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NVBOOZEFIGHTER · 06-07-2006, 12:59 AM

Does anyone know if the front sprocket from a Daytona 600/650 will fit on a 955? :???:

Stlakid · 06-07-2006, 07:35 PM

NO, it won't.

If you are looking for a 520 sprocket South Bay Triumph has them. They take stock sprockets and send them to a shop to have the sides ground down to make them thinner for use with the smaller chains. You could do the same, just take the sprocket to a 'Tool and cutter grinder' shop and have them take the same amount of material off both sides to get to the size you need.

The America/Bonneville sprocket will fit on a Daytona. It's a 525 chain size if that's what you are looking for.
JT Sprockets #JTF 1183 Available in 17 & 18.

Don't get a 17. It will cause your chain guide to wear and possibly do damage to your swing arm if you don't catch it.

[ This message was edited by: Stlakid on 2006-06-07 17:38 ]

NVBOOZEFIGHTER · 06-12-2006, 12:56 AM

*****! I'm runnin a 17 tooth now and just got a 15 tooth. How will I see where the chain guide is wearing and what can I do? Love to work on everything, just new to the sport bike scene and am noticing alot of differences. My Daytona is mostly just a toy for me and doesn't go on super long rides, not more than a few hundred at a time. Hell, I've had her since October and still have less than 1500 miles on.

Stlakid · 06-12-2006, 05:12 AM

I don't think anybody makes a front sprocket in a 15 that fits a Daytona. Stop trying to go smaller in the front and start going bigger in the rear! If you are running a 17/44 (2.588/1) now, you would be better off with an 18/46 (2.555/1) for chain life and no guide wear problems. Unfortunately, a 46 is not a standard replacement available for a Daytona. You'll have to order that one special. Most people settle with an 18/45 (2.5/1) combination. You could always put the 17 on again for a 2.647/1 ratio. I think you'll find the bike pretty prone to wheelies with that combination, let alone your proposed 15/44 (2.933/1) setup! If you want a wheelie monster I would go with the 47 on the rear and stick the 18 on it for a 2.611 gear ratio. You could always put the 19 on it for a more normal 2.473/1 ratio almost back to the 18/45 combo most people seem to like.

If it were me (and I don't even own the Daytona), as long as you are going to make a change that will require a NEW length chain; is to go with a 46 tooth rear sprocket. A 19/46 gives you a ratio of 2.421/1, very close to stock gearing for riding with any distance in mind, ALA sport touring. Put the 18 on and you have a ratio of 2.555/1 which puts you right in between what a 17/44 and an 18/45 would give you; Hooligan mode! Simple 1/2 hour change and only one chain required. With either of these setups you will also NEVER need to worry about the chain guide wear.

My setup on my RS is an 18/44. Stock is 19/43. It's perfect around town. It's just verging on a bit buzzy for my taste on the freeway, but I could just slow down a bit! At 82 (indicated) my bike is doing 5k. It starts to feel a bit buzzy above that point on a steady cruise. I can put the 19 back on and it's more like 4600 rpm at the same speed and very nice cruising. Of course my RS does not rev as high as your Daytona so maybe 5500-6k feels smother than it would on my bike. On the Sprint and RS bike the setup of choice is an 18/43 as compared to an 18/45 for the Daytona.

[ This message was edited by: Stlakid on 2006-06-12 03:24 ]

bradtx · 06-12-2006, 07:43 AM

NVBOOZEFIGHTER, I've about 2K miles on my 17T/42T combo. No abnormal wear, but I sure wouldn't go with a smaller c/s sprocket.

To check for chain guide wear, get the top of the chain slack and lift it near the swingarm piviot. Look at the guide. If anything is amiss, it'll show there. IMHO, it should look the same for it's entire length.

Brad

NVBOOZEFIGHTER · 06-13-2006, 11:42 AM

Thnx Brad,

I'm currently running the 17/42 also but was just looking for some more zip. I've been trying to get a reputable companies rear sprocket but most places don't make one for a sssa or the price is outrageous, best I've found was almost $100. Vortex SAYS they have one but when I ordered it, they sent me a sprocket for a dssa. When I called them about it, I was THEN told they don't make one for a sssa YET.

Stlakid · 06-13-2006, 02:45 PM

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TechmanBD · 06-13-2006, 03:45 PM

You can also check these guys out for comparisons

Sprocket Specialists

NVBOOZEFIGHTER · 06-13-2006, 08:28 PM

Stlakid,

Thats the company that wants 98 sumodd dollars for their rear sprocket! They say they have none in the U.S. so it would have to be shipped from across the pond. I don't mind spending the money if I know I will like it, but it seems kinda steep just to see if I like the way it changes my ride, ya know?

Techman,

Is the 03 the same as the 05?? Some things are shown in catalogs to interchange on those years, but do the sprockets?

BTW, thanks for all your input and help with this situation. I do appreciate it!

Stlakid · 06-14-2006, 05:50 AM

Funny, thats who I got my rear sprocket from and it was only about $35.00 including tax. (GSXR 1000) I have a DSSA though. They like to stick it to you for aluminum for some reason.

Here is a page fron Sprocket Specialists that lists three sprockets for the SSSA Daytona in steel. (43,44,45)

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You can see the prices are right around $34.00 for steel.