Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > Chain and sprockets???

[Garibaldi]

I'm looking to fit a 14 tooth front sprocket to my 998S. I've already jacked up the ride height by 2 turns. With the slight reduction in front sprocket size, I wouldn't expect it to effect the wheelbase enough such that the ride hide will need adjusting again? Anyone know any different?

[m1keyp]

Hi

I have just bid £ 23 on ebay for a breaker, they seem to have hundreds and for the price of half hours labour at the dealer it seems good to me.

Just don't bid on mine!!

Just put chain breaker into the ebay search

Mike

[antonye]

You don't need a chain breaker, buy an angle grinder!
Much easier and can do much more stuff...

[Chrisiball]

Can any one advise on a front sprocket and chain for a 748R with a 40 tooth rear renthal, what front do i need to get without loosing to much top speed i believe the standard rear sprocket was a 36!! Nat do you have any nice gold DIDs??

[Garibaldi]

Originally posted by m1keyp
Hi

I have just bid £ 23 on ebay for a breaker, they seem to have hundreds and for the price of half hours labour at the dealer it seems good to me.

Just don't bid on mine!!

Just put chain breaker into the ebay search

Mike

£6.50 to be added for postage. You can buy straight away at £26.99. So total price is £33.49

[Mr_S]

It's a breaker and rivetter in the same kit, and came to £30 is all in. I bought one too, as my sprockets look a bit tired and I fancy lowering the gearing a bit.

Nattyboy,
do you have a kit for a 14/40(or 41) combination (going on a 748).

Cheers

[DC]

Thanks to all the guys who posted with options to buy and advice on Chain and sprockets.

Got a new set today from " On ya bike." Well thats sorted. Bike is back to perfection once more.

I suppose i paid a bit more but as i didnt have the tools for the job im glad that they are fitted and thats done and finished with.

later,

DC.

[antonye]

DC, always the best option especially if you're not too sure about doing it yourself.

[moto748]

As far as the quick-release sprocket carrier thing is concerned, I think it's not just about track-days, and changing sprockets frequently. Changing the sprocket on the stock set-up is a bit of a job: you have to undo the big nut and remove the whole rear sprocket coupling, then disassemble that.
Changing the sprocket with the quick-release set-up is a ten minute job.

So, depending on your level of mechanical competence/confidence, if that's the difference between paying a professional to do it for you, or doing it yourself, then it'll soon repay its cost.

[Mr_S]

You do have to fit the carrier first though....