The 14T mod is king on the monster

[CCEMN1]

I had to get rid of mine. sure it made for nice strong launches and in-town stuff but made it really high in the RPMs when traveling 80+ especially for longer stretches of road.

It's only a difference of a couple hundred RPM's, isn't it??

[ID_DUC_MON]

As my 97 doesn't have a tach... ...I have no clue the actual RPM difference. I do know it felt a whole bunch different to the buzz in the seat and the bars. Would put my hands and ass to sleep not to mentionn the thing always felt like it was going to detonate.

[duccarlos]

It's not that bad.

[Supero100]

Isn't going up teeth in the back "easier" on the bike then the 14T mod?

obviously it is pricier, but figured it was better for the bike.

When the chain crosses a 14t sprocket, a greater 'flex' angle is exerted on the chain as compared to a 15t sprocket with a larger circumference.

A larger rear sprocket also has the benefit of moving the chain marginally further away from the swingarm... so ever less chance for rubbing on the swingarm.

So is it better for the bike? Ehhh... push. Probably better for the chain though.

[cduarte]

I put a 46 tooth sprocket on the back of my 695 and kept the 15 tooth on the front. I needed a new chain anyway, so it wasn't that big of a deal, and the difference is quite noticeable.