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Sorry for probably repeating questions, but what size sprockets are fitted to a carbed 900ss. I have just got an engine for my Monster and i want it to retain the same spec as a SS.
What sprocket sets are used for speed? What sprocket sets are used for aceleration?
What stage jet kits are being used as well?
Cheers!!
Yorkie.
It's probably 15 front as std as used on many Ducatis. You are probably better off putting a 14t front for everyday riding as it gives better acceleration and "mid-range". Personally, for the sake of chain life I'd leave the 15 on though and go up a few teeth on the rear. Small gearbox output sprockets really can bugger chain life.
But what about the rear sprocket and the jet kits?
What length chain would be a help as well!
Cheers
Yorkie.
I can't help you with jets I'm afraid. Best speak to Baines for that. I am not sure if the SS and Monster airboxes are different. If they are different then the chances are that you will have to get the bike set up properly instead of just putting in the std jets.
Somebody here will know about the rear sprocket...try Iconic944 as he seems to be a font of wisdom when it comes to these bikes.
The length of chain depends upon sprockets being used - if I were you I would phone Rob Brewer at B&C Express just outside Lincoln. He'll be able to give a number of gearing and chain alternatives.
The air boxes and carbs are the same so i have not got a problem there!
Just jet sizes and rear sprocket!!
Yorkie.
Ian900SLV
15-Jan-2006, 20:12
carbed SS has 37 tooth rear sprocket as standard, but I have increased mine to a 39 tooth one for quicker acceleration and it also makes the bike feel less lumpy at low speeds in higher gears as it is revving just that little more, as for chain length I think its 98 links as standard
Ian
std was 15/37 but most switch to 13/39. some go to 40-42 for better acceleration but lower top end (but then you will prolly need a longer chain).
FiscusFish
17-Jan-2006, 00:17
Originally posted by edwyun
...most switch to 13/39...
That's a typo isn't it...? Unless you've got a part time job pulling out tree stumps at the weekend..? :frog:
15/39 or 15/41 if you like acceleration more than 130 mph speeds.
sorry about that - :D
yup 15/39
Speed is what im after! Thank you all for that!
Yorkie.
Carb kit .... jets! What stage are 900ss running?
Yorkie.
Iconic944ss
18-Jan-2006, 13:51
Stg 2 kit - didnt seem to make much difference over stg 1...
15/41 sprockets make life interesting ;)
Good luck - Frank
Thank you all for your help!!!
Yorkie.
Originally posted by Iconic944ss
15/41 sprockets make life interesting ;)
I just bought baby monster's oem kit 15/46 and DID 520VL for my 900SSie :)
Iconic944ss
18-Jan-2006, 22:40
OMG !!! - hope you have enough links for the chain - 15/41 pulled my wheel to the very front.
Good luck keeping the front end down !!!!
Frank
FiscusFish
18-Jan-2006, 22:54
SSies have a different final drive ratio to the earlier ones. It equates to 15/43 which is still extreme but not as scary as 15/46...
Originally posted by Iconic944ss
OMG !!! - hope you have enough links for the chain - 15/41 pulled
The chain has 106 links (vs. 96 originally). I will try it first without cutting the chain.
Originally posted by Iconic944ss
OMG !!! - hope you have enough links for the chain - 15/41 pulled my wheel to the very front.
Good luck keeping the front end down !!!!
Frank
I got the bike registered yesterday, and have to say it does lift the front wheel quite easy. I think I'll have to source some decent linear springs.
Originally posted by Joksa
I will try it first without cutting the chain.
And of course it is not possible with the swing arm design.
[Edited on 5-5-2006 by Joksa]
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