14t gearbox sprockets on SSie bikes

twpd · 07-Sep-2006, 21:04

I'm a member of www.ducati.ms and the guys on there reckon you can't fit a 14t gearbox sprocket to an 800ss (which is the same as the 750ssie and 900ssie). I say you can - I have one on my 800ss racer - it goes straight on, there's no misalignment and the chain run is straight and free. Yet they still say it can't be done - I've almost been accused of lying via pm!

As a matter of interest, who here is running a 14t gearbox sprocket as well. What are your experiences?

jeff st4s · 07-Sep-2006, 21:08

Without being shouted at for not reading the title, I'm running a 14 on my ST and I have no problems.

antonye · 07-Sep-2006, 21:09

Me. No reason why it wouldn't fit!

twpd · 07-Sep-2006, 21:16

They reckon that all the aftermarket sprockets they can get including Renthal are offset - so much so that the chain won't run on the wear strip or go on the sprocket.

Here's the thread:

today's thread

previous thread

TP · 07-Sep-2006, 21:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by twpd

They reckon that all the aftermarket sprockets they can get including Renthal are offset - so much so that the chain won't run on the wear strip or go on the sprocket.

Here's the thread:

today's thread

previous thread

Oh my god - that is absolute ignorance of the highest order!

twpd · 07-Sep-2006, 21:25

Mine or theirs?

domski · 07-Sep-2006, 21:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by TP

Oh my god - that is absolute ignorance of the highest order!

Agreed. Tosser!

TP · 07-Sep-2006, 21:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by twpd

Mine or theirs?

Theirs!

Jesus, they look at the sprocket and just decide it doesn't fit - in their uneducated opinion. And simply ignore the advice of people who've done it! And Shazaam FFS!

Oh dear ...

antonye · 07-Sep-2006, 22:06

Oh, the rub strips are different between ally and steel swingarms too - when we swapped swingarms, the black rub strip off my steel swinger didn't line up properly so we had to use the original white one that came with the ally swingarm.

Also, the swingarm makes no difference in the position of the sprockets (think about it - the sprocket on the engine doesn't move if you have a different swingarm!) which that guy seems to be implying.

Finally, it doesn't matter what the offset looks like on the sprocket, it's how it fits that is important. They all fit onto the shaft and then are aligned with the locking plate which fits into the groove on the shaft - that's how it gets aligned, not shoulder depth!

andys 900ss · 07-Sep-2006, 22:08

Yep, no probs here either.

Got them on my 900ssie and 600ss.

Andy

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07-Sep-2006, 21:08	#2
jeff st4s Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,354 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Charlwood Mood: Looking for a one way ticket to the 'Ring. Without being shouted at for not reading the title, I'm running a 14 on my ST and I have no problems. Reply

07-Sep-2006, 21:16	#4
twpd Deceased 02/10/2010 - R.I.P. Ducati Corse Posts: 3,170 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Darlington, Co. Durham Mood: NGRRC Minitwins champion 2007 They reckon that all the aftermarket sprockets they can get including Renthal are offset - so much so that the chain won't run on the wear strip or go on the sprocket. Here's the thread: today's thread previous thread Reply

07-Sep-2006, 21:25	#6
twpd Deceased 02/10/2010 - R.I.P. Ducati Corse Posts: 3,170 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Darlington, Co. Durham Mood: NGRRC Minitwins champion 2007 Mine or theirs? Reply

07-Sep-2006, 22:08	#10
andys 900ss Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,589 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: nottingham Mood: #65 Double Desmo Due Champion - Class B 2007, Class A 2009 Yep, no probs here either. Got them on my 900ssie and 600ss. Andy Reply