17 Teeth front sprocket

[northern]

Does anyone have experience with 17 teeth front sprocket on our bike?
I know, 14 have a lot of torque, but I'm just wondering

[froudy]

Have a play on Gearing Commander northern...It'll give you some idea of how a 17t will affect things.
I would imagine that it would liven accelleration up a bit, as if it wasn't fast enough already

http://www.gearingcommander.com/

[kja]

A 17 tooth front sprocket is oem size for a gen 1 Busa. Straight swap.

[northern]

Actually, I know how to do it and I have done -1 teeth on my previous 600cc yamaha... I know where to get sprocket and it's not expensive at all.

Theoretically: higher torque on rear wheel, but "shorter" gears. Or actually, sorter time between switching gears... But what about feeling?
Just want to know - will I feel it during acceleration?   (I'm not saying 14 is to slow for me )

Do you have experience with 14?

[froudy]

I haven't done it on mine as I'm happy as is due to mostly motorway miles..
I guess for the cost of a 17T sprocket it would be worth just trying it to see if you like it or not.

[northern]

you right, this is what I probably will do...

[GSXIV]

you right, this is what I probably will do...

I`d be keen to know how it goes been thinking about the same myself.

[Bov]

I put a 19 on mine and don't really notice much difference with acceleration but its a fair bit longer in gears meaning no gear change half way thru an intersection when pulling away from lights. it also makes speedo accuracy about 100% accurate, improves fuel economy and range and I wouldn't now go back to stock.

[gsxbarmy]

there is of course this spreadsheet you can download from here, which you can play with to adjust tyre sizes and sprocket ratios to "see" the impact before purchasing

http://gsx1400owners.org/forum_test/index.php?topic=362.0

[froudy]

I put a 19 on mine and don't really notice much difference with acceleration but its a fair bit longer in gears meaning no gear change half way thru an intersection when pulling away from lights. it also makes speedo accuracy about 100% accurate, improves fuel economy and range and I wouldn't now go back to stock.

Where did you find a 19T sprocket Bov?
I hunted for one a while back, with no success

[grog]

Bov, i like that idea, couple of questions. does chain length need to be changed ? bike obviously handles it ok. no harder to take off? no clearance probs as youve done it. 3k revs is now spot on 100 you think? where do i get one? thanks mate.

[northern]

you right, this is what I probably will do...

I`d be keen to know how it goes been thinking about the same myself.

Have to wait few months, before I would be able to roll out. Usually only in aprill I'm starting my season :( (only because of weather conditions )

[northern]

there is of course this spreadsheet you can download from here, which you can play with to adjust tyre sizes and sprocket ratios to "see" the impact before purchasing

http://gsx1400owners.org/forum_test/index.php?topic=362.0

those are numbers... feeling is much more important

[Snapey]

Bov, i like that idea, couple of questions. does chain length need to be changed ? bike obviously handles it ok. no harder to take off? no clearance probs as youve done it. 3k revs is now spot on 100 you think? where do i get one? thanks mate.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Esjot-Sprocket-Front-19T-SUZUKI-GSX-1400-2001-2008-/172473559719?hash=item282839aaa7:g:uV8AAOSwKfVXDo8F

[VladTepes]

Dammit. The sensible bov option or the quick 17t option... decisions....
Wait. Leave as is is cheapest!