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Changing ZXR400 Sprockets For Better Acceleration
Posted: Apr 26th, '05, 10:35
by ZXR400Lee
Hey all
I'm currently running a 15-45, find that acceleration aint really as good as I want it, and not really bothered about the top end that much as rarely need to go above 110mph.
I know I need to have a bigger rear and a smaller front. What would be best to change it too? and where can I find them?
Thanks
Lee
Posted: Apr 26th, '05, 10:54
by Jewell
change the front.....knock off 2 teeth.
bingo.....you will notice you change gear about a million times more......and your wrist will most likely hurt.
ive had mine about 5 months and after a few hours of twisties.....wrist hurts like a mofo.
shouldn't be a problem getting them.
Re: Changing ZXR400 Sprockets For Better Acceleration
Posted: Apr 26th, '05, 11:18
by ZXR400Lee
Nice one...shall get out the M&P catalogue and have a looksee...
Thanks
Re: Changing ZXR400 Sprockets For Better Acceleration
Posted: Apr 30th, '05, 17:19
by bish777
Two teeth off the front is pretty severe, id suggest losing one.
Re: Changing ZXR400 Sprockets For Better Acceleration
Posted: Apr 30th, '05, 22:27
by Jewell
bish777";p="30723 wrote:Two teeth off the front is pretty severe, id suggest losing one.
fine with me.
i wouldn't of done it but mr G france said it was a must(and he knows his shizzle).
Re: Changing ZXR400 Sprockets For Better Acceleration
Posted: May 1st, '05, 07:25
by RobG
On my 600 I went 3 up on the rear sprocket which made a huge difference to acceleration. I dont know what it would be like on the 400 though. Believe it or not GT Motorcycles in Plymouth (I know) got them cheaper than M&P or anyone else I could find on the net. I got a Renthal for about twenty quid, and it weighs about a third of the standard one.