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Posted by ratze
- March 07, 2012, 18:49:57 PMwats the stock gears, an chain length en size.
Posted by CARPE DIEM DRIFTER
- February 28, 2012, 14:27:31 PMBoaski,
I am surprised to know that a 19 tooth drive sprocket will fit. When I put on the 18 tooth on, I had concerns that the cover would go back on with no rubbing issues. I used my stock 530/112 chain with my 18 /38 conversion and the adjustment is a little past half way on the marks on the swing arm adjustment scale. Let us know how the 18/40 works for you. CDD
Posted by Boaski
- February 25, 2012, 16:24:51 PMI went to the nearest motorcycle dealer today & ordered a 18T front sprocket. About $27 with tax. I did some simple math & found that a 19/40 combination has almost the exact same ratio as 18/38. I've heard a few people say they can fit a 19t front sprocket. I'll try the 18/40 & see how it works. If I need more I'll get a 19t & give it a try.
The chain was replaced last fall but I think it was assembled a couple links too long. As a result it is at the end of its adjustment even though it has new chain & sprockets. That's another reason I'd like to give the 18/40 and 19/40 combinations a try.
Posted by CARPE DIEM DRIFTER
- February 25, 2012, 07:50:48 AMBoaski,
I purchased my sprockets individually and not as a set. JT is the brand . E-bay is a good place to start. I stayed with the 530 chain and sprocket set up for the additional strength over the 525 set up. I know that you can get 525 chains with a higher tinsel strength, but they get pricey. Best of luck in your search. CDD
Posted by Boaski
- February 24, 2012, 17:40:15 PMThank you for the replys.
Where did you get your sprockets? Scootworks only has 18/40 sets.
Posted by CARPE DIEM DRIFTER
- February 20, 2012, 15:59:40 PMBoaski,
I have done the gear swap on the front (drive) and rear (driven) sprockets. 18 tooth front and 38 tooth rear. You will be so pleased that all five gears are now really useable. If you are like me though you will still wish for a sixth gear. Highway speeds are smooth and easy ( 55 mph to 65 mph). Interstate speed are another matter where 75 mph and up have your engine really buzzing even with the gear change, but after all our 800's were not designed as interstate cruisers.
I have a solo seat on my Drifter so I can't provide info on two up riding. I can tell you that of all the mods that I have done to my scoot the gear change has been one of the best.
Happy trails, CDD
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Posted by chief
- February 20, 2012, 11:11:26 AMThis is a fairly typical mod for the 800... at least for those who do a lot of two-up highway riding.
Posted by Boaski
- February 19, 2012, 17:40:04 PMI have a 2000 800 Drifter. I stuck some louder pipes on it & rode around the block yesterday. Now that the exhaust is louder it makes the high RPMs at highway speeds much more noticeable. While searching through these forums to see what other have done I came across the following post:
Guys,
I have been riding my Drifter for 3 years now and it always felt like it needed a 6th gear. I can't begin to tell you how many times I would try to shift to 5th not realizing I was already in 5th.
My chain was shot I had 17K miles and it strreached out bad in one week after tightening it up from be very loose the 1st time. Anyway, I went to Scootworks and bought the sprocket kit and a new chain and I can't believe the difference. The bike runs so much smoother at 60 to 70 and I never get the feeling that I need to shift. I was worried about initial take off but I really don't notice a major change in initial torc so I'm one happy camper. I highly advise anyone with an 800 to get the sprocet kit from scootworks!
Bart
Has anyone else made this gearing change? If so; does it cause a problem when riding 2 up? The area I live in (North - Central Ohio) is pretty flat. My wife doesn't like to ride that often but I want to be able to take her for rides without having the bike struggle too much.