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MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 250 & 400 => Topic started by: VW_NUT on April 13, 2009, 11:49:15 AM

Title: Sprocket questions & gearing
Post by: VW_NUT on April 13, 2009, 11:49:15 AM

Hey everyone,

Hope the weather is nice in your area and you are getting in some riding...

The time has come to change Hangin_biposto's chain & probably the sprockets as well.  Does anyone know if other Suzuki sprockets will fit?  Do they make aftermarket front sprokets that will work, or do I have to fork over $$ at the dealer for a front one?

Also, she has a 91 which has the 47 tooth rear.  We are looking to make the gearing a little taller to make highway trips a little easier.  Anyone running a 45 or 44 tooth rear?  How do you like the gearing?

Thanks for any info...

Title: Re: Sprocket questions & gearing
Post by: Chris H on April 13, 2009, 07:49:27 PM

JT make repos.
front is a 433 and rear is a 807.

Title: Re: Sprocket questions & gearing
Post by: VW_NUT on April 13, 2009, 08:25:03 PM

Thanks for the info!  Does anyone carry these in the US?

Title: Re: Sprocket questions & gearing
Post by: smooth operator on April 13, 2009, 08:36:52 PM

  I believe I have SunStar sprockets on mine now. Steel counter and aluminum rear. Vortex should also make sprockets.There should be a number of brands. Any bike shop should be able to get them for you.My bikes live at my pals bike shop, so I just look them up in one of his catalogs(Motorcycle stuff,Parts Unlimited,Tucker Rockie) I always put new sprockets on with a new chain. I chaged my gearing,but I went the other way and lowered it. But I know other Banditos went higher . I think a little grinding may be necciary if you go up one on the counter.

Title: Re: Sprocket questions & gearing
Post by: tomacGTi on April 14, 2009, 08:00:21 AM

IIRC you can use SV650 rear sprockets but I don't remember which fronts are compatible OEM.

PitterB4 had a combo of an SV rear in 47 with a front I can't recall in 14t. Guess the front is the bigger mystery versus the rear.

Title: Re: Sprocket questions & gearing
Post by: Chris H on April 14, 2009, 11:53:56 AM

        14     15
48    3.43    3.20
47    3.36    3.13
46    3.29    3.07
45    3.21    3.00
44    3.14    2.93
43    3.07    2.87
42    3.00    2.80
This is a list of gear ratios for refrence. :motorsmile:
Standard being 14/47 with a 150/70 rear tyre.