Hello From Brunswick / 16T Sprocket

**jonathan180iq** · 04-10-2007, 09:44 PM

Hi guys,

I'm down here in Brunswick, GA. (Jekyll Island)

I'm stuck down here for a Dept. of Revenue conference for the week (I'm a tax assessor) and I just got internet access this afternoon.
If anyone lives around here, shoot me a line. I'll buy you a beer and we can talk about bikes.

I ordered a 16T front sprocket last Friday and it's due to arrive tomorrow.
I'll be posting a write-up with photos to give a walkthrough by this weekend, when I get home.

My intake write-up hasn't happened yet, as I got the wrong sized filter.

Take care,
Jonathan

Water Warrior 2 · 04-17-2007, 06:53 PM

Johnathan, let us know how the 250 handles a 16 tooth sprocket. Are you after more speed or a drop in RPM, maybe both ??

**jonathan180iq** · 04-17-2007, 09:31 PM

I got it in the mail yesterday but I had to go to a funeral today. Hopefully, it will be installed tomorrow afternoon after work.

I'm looking for a drop in cruising revs. I think the bike has enough juice to do well over 85 on this sprocket.

Doing the math, the sprocket and gear set up is capable of doing 166MPH, unrestricted.

Now, we know that this isn't possible with our engine. However, I've hit near 80 on the stock gear with no mods.
Since the 16T sprocket is 6% gives a 6% gear ratio increase over the 15T setup., I should be able to reach 90, on a nice calm warm day.
That being said, top speed isn't my main goal. I just want to be able for the bike to handle highway-esque speeds with a little more ease.

davidc83 · 04-18-2007, 06:55 AM

When you change to a 16T front sprocket, do you have to change the chain? or can you use the stock chain?

**jonathan180iq** · 04-18-2007, 08:23 PM

See my write up in the how to section. You can use the stock chain.

04-10-2007, 09:44 PM	#1
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,995	Hello From Brunswick / 16T Sprocket Hi guys, I'm down here in Brunswick, GA. (Jekyll Island) I'm stuck down here for a Dept. of Revenue conference for the week (I'm a tax assessor) and I just got internet access this afternoon. If anyone lives around here, shoot me a line. I'll buy you a beer and we can talk about bikes. I ordered a 16T front sprocket last Friday and it's due to arrive tomorrow. I'll be posting a write-up with photos to give a walkthrough by this weekend, when I get home. My intake write-up hasn't happened yet, as I got the wrong sized filter. Take care, Jonathan Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-17-2007, 09:31 PM	#3
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,995	I got it in the mail yesterday but I had to go to a funeral today. Hopefully, it will be installed tomorrow afternoon after work. I'm looking for a drop in cruising revs. I think the bike has enough juice to do well over 85 on this sprocket. Doing the math, the sprocket and gear set up is capable of doing 166MPH, unrestricted. Now, we know that this isn't possible with our engine. However, I've hit near 80 on the stock gear with no mods. Since the 16T sprocket is 6% gives a 6% gear ratio increase over the 15T setup., I should be able to reach 90, on a nice calm warm day. That being said, top speed isn't my main goal. I just want to be able for the bike to handle highway-esque speeds with a little more ease. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-18-2007, 08:23 PM	#5
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,995	See my write up in the how to section. You can use the stock chain. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-17-2007, 06:53 PM	#2
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Johnathan, let us know how the 250 handles a 16 tooth sprocket. Are you after more speed or a drop in RPM, maybe both ??
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04-18-2007, 06:55 AM	#4
davidc83 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 184	When you change to a 16T front sprocket, do you have to change the chain? or can you use the stock chain?
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