What Jon says, and some clarification on the front
tire--most sites recommend the 120/70 (not /60) as a
GTS front substitute and I think Roger got a 43 rear
sprocket to fit w/no chain shortening...
FL Kev
--- "Crisler, Jon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Check out Sprocket Specialists, they have a list on
> the web that shows exact
> number of teeth. If memory serves, the front is 17
> and the rear is 47.
> Some riders have had custom sprockets made down to
> 44 teeth, which can be
> done with just a rear sprocket change. No cutting
> of chain required (118
> links on GTS.). Sprocket Specialists makes their
> own stuff and custom
> configs are not that expensive.
> www.sprocketspecialists.com also look
> for DID on the web too.
>
> The front sprocket (stock) has a poly/plastic
> coating that appears to be
> designed to cut noise/gear whine. Aftermarket
> sprockets do not have that.
> You might check to see if a FZR1000 front can be
> used in 530 size. I got
> the aftermarket front 530 sprocket, and the noise
> difference is quite
> noticable at first.
>
> Most hard-core GTSers converted to 530. The
> high-end 530 chains are far
> cheaper than 532 due to volume. All things being
> equal, the 532 chain would
> be stronger by maybe 5-10%. 532 came out in the
> early 90's, but only a
> handfull of high-end bikes used it, and by 95 it
> seemed that 532 was no
> longer being used, substituted with 530. I used a
> DID x-ring 530, which is
> stronger than the stock 532 (also DID), and almost
> 1/2 the price (about $120
> vs. $210 for 532). So for the cost of a 532 chain,
> you can get a better
> 530, AND front and rear sprockets. If you check
> the 95 and up 750/1000+
> sport bikes, they use 530.
>
> As for tires, I am using a Bridgestone BT56 in
> back, and a Dunlop 205 in
> front. Most people seem to like the Bridgestone
> BT56/57 (and the newer
> 010/020 that replaced it). I use the stock 130/60
> in front, but most people
> use the 120 size instead.
>
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