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    Default 30 tooth front Sprocket

    Has anyone fitted the after market 30 tooth front sprocket, if so could you share your thoughts about same. I've just finished a 6500 km trip, 5,207 kms of which I logged for petrol, and used 399 litres of petrol. At about $1.30 a litre just wondering if I can save myself some money. Pluses and Minuses anyone?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Trumpybob View Post
    Has anyone fitted the after market 30 tooth front sprocket, if so could you share your thoughts about same. I've just finished a 6500 km trip, 5,207 kms of which I logged for petrol, and used 399 litres of petrol. At about $1.30 a litre just wondering if I can save myself some money. Pluses and Minuses anyone?
    I didn't know there was a 30 tooth front sprocket out there, can you post a link on who is manufacturing it for me.. Interested in this threat to see what members say about it if anyone has tried it.. I beleive there are 40 teeth on the original sprocket... Again, I think..

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    Here is a threat with a little bit of infor for you,, just incase you have not yet seen it is all,, it appears that I am way off on my number of teeth, that tells you how much I know about the whole gear ratio..

    http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...sprocket+tooth

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    I think Mels Monster Garage makes an after market sprocket.

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    Quote Originally Posted by retired1 View Post
    I think Mels Monster Garage makes an after market sprocket.
    .... and sells em on ebay. A bit pricey tho.
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    28 teeth on the original sprocket,, I counted them last night.. Does that sound right?? I thought it was WAY more then that..

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    Ok-- Little bit more about the whole front sprocket-- On tuesday I had my dealership (cowtown usa in cuba mo) install the Kewlmetal Performance Air Intake along with a 29 teeth (or tooth if your from MO only) from Mels--also installed the Iridium plugs--I have only test drove it about 5 miles or so but,, I plan on riding it a bit over the week-end and today and will post a bit more after I truly get a feeling for it BUT--I will tell you this,, even though I have only drove it 5 miles it does feel a bit differant,, my whole thing is that I wanted to try and lower the RPM's a bit at higher speeds,, when I mean higher speeds I'm only talking about 80 MPH,,, I do not run my spyder as hard as others do I'm sure--Len at cowtown weighted the differances between the 2 gears and it shaved off about a pound, little less I just can't remember the exact weights,, maybe he will charm in and post the actually weights, however I believe it will do what I set out to accomplish,, time will tell but it is infact a 29 tooth sprocket and not the 30 you mentioned.... Again, I will let you know how it perform's over the week-end... Hope this helps..

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    30 tooth sprocket did not work on my SE5. Would not downshift to first on quick stops. Transmission was unsure what to do in 4th and 5th gear above 60 kept receiving check transmission error. After receiving error had to down shift when transmission was in 5th and and up-shift when in 4th.




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    My concern about the aluminum sprocket is even though it's hard anodized that's still only a surface coating. There have been a few stock steel sprockets that have worn the splines out so I don't see this one lasting too long. Time will tell I guess.

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    Yah I hear ya.. Well I quess we'll find out, I can always go back to the original gear I suppose.. I'm not real hard on it but wear and tear is wear and tear..

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    I finally decided to go ahead and order the 30 myself.

    I figure I can always swap it out if there are problems. I am starting to realize that there is more different between a SM5 and SE5 then the convenience of a paddle shifter.

    My hope is the 30 with my turbo will give me the '6th' gear I feel the bike craves. We shall see.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lamonster View Post
    My concern about the aluminum sprocket is even though it's hard anodized that's still only a surface coating. There have been a few stock steel sprockets that have worn the splines out so I don't see this one lasting too long. Time will tell I guess.

    I share your concern. I'll be keeping a close eye on the torque of the bolt and will post any observations.
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    I hope it lasts worth while, I'd love to see the rear pulley they claim to possibly be producing. A 800 to 1 k reduction in RPM's, especially for us 1 ups would be great. I'm so use to 5k at 80, I'm still trying to go to 6th on this machine...poor shift lever.
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    Quote Originally Posted by AMTJIM View Post
    I hope it lasts worth while, I'd love to see the rear pulley they claim to possibly be producing. A 800 to 1 k reduction in RPM's, especially for us 1 ups would be great. I'm so use to 5k at 80, I'm still trying to go to 6th on this machine...poor shift lever.
    Who is making the rear sprocket? I just ordered the 30 tooth sprocket. The spyder is geared to low for my likings. 4000rpm's at 55 mph and 4600 at 65 mph's. My brother has a valkyrie and at 55mph he is doing 2500 rpm's. a big difference.. The spyder has more than enough power so in my book it doesn't have to be geared that low. I shift from 1st to third to fifth because it is easier on the spyder.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AMTJIM View Post
    I hope it lasts worth while, I'd love to see the rear pulley they claim to possibly be producing. A 800 to 1 k reduction in RPM's, especially for us 1 ups would be great. I'm so use to 5k at 80, I'm still trying to go to 6th on this machine...poor shift lever.
    I'm Wearing out my boot looking for the missing 6th.

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    If it's still on there, Mels MG mentions it on their Ebay ad for the 29 and 30 tooth. A 30 on front and 2 removed from the rear would probably do it.
    Quote Originally Posted by woodchuck View Post
    Who is making the rear sprocket? I just ordered the 30 tooth sprocket. The spyder is geared to low for my likings. 4000rpm's at 55 mph and 4600 at 65 mph's. My brother has a valkyrie and at 55mph he is doing 2500 rpm's. a big difference.. The spyder has more than enough power so in my book it doesn't have to be geared that low. I shift from 1st to third to fifth because it is easier on the spyder.
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    Down in the Q&A of their Ebay Ad.



    Q: Did you ever think about making a sprocket for the back wheel to cut down on the RPM's?This would help a lot. Did you ever investigate if a rear sprocket from some other manf. would fit? thanksMay-09-10A: Hi, Yes we thought about a rear. The chunk of aluminum is about $400.00. Then about 4-6 hours in machine time, each side. We thought about a 2 piece rear sprocket. Well we are still thinking about it? Possibly of it coming out in the fall, or introducing it in the spring next year? hopefully. Thank you for the suggestion keep them coming. God Bless and drive safe this year. Jimmy MMG
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    Quote Originally Posted by Trumpybob View Post
    Has anyone fitted the after market 30 tooth front sprocket, if so could you share your thoughts about same. I've just finished a 6500 km trip, 5,207 kms of which I logged for petrol, and used 399 litres of petrol. At about $1.30 a litre just wondering if I can save myself some money. Pluses and Minuses anyone?
    I just installed one on my 09 spyder. It wasn't that hard. It drop the rpm's
    to 300, not 400 that they advertise. As far as gas mileage, I don't know because I didn't have the chance to ride yet. Been raining and cold since instalition. Will let you know. Bought from mel's garage on e-bay. Fast shipping.

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    Quote Originally Posted by xpeschon View Post
    I didn't know there was a 30 tooth front sprocket out there, can you post a link on who is manufacturing it for me.. Interested in this threat to see what members say about it if anyone has tried it.. I beleive there are 40 teeth on the original sprocket... Again, I think..

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    There is 28 teeth on original. I just took mine off and replaced it.

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    I wonder if they are quoting the analog needle or digital tach display. Did you try both?
    Quote Originally Posted by woodchuck View Post
    I just installed one on my 09 spyder. It wasn't that hard. It drop the rpm's
    to 300, not 400 that they advertise. As far as gas mileage, I don't know because I didn't have the chance to ride yet. Been raining and cold since instalition. Will let you know. Bought from mel's garage on e-bay. Fast shipping.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Trumpybob View Post
    Has anyone fitted the after market 30 tooth front sprocket, if so could you share your thoughts about same. I've just finished a 6500 km trip, 5,207 kms of which I logged for petrol, and used 399 litres of petrol. At about $1.30 a litre just wondering if I can save myself some money. Pluses and Minuses anyone?

    Have you seens thid Bob?

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    Quote Originally Posted by woodchuck View Post
    I just installed one on my 09 spyder. It wasn't that hard. It drop the rpm's
    to 300, not 400 that they advertise. As far as gas mileage, I don't know because I didn't have the chance to ride yet. Been raining and cold since instalition. Will let you know. Bought from mel's garage on e-bay. Fast shipping.
    Last weekend I went for a ride after putting on the 30 teeth sprocket It seems that at low speeds I have to down shift so the engine is not lugging. I put on the original exhaust and went a total of 156 miles and put in 4 Gallons of gas in the gas tank. That comes out to 39 MPG. Believe it or not that is the truth. Then I put on the after market exhaust and the mileage droped to 36 MPG. I lost 300 RPM's by putting on the 30 tooth sprocket. Not like it is advertised for 400 RPM's. More than satisfied.

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    I have all the tech savvy of a rock. What does the number of teeth do?
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    Quote Originally Posted by AMTJIM View Post
    I hope it lasts worth while, I'd love to see the rear pulley they claim to possibly be producing. A 800 to 1 k reduction in RPM's, especially for us 1 ups would be great. I'm so use to 5k at 80, I'm still trying to go to 6th on this machine...poor shift lever.
    I see 5500 at 75mph...
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    Quote Originally Posted by irish2themax View Post
    I have all the tech savvy of a rock. What does the number of teeth do?
    More teeth on the front will lower the engine RPMs for any given speed. Going from a 28 to a 30 should lower the revs by about 7%.

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