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I really think I'm going to do this. Originally I didn't like the idea that it might eat into the surrounding area around the front sprocket area, but the more I'm on the highways that are all around me, the more I realize I need that top end help...
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Did either of you grind any of the front surrounding area?
I like this option, but not keen on taking to it with a grinder of any sorts.
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Not me. There was just enough room. I have checked the fit after 300 miles and everything is fine.
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I think the idea of making the gearing taller is good but I'd rather reduce the number of teeth on the back sprocket than increase the teeth in the front as if the chain ever lets go (God forbid) there'll be no were for the chain to get through.
I've seen one or two damaged engines in ducati's where either a 14 or 15 tooth sprocket was fitted with the small amount of clearance available so a 16 tooth would really cramp up that area and disaster would follow.
Geoff.
I've seen one or two damaged engines in ducati's where either a 14 or 15 tooth sprocket was fitted with the small amount of clearance available so a 16 tooth would really cramp up that area and disaster would follow.
Geoff.
Choosing between: 1) changing my handle bar to Renthal Ultra Low Street bars or 2) Custom open pipe (without catalytic converter)...
The open pipe wins!!! Wonderful sound, smoothed out my throttle acceleration, new angle of exhaust allows for my personal choice of side cases/saddle bags and looks gorgeous.
The open pipe wins!!! Wonderful sound, smoothed out my throttle acceleration, new angle of exhaust allows for my personal choice of side cases/saddle bags and looks gorgeous.
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No grinding required on mine
My sprocket is from a monster 696 with the 520 chain £17 in england
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Tony, as you are very experienced with all things motorbikes I'll ask for your advice.
I've replaced my front sprocket with the 696 monster 16t as suggested (sourced locally from ducati dealer for $30) and the clearance is very tight, I would guess at maybe 1mm - is this too tight, should I be worried about it?
I would hate to cause damage, how much clearance is safe if that is applicable - I've double checked chain tension, so confident everything is set correctly, just concerned with very small gap(?)
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As long as you maintain reasonably good control over the chain tension, I don't think you have any cause for concern.
It's VERY easy to check periodically, as this only requires removal of the front sprocket cover, so I just have a look every once in a while. So far, with over 5000 miles, it's not even close to being an issue.
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Hey Titchp, where did you buy your sprocket from and have you got a part number?
Cheers
I think the best mod I have done, is a 14 tooth front sprocket. With the 15 tooth sprocket 90 miles an hour in 3rd is a little fast. 7% more torque is my idea of better, not 7% less. This engine likes above 4000 rpm. 4 gear is better in the 45 mph range. I still only use 6 gear above 70 mph.
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I posted the Ohlins rear shock as one of my best mods. Yesterday, I did what some had already done. Changed the front sprocket with a 16T from Driven Racing (recommended by Tony Juliano). Clearance was tight... 0.25mm! No grinding done. Feels like a new bike. Much smoother at take off. Need to take her out in the open highway. Here's a video.
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