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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30 tooth front Sprocket
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xpeschon
MOgang Member
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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xpeschon
MOgang Member
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/showthread.php?t=13148&highlight=front+sprocket+tooth
Joe
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http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13148&highlight=front+sprocket+tooth
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Freddy
Active member
.... and sells em on ebay. A bit pricey tho.
xpeschon
MOgang Member
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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powerbyaj
New member
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.
Lamonster
SpyderLovers Founder
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.
Dochands
Member
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.
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.
Freddy
Active member
I share your concern. I'll be keeping a close eye on the torque of the bolt and will post any observations.
30 tooth sprocket
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.
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.
AMTJIM
New member
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.
AMTJIM
New member
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
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
30 tooth sprocket
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 fro:chat:m mel's garage on e-bay. Fast shipping.
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 fro:chat:m mel's garage on e-bay. Fast shipping.
AMTJIM
New member
I wonder if they are quoting the analog needle or digital tach display. Did you try both?
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