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Own a 2017 EX
Want to try a 16/42 set up which should give me close to 12% ~ 15% ratio change.
Plus I want to keep the original 530 chain.
Note: I barely use the 6th gear during my rides (now 13,000 Kms).
Just ordered a 42 Tooth rear sprocket (JTR #302.42).
Anyone has the front sprocket number for a 16T or 17T? (2017 EX)
Much obliged.
Alain
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(06-03-2019, 01:10 PM)Alain Lee_imp Wrote: Own a 2017 EX
Want to try a 16/42 set up which should give me close to 12% ~ 15% ratio change.
Plus I want to keep the original 530 chain.
Note: I barely use the 6th gear during my rides (now 13,000 Kms).
Just ordered a 42 Tooth rear sprocket (JTR #302.42).
Anyone has the front sprocket number for a 16T or 17T? (2017 EX)
Much obliged.
Alain
2002-2013 VFR800 uses a 16-tooth that will fit - P/N 23801-MCW-D00.
All CBR1000XX Blackbirds use a 17-tooth that will fit - P/N 23801-MAT-760.
Factory sprockets have rubber dampeners on the sides for quietening.
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Or you can order a JT sprocket, JTF339RB-16 or JTB339RB-17 with rubber dampeners, JTF339-16 and JTF339-17 without the dampeners.
Good luck!
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I have the 16 on the front and still using the 43 on the back. Feels about 6% difference from the 17 on the front, which is about what it should be. I also installed my more upright bars (from the clipons i had on there) and have been enjoying the more upright seating position, but i have noticed that the front end does want to come up a bit more with the 16/43 setup, as expected. Nothing crazy or hard to deal with.
This is the 16 i used: JT Sprockets JTF339.16 16T Steel Front Sprocket
[url=https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GTZ15O/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1]https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GT...UTF8&psc=1
I had the 17 on there for about 15,000 miles and it looked essentially brand new when i took it off. Chain and rear sprockets looking good still at mid 17xxx miles. Overall Id say the 16/43 setup is just fine for the 2014s.
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Thanks for the part number.
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What a difference with the 42T modification!
You can feel lots of power on demand and the rpm is always above 3K.
First time ever, I was able to use the 6th gear and still feel the torque.
Very peppy bike when riding in town.
Only disappointment is the handle bar vibration felt at these higher revs.
Both hands felt numb after riding for half an hour.
I will wait a while before getting the front 16T.
