14 Tooth Sprocket

[booger weldz]

Originally Posted by something_witty

How much top speed to you loose? Anyone test it out yet?

I have 2012 796ABS

I didnt loose any top speed as the bike has an easier time pulling the shorter gearing. In fact, i recently hit 133 on a straight i previously hit 129. The bike takes forever(or downhill) to pull the last mph anthow and theres knowhere on the street ur gonna notice the top speed change. The quicker acceleration and ease of pulling from uphill stops makes it totalled worth it.

Its easy todo. Theres know reason to pay a shop an hours wage unless u dont have any tools( or buddies w tools). Loosen the chain significantly. Undo the big bolts that hold the rearset in place and turn it so its outta the way. Take off the plastic trim and metal cover. Remove the clutch slave cylinder... Bend the tab up on the washer on the sprockets nut and hit the nut w an impact wrench to loosen/remove... Put it back together in reverse. No chain links need to be removed, theres plenty of adjustment available.

I agree with others who said ducati should have sold the bikes to us like this. I havent noticed any fuel mileage changes either.

[sanaga]

Originally Posted by moto

It is an easy mod to do yourself.




DRIVEN Light Front Sprocket: Testastretta/ DS 1000 14T-525 $36

moto
is it direct replacement to my 12 1100evo stock sprocket??
thanks

[jcarruth]

Originally Posted by sanaga

moto
is it direct replacement to my 12 1100evo stock sprocket??
thanks

I just did this conversion two days ago. The bike is an 1100 EVO. I can tell a big difference in the machine, especially in 1st, 2nd and 6th gears. I think I am going to keep it this way.

[hobbsy]

My 0.02c, I just put a 14T sprocket on the 696.

Definitely an improvement, I find the bike easier and more fun to ride with the extra revs, although more gear changes are required.

I found the install pretty easy too, as someone with basic to intermediate mechanical skills.

[jmlenz]

I asked the dealer about the 14t for my 2011 796 after buying it and the guy said I would need that eccentric wrench thing to adjust the chain after I installed the sprocket. Is this true?

[SDRider]

Originally Posted by booger weldz

I didnt loose any top speed as the bike has an easier time pulling the shorter gearing. In fact, i recently hit 133 on a straight i previously hit 129. The bike takes forever(or downhill) to pull the last mph anthow and theres knowhere on the street ur gonna notice the top speed change. The quicker acceleration and ease of pulling from uphill stops makes it totalled worth it.

Its easy todo. Theres know reason to pay a shop an hours wage unless u dont have any tools( or buddies w tools). Loosen the chain significantly. Undo the big bolts that hold the rearset in place and turn it so its outta the way. Take off the plastic trim and metal cover. Remove the clutch slave cylinder... Bend the tab up on the washer on the sprockets nut and hit the nut w an impact wrench to loosen/remove... Put it back together in reverse. No chain links need to be removed, theres plenty of adjustment available.

I agree with others who said ducati should have sold the bikes to us like this. I havent noticed any fuel mileage changes either.

FYI-Your speedo probably has about 8-9% error in accuracy. It reads faster than you are actually going. When your speedo read 133 you were probably doing 121 at best.

[Jarvicious]

I have to disagree with the thought that your fuel mileage may suffer. I was routinely getting 40-45 (maaaaybe 45) and the first 120 mile trip I took after the conversion I got 55 both ways. I've heard the same results from people who install (and properly tune afterwards) hi compression pistons. Especially on an anemic bike like our air cooled models, that extra engine power allows the bike to work a whole lot less to achieve the same result.

My top speed went up as well. Discrepancies in speedo accuracy aside, I could eek out a few miles an hour on the top end, most likely due to a few extra hundred RPMs putting me closer to the bikes favorite part of the power band. The damn things are ~$30 and it should take you an hour to do it. Easy Easy.

[subin]

Originally Posted by jmlenz

I asked the dealer about the 14t for my 2011 796 after buying it and the guy said I would need that eccentric wrench thing to adjust the chain after I installed the sprocket. Is this true?

Yes, you would need the tool to put the chain back to the correct tension.

[jmlenz]

Originally Posted by subin

Yes, you would need the tool to put the chain back to the correct tension.

thanks Subin

[jagibbs]

Anyone notice increased chain guide wear with the smaller sprocket? Since I've put mine on about 3000 miiles ago, I've almost worn through the guide near the front. I always keep the chain tightened to spec also (61-63mm).