14t Sprocket

[mstevens]

That site is cool - and the best part is I had no idea my 620 would do 205 mph!
140 be damned!  ;:|

w00t!

Maybe we need steeper hills to roll down to achieve the 205?

[Augustus]

My bike is geared too high from the factory.  With the 14th tooth I still can cruise on the highway with the bike barely turning over.

[otter1]

Where can I order a 14T front sprocket online for a S2R 1000? Thanks.

[Mr Earl]

Best mod yet =14T!! I'm running 14t/38 stock rear on a M750. I almost feel like I could go to 40 or 41 in the back and still be good on the freeway.  I often run in 4th awhile and then go "Oh, I still got another gear I can go to and then brings the revs down"!  Anyone else run something like 14/41?

Stock setup on the M800 is 15/42, I switched to 14/42 and love it.  I won't be cruising at 90 mph, but doubtful that would happen anyway.  Looks like you could go up a few teeth in back if you want.  Except... is the M750 a 5-speed?  M800 is a 6-speed trans.

[Mr Earl]

I'm also interested in doing the 14t mod. does anyone have a handy instruction? I don't have any tools (yet) so if I have to take into a shop what's a good price? In that note, is it okay to take my duc into a "regular" bike shop (the closest shop to me is a Honda garage) to do quick work like changing out the spocket? or should I always go to an authorizued shop?

This would be a good mod to start out on with your M800 (BTW, good choice  ).  It's pretty straightforward, and you'll learn how to adjust chain tension in the process - a mandatory DIY skill.  Tool needs are minimal you may be able to borrow what you need, except maybe the rear axle nut socket, but I bought mine at Ace for about $10.  For directions, buy LT Snyder's book available here:  http://www.desmotimes.com/ or here:  http://www.ca-cycleworks.com/shop/catalog/index.html.  CA Cycleworks also sells the 14-tooth sprockets.  I got the cheaper one and it's worked out fine.  Good luck!

[Mr Earl]

I was thinking of doing this at my 7500 mile service. Is it a bad idea to add a new front sprocket to an existing chain? I thought i read somewhere before that is best to do this with new parts.

I installed the 14-tooth sprocket at about 7500 miles, and I'm just now replacing the chain at 12,600.  So I don't think it did much harm.  BTW, I didn't replace either sprocket with the new chain - they both look like new.  I must be a wimpy rider 

[Ohmic]

14th? Just do it man. That should be THE first mod everyone should do from day one.

[the ron]

just noticing the other day, at 80mph i was @5300 rpm on the highway. that was sixth gear. just so you have an idea.

the ron

[Evil_Ductator]

just noticing the other day, at 80mph i was @5300 rpm on the highway. that was sixth gear. just so you have an idea.

the ron

Thanks for making that reference point!  Which Monster do you have? 

[the ron]

Thanks for making that reference point!  Which Monster do you have? 

i have a 2006 s2r eighthundred

i like it

the ron

[620 d tail chop]

my 620 only went 120 stock i'm only 160lbs. it had a lot of rpm left so 14 tooth  I went 125 at 9500 rpm next i went one smaller on the rear to remove a link and shorten the wheelbase i get good second gear wheelies if i bang 2nd at 5000 rpm   

[psycledelic]

just noticing the other day, at 80mph i was @5300 rpm on the highway. that was sixth gear. just so you have an idea.

the ron

right on par with my 800. 

[Prince Ray]

Hey Guys,

Just wondering if anyone here has done the 14t mod on their 695? Have you guys added anything to the rear sprocket or just kept it the same?

This is looking like a perfect mod for my situation - I ride the monster daily and in shithouse traffic!

THanks,

Ray

[d3vi@nt]

Hey Guys,

Just wondering if anyone here has done the 14t mod on their 695? Have you guys added anything to the rear sprocket or just kept it the same?

This is looking like a perfect mod for my situation - I ride the monster daily and in shithouse traffic!

THanks,

Ray

Wow. Old thread   

I slapped one on my '07 M695. Had to adjust the chain a tiny bit. No change to the rear. Works great -less stumbling at low RPM's and better around town. I don't do highway miles, so can't attest to some of the complaints at high speeds.

It's a cheap mod and easy to revers if you don't like it. Give it a go and see what you think. 

[seevtsaab]

I switched to the 14T early in my M620 ownership and loved it.
Kinda matched the speedo and tach for figuring what the hell gear am I in. Plus as noted the slow in-town stuff was easier.

Fast forward a few years, for a trip last summer featuring a few long slab sessions, at went back to a 15T and honestly
don't hate it. i think the lil' Monster already geared kinda short, and my fueling has always been spot on.

One thing to note - I had added a case saver (engine guard) when installing the 14T. No probs.
The guard interfered with the chain a teensy bit when I went back to the 15T,
which is not good for the chain. Another plus for the 14T. i was able to contour the guard so there's no interference.