front srocket [Archive]

gregcooney1

03-22-2007, 05:53 PM

I recently purchase a 2000 r1 it is be rebuilt as we speed I was wondering if I should leave the front srocket stock or go down one tooth I have not got a chanse to ride it yet will this bike come up in second no problem. thanks

mk2gti.addict

03-23-2007, 06:42 AM

I also have a 2000 r1. It will come up in 2nd no problem but is dependent on RPM range. I can't just roll on a wheelie with mine. I have to blip the throttle off and preload the suspension and then gas it on the rebound. Or clutch up which is not a problem at all. I am in the process of buying a new sprocket as well and I wouldn't recommend going one down in the front. The 2000's already have a small amount of teeth on the front sprocket compartaive to the newer bikes. You are going to get alot more engine noise going down up front. I would recommend going +2 in the rear as I am going to do. Get's the same results without the extra noise and wear involved with reducing the front sprocket.


R1-Forum.Com > R1 Related Discussion > Mechanical / Help > 00-01 R1 Mechanical Help > front srocket PDA front srocket gregcooney1 03-22-2007, 05:53 PM I recently purchase a 2000 r1 it is be rebuilt as we speed I was wondering if I should leave the front srocket stock or go down one tooth I have not got a chanse to ride it yet will this bike come up in second no problem. thanks mk2gti.addict 03-23-2007, 06:42 AM I also have a 2000 r1. It will come up in 2nd no problem but is dependent on RPM range. I can't just roll on a wheelie with mine. I have to blip the throttle off and preload the suspension and then gas it on the rebound. Or clutch up which is not a problem at all. I am in the process of buying a new sprocket as well and I wouldn't recommend going one down in the front. The 2000's already have a small amount of teeth on the front sprocket compartaive to the newer bikes. You are going to get alot more engine noise going down up front. I would recommend going +2 in the rear as I am going to do. Get's the same results without the extra noise and wear involved with reducing the front sprocket.