life. If you go to http://home.comcast.net/~pat1776/Alaska05/index.html (copy and paste into your browser), you can read the story of a guy who did 10,000 mile Alaskan road trip on a gz250 in 19 days. He still has the bike and now has close to 50,000 miles on the bike.

Gadzooks Mike · 05-10-2007, 08:25 AM

Yes, I believe his name is Pat, and I've read the story and chatted with him as well. If I stick with 55, I'd be fine, and I understand that. However, there are times....

Jordan310 · 05-10-2007, 11:55 AM

I consistantly keep my 07, at about 65Mph.
I think this was good durring the break-in perriod, but I dont sense that the engine is overworking itself.

Gadzooks Mike · 05-10-2007, 12:08 PM

Well, in any case, I've already ordered the sprocket, and will install it when it arrives.

Gadzooks Mike · 05-10-2007, 12:09 PM

Hey, I'm not "Newby" anymore!!

Gosh, I miss the good old days.... heh heh

**jonathan180iq** · 05-11-2007, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Gadzooks Mike

Hey, I'm not "Newby" anymore!!

Gosh, I miss the good old days.... heh heh

There you go. It must have passed over around 25 posts.

As I mentioned the sprocket change is no big deal. Having the maintenance manual is always a boost to one's confidence, I'd recommend it.

Have fun and post your results here so others will have a second opinion on the sprocket change.

Take care,
Jonathan

PS: I have a couple more detailed photos if you need any help. Feel free to PM me.

Gadzooks Mike · 05-14-2007, 06:49 PM

Got my "go fast" (sprocket) today in the mail. It took all of 30 minutes to do this mod, start to finish. My thanks again for the step-by-step instructions - they were perfect! Only had time to make a quick run through the neighborhood, then came back to check nuts and bolts again. Will give a better description of how it runs when I can get it out on the road, however - at first blush, it's nice! It's difficult for me to describe, but all I can say is that it seems to run "smoother" - I think that's because of the lower rpm's. It does make a definate difference, at least at low, neighborhood speeds.

Thanks again for the terrific job with the instructions!! :2tup:

**jonathan180iq** · 05-14-2007, 11:33 PM

Just wait until you get out on a nice country road and start plowing through some rolling hills around 55-60. The smile will last for days.

The neighborhood effect is much less than the difference on the open road.

I'm glad I could help.
Jonathan

Jordan310 · 05-14-2007, 11:40 PM

55-60?

My bike does that stock..

How about 75-80?

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05-10-2007, 12:08 PM	#35
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05-10-2007, 06:39 AM	#32
davidc83 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 184	Actually, doing 55mph should not shorten the life. If you go to http://home.comcast.net/~pat1776/Alaska05/index.html (copy and paste into your browser), you can read the story of a guy who did 10,000 mile Alaskan road trip on a gz250 in 19 days. He still has the bike and now has close to 50,000 miles on the bike.
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05-10-2007, 11:55 AM	#34
Jordan310 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 122	I consistantly keep my 07, at about 65Mph. I think this was good durring the break-in perriod, but I dont sense that the engine is overworking itself.
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05-10-2007, 12:09 PM	#36
Gadzooks Mike Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Opelika, AL Posts: 162	Hey, I'm not "Newby" anymore!! Gosh, I miss the good old days.... heh heh
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05-14-2007, 06:49 PM	#38
Gadzooks Mike Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Opelika, AL Posts: 162	Got my "go fast" (sprocket) today in the mail. It took all of 30 minutes to do this mod, start to finish. My thanks again for the step-by-step instructions - they were perfect! Only had time to make a quick run through the neighborhood, then came back to check nuts and bolts again. Will give a better description of how it runs when I can get it out on the road, however - at first blush, it's nice! It's difficult for me to describe, but all I can say is that it seems to run "smoother" - I think that's because of the lower rpm's. It does make a definate difference, at least at low, neighborhood speeds. Thanks again for the terrific job with the instructions!! :2tup:
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05-14-2007, 11:33 PM	#39
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Just wait until you get out on a nice country road and start plowing through some rolling hills around 55-60. The smile will last for days. The neighborhood effect is much less than the difference on the open road. I'm glad I could help. Jonathan
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05-14-2007, 11:40 PM	#40
Jordan310 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 122	55-60? My bike does that stock.. How about 75-80?
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