14t Sprocket?

[ChrisH]

My bike isn't broken in either, I only have about 850 miles on it now. This really wakes the bike up, and makes it run the way it should have from the start. While my sprocket change is very new, I can't see of a reason that would make me change my mind.

Have noticed something annoying though, with the 14t the chain is just barely rubbing on the cover which is making a whining noise that is amplified in 5th gear, dealer checked it out and said it was fine so, either I'll let it wear through what it needs to and the sound will go away, or I'll maybe put a washer in there to space the covert just enough. 

[Billyzoom]

I just went back to the 15t front sprocket, and I have to say, though I'm clearly in the minority, I enjoy the bike much more this way.  The gear range seems more suitable for me, I love the lower freeway revs, and the difficulty in lauching wasn't as drastic as I remembered. 

My bike has a lot of power though, so that may influence this substantially.  I'm not familiar enough with your bike to know how much applies.  Good luck.  If you're interested in my 14t which was used for about 1000 miles, drop me a message.  Thanks.

Joel

[Duc796canada]

Yup, took my bike(796) out for ride today, first ride. I noticed that shudder/chugging while pulling into my driveway, I believe that is the what warrants the gearing change? A bike and especially a v twin should be able to get moving with no throttle. I had to feed it some gas and slip the clutch, me not likey!!

[DucofWestwood]

Hey guys just to clarify, if I'm at 15t and go down to 14t, I don't need a different size chain, right?  I just need to adjust the tension with that pin wrench tool, right?

I called my dealer and told them I wanted to switch to 14t when I'm in for my 9k service and the guy said something about checking that they'd have the right chain in stock as well.

I think I'm just gonna do the mod myself now.

[Duc796canada]

Hey guys just to clarify, if I'm at 15t and go down to 14t, I don't need a different size chain, right?  I just need to adjust the tension with that pin wrench tool, right?

I called my dealer and told them I wanted to switch to 14t when I'm in for my 9k service and the guy said something about checking that they'd have the right chain in stock as well.

I think I'm just gonna do the mod myself now.

It is recommended, that after one has put on miles/KMs on those particular components, to replace them as a set, ie. chain and sprockets. This is due to the wear  that has taken place. That I assume is the reason why the dealership mentioned the chain!

[r_ciao]

i had the stock 15t on my M696 and changed it to the 14t and love it b/c it's more peppy off the line.
most of my riding is around town and on the twisties up to 4 gear, not too much freeway driving.
not too concerned about top end speed either.

dealer swapped it out during an oil change and didn't mention anything about the chain.  

i'm keeping it! [moto]

[erik822]

You can get a 14t sprocket for about $20-30 and it takes about 10 minutes to change. If you don't like it, it only takes 10 minutes to go back to stock. It's a cheap change that more than half the people on this board seem to recommend.

If you're wondering where to get sprockets, I'd suggest your Ducati dealer or an aftermarket place like CA-Cycleworks has sprockets http://www.ca-cycleworks.com/shop/catalog/ducati/chain.html.  

[WetDuc]

14T on my 695 and I could never go back to the 15T on that bike.  I think with a S2R1000, S4R or S4RS that the 15T might be more OK due to the extra power, but on the little monster it has to be a 14T. 
It completely transformed the bottom end on it and made it much more pleasant to ride.  It is also MUCH faster up to 100mph with the 14T.
I'd say if it's a monster with less than 1000cc it's GOT TO HAVE the 14T, and if it's a big monster it's more of a personal choice.  But I'm not the expert, just a user.

[seevtsaab]

Hey guys just to clarify, if I'm at 15t and go down to 14t, I don't need a different size chain, right?  I just need to adjust the tension with that pin wrench tool, right?

I called my dealer and told them I wanted to switch to 14t when I'm in for my 9k service and the guy said something about checking that they'd have the right chain in stock as well.

I think I'm just gonna do the mod myself now.

You shouldn't need a different size chain, as long as you are not at the max of adjustment with the 15T.
Assuming you are not too far along in the wear dept for rear sprocket and chain, change to 14T and no worry.