Triumphrat

rkx · 01-06-2005

Hi folks, need some advice on a few matters, this is for a 1999 ST.

I need new sprockets this year, I'm looking for a lot of pull from the bike at low end for ahem, wheelies, but don't want to lose a whole lot from the top end, can someone recomend a good sprocket size for the front and rear? I also need a new chain, anyone recomend a good manufacturer/model?

I'm going to the toronto motorcycle show this weekend and hope to find a deal on your recomendations.

Is changing the sprockets and chain a do it yourself job or should I pay out the 200 canadian to have this done for me?

Also I want to change my own oil this year, is there an oil filter replacement I can get at like canadian tire, walmart or someplace similar? brand and model would be great. also anyone recomend an oil from these places that would be good? thanks for all your help.

rkx · 01-06-2005

Hi folks, need some advice on a few matters, this is for a 1999 ST.

I need new sprockets this year, I'm looking for a lot of pull from the bike at low end for ahem, wheelies, but don't want to lose a whole lot from the top end, can someone recomend a good sprocket size for the front and rear? I also need a new chain, anyone recomend a good manufacturer/model?

I'm going to the toronto motorcycle show this weekend and hope to find a deal on your recomendations.

Is changing the sprockets and chain a do it yourself job or should I pay out the 200 canadian to have this done for me?

Also I want to change my own oil this year, is there an oil filter replacement I can get at like canadian tire, walmart or someplace similar? brand and model would be great. also anyone recomend an oil from these places that would be good? thanks for all your help.

DragonDan · 01-06-2005

Most Sprint'ers use an 18 tooth up front and stock on the rear. That's the setup I use, since most of my riding is in the city. I have not done it, but according to other posts, this can be done by the average joe.

Oil / filter. This is a topic with lots of personal choices. I found this post:

Oil filter cross reference

I will be going to the Purolator filter at the next change.

I would suggest using only fully synthetic oil. From there, make your own decisions. My bike is at almost 27K miles, and have had no problems. It's had the Mobil 4T since day one.

DragonDan · 01-06-2005

Most Sprint'ers use an 18 tooth up front and stock on the rear. That's the setup I use, since most of my riding is in the city. I have not done it, but according to other posts, this can be done by the average joe.

Oil / filter. This is a topic with lots of personal choices. I found this post:

Oil filter cross reference

I will be going to the Purolator filter at the next change.

I would suggest using only fully synthetic oil. From there, make your own decisions. My bike is at almost 27K miles, and have had no problems. It's had the Mobil 4T since day one.

01-06-2005

I use the Castrol Act-Evo Semi-synthetic oil, it was recommended by the Triumph/Ducati dealer in Waco, Texas. It is a motorcycle oil, and runs $18.95 for a 4L jug instead of the $48.95 for the Triumph oil. My bike has 20,000 miles and seems to work fine, the dealer said the Castrol Act-Evo is their standard service oil that they use in all out of warranty service unless the owner specifies something different.

I use the K&N oil filters, they have a nice nut on the end to take them off with. The Purolator Pure One is a good filter, I used to use them on a Mazda RX-7 that I used to own, never tried them on the bike though. I use the Motorcraft in my truck, it is actually a Purolator manufactured filter. I have read in many different places to stay away from the Fram filters, they have been known to blow apart on cars and bikes. They seem to not be near the quality that they used to be. Here is an Oil Filter Study done on car oil filters, it has some interesting info in it.

[ This message was edited by: bluedogok on 2005-01-06 10:27 ]

01-06-2005

I use the Castrol Act-Evo Semi-synthetic oil, it was recommended by the Triumph/Ducati dealer in Waco, Texas. It is a motorcycle oil, and runs $18.95 for a 4L jug instead of the $48.95 for the Triumph oil. My bike has 20,000 miles and seems to work fine, the dealer said the Castrol Act-Evo is their standard service oil that they use in all out of warranty service unless the owner specifies something different.

I use the K&N oil filters, they have a nice nut on the end to take them off with. The Purolator Pure One is a good filter, I used to use them on a Mazda RX-7 that I used to own, never tried them on the bike though. I use the Motorcraft in my truck, it is actually a Purolator manufactured filter. I have read in many different places to stay away from the Fram filters, they have been known to blow apart on cars and bikes. They seem to not be near the quality that they used to be. Here is an Oil Filter Study done on car oil filters, it has some interesting info in it.

[ This message was edited by: bluedogok on 2005-01-06 10:27 ]

garry · 01-06-2005

Regarding sprocket size, 18/45 is a popular combo and can supposedly still use the stock chain. 17/45 would be a wheelie monster, but you'd probably notice the increase in revs at highway cruising speeds. I believe your year came with an 18 stock, later years come with a 19 stock.

garry · 01-06-2005

Regarding sprocket size, 18/45 is a popular combo and can supposedly still use the stock chain. 17/45 would be a wheelie monster, but you'd probably notice the increase in revs at highway cruising speeds. I believe your year came with an 18 stock, later years come with a 19 stock.

woodrow · 01-06-2005

General rule of thumb from the sportbike world is -1 front & +2 rear. That is about the best set up to help your, ahem, wheelie desire. But garry and the others are right, you will lose rpms at highway speeds. With that set up, you are looking at close to 1k rpms difference. Depending on what altitude you are at, going -1 in the front should be more than enough to power the bike up. Was able to power wheelie in Minnesota last summer, but here at 6500', you gotta be real good with the clutch to get the front end up.......Good luck with your choice.

woodrow · 01-06-2005

General rule of thumb from the sportbike world is -1 front & +2 rear. That is about the best set up to help your, ahem, wheelie desire. But garry and the others are right, you will lose rpms at highway speeds. With that set up, you are looking at close to 1k rpms difference. Depending on what altitude you are at, going -1 in the front should be more than enough to power the bike up. Was able to power wheelie in Minnesota last summer, but here at 6500', you gotta be real good with the clutch to get the front end up.......Good luck with your choice.