Guess I'd better look closely at my setup. The fact that there is a sprocket for my wheel doesn't mean it will work on the ZX14 without hitting the swingarm. ......... Just checked it out. The chain actually rests on the top of the swingarm! There is a nylon chain gard which sits on top of the swingarm which is for the chain to rest on. Going to a larger sprocket in back would only move the chain away from the swingarm! That can't be the reason they don't have a 45 tooth sprocket!
My current problem is the chain is too close to the midpipe. Sometimes it rubs and I have to tighten the chain a little. I have to mount my exhaust cans on the outside of the hangar bracket. That actually makes the cans stick out wider than the rear axle sliders. Not Good. The larger diameter of the 45 tooth sprocket will move the chain down and cause it to rub the midpipe more. Guess going to a 45 is not a good option. I suppose I could have a muffler shop rebend the midpipe. I'd have to have it ceramic coated again. Or... I could put a 6 inch extension on the swingarm.
Seems like I heard someone say they had a 17/45 setup and it was quite smooth. Yea Blue, I know you like your 16 on front but, I've heard the 16 front can be a little more abrupt (not as smooth) and a little noisy. How FR I may go that route if I can't get the larger sprocket on back.
Or...I could be happy with what I have...for a while.
008 ZX14R Ninja ... Midnight saphire blue with custom lightning bolt paint job, Kenny Rodgers KRTuned mufflers, Corbin custom seat, Marchesini wheels, Dunlop Qualifiers, Dyno Jet PCIII, custom FAICS map, Dyno Jet Ignition Module, K&N Air Filter, Supersprox 44 tooth sprocket, Zephyr 16 front sprocket, EK chain, TRE008, MRA windscreen, Race Railz frame sliders, Sato Racing axle sliders, ST Machine brake & clutch levers, Engine Ice coolant, Muzzy aluminum fan, ceramic coated headers and midpipes (cat removed), Vortex Rear Sets , Pro Comp Stearing Damper, Pro Grip Gel handgrips, Gen Mar clip on risers, Dowco tank bag, and a Rumble fender eliminator.
Removed GPS.
2005 Harley Davidson Dyna Low Rider, 1442 CI fuel injected, 65 HP, lots of chrome with 24K gold overlay detailing. Sure is pretty!