14t Sprocket?

[SolidSnake3035]

So I've heard a lot people saying that they go with the 14t sprockets, and I was just wonder what exactly this changes?  What are the advantages and disadvantages of changing to this?
Specifically for a 696.

As far as I know it makes the bike more manageable at lower speeds/rpms, but I could be mistaken.  I just want to make sure I know what I'm going for when I get the bike.

Thanks.

[ROBsS4R]

It will smooth out some of the low speed roughness.

Its prob the best and cheapest mod you can do to your bike.

I have not test road a 696 yet but many of the Monster's suffer with the Stock Gearing and low RPMs.

[DesmonsterS4RS]

It will raise the RPM's about 400 in each gear.

For example say your bike stock in 6th gear going 70 mph runs at 4000 rpms, with the 14t in 6th gear going 70 you would be running around 4400 rpms. Your bike will also get up to speed faster, and it gets rid of the in between gears feeling that happens especially if you ride around town alot. You lose a couple mph off the top end but unless your at Bonneville tryin to set speed records you won't really notice.

Like Rob said it's one of the cheapest, and most effective mods you can do. It's easily reversed too so if you don't like it just put the 15t back on

[Duc Stamp]

From what I've read you acatually won't lose any off your top end.  The top end on the monsters isn't due to RPM's but more to HP vs. aerodynamics.

14-tooth is a great mod.  A better mod is a larger back sprocket, but it's not worth the extra cost so the 14-tooth is actually better if you aren't independently wealthy or if you weren't going to replace your chain anyway.

[johnster]

+1 on the 14T ...

-It really gets rid of a lot of the "lugging" that we experience when running the bike at low revs... Ducatis are traditionally geared really tall from the factory, and the 14T sprocket lets you explore the powerband more effectively while street riding... It also shaves a bit of top spreed off of the bike, but for me personally that doesn't matter + isn't really that noticable unless you're approaching redline in 6th.. For everyday (and spirited) riding, my S4 is PLENTY fast w/the 14T top-speed-wise...  

-I say go for it.. It's a cheap way to get a little more "oomph" from your engine while running up through the gears...   A must-do mod in many people's opinions... It'll make the bike "feel" faster/more powerful (much like a lightened flywheel), without actually increasing horsepower..

[thruxton]

it will make your bike feel a little more torquey and a little less revvy. great english eh. well, anyway, IME getting the bike tuned is the better approach.

for my action in the slower curvies, i need all the room i can get out of 1st and 2nd gear. if i did not have the smoothness and power from low revs (DP ecu) i could see the temptation to try the smaller sprocket. as has been said, easy enough to change back if you don't like it.

[flanman]

I had the same question... http://ducatimonsterworldwide.org/index.php?topic=454.0

[brimo]

There is also a thread in the "how to " section
http://ducatimonsterworldwide.org/index.php?topic=510.0

[DucatiTorrey]

How much and where to buy? I did a how to on here correct? is there one with pictures though, since i'm new to working on bikes?

[Norm]

It will also limit your clearence when trying to set up squat. anti-squat characteristics of the bike. I stick with 15s and might start doing some work with 16s. It's not enough money to add a few rear sprockets to strain anyone's budget. Of course, if it's a comunter bike, go with the 14.

[jdubbs32584]

How much and where to buy? I did a how to on here correct? is there one with pictures though, since i'm new to working on bikes?

Check out the DMF Sponsors for where to buy.

Its simple. You can also PM any of the members who have installed it on their 696s to get some help.

[ChrisH]

Bringing this back from the dead instead of creating a new topic......

Just had the dealer install the 14t sprocket with my 600 mile service on my 696. Wow. This mod really wakes the bike up! The shudder that you sometimes get down low if not revved enough is virtually gone, the acceleration is smooth and steady, and it allows shifting a bit earlier which is great. I also like the torquier feel when cornering. This is surely a must do mod! I'm glad that I had this done. Now to save for the carbon covers to hide where the charcoal canister was, and the termis!

[theprocess]

Is there a "How-to" thread to install a new front sprocket?

Will there be a noticable difference if the bike already has a DP ecu installed?

[R0CKETMAN]

Add a G2 throttle tube to the 14t  and you'll really dig it

[Raux]

and it does take off about 10mph off top end. i think with speed correction it did 119mph with the 14t. and it was still pulling at the fuel cutoff. with the 15t I would have had more rpm to go. we shall see soon. going back to the 15t. hope to pull some better gas mileage if i can keep off the throttle. But with the new DP ECU and Electron throttle cam i suspect that's going to be hard to do.