Now that my bike is alive (see my other posts) I have been thinking about installing a 16t front sprocket. from people who have one installed can you tell me your thoughts? good, bad, the same? do you have to do anything to the speedo to recalibrate it or does the computer do this? if the bike already power wheelies in 2nd does it now come up in 3rd? how much easier is it to wheelie in 1st vs stock sprocket, in 2nd?? thanks

what is the total time to install from a-z if you have a 1/2 inch air gun and big compressor/tank

typically, every tooth you drop on the front is equivalent to 3 or 4 up in the rear - you will definitely feel the difference and expect to engage extra wheelie control when twisting that throttle.
You'll enjoy the power, but beware - you'll be shifting quite a bit more around town and loose fuel mileage on the highway too.
The speedo/computer does not "heal" itself, you'll need a speedo-healer or the like for that issue.
Install time will vary on mechanical competentancy

* Last updated by: Hellmutt on 3/9/2011 @ 12:48 PM *

what is the total time to install from a-z if you have a 1/2 inch air gun and big compressor/tank

Sounds like you know a thing or two if you own those tools.

Remove lower fairing and side must have to come off too. Remove rear brake hose retainer and outer chain guard. 3/4 hour

Remove sprocket cover (DO NOT LOOSE THE 2 SMALL METAL SLEEVES THAT ACT AS POSITIONING PEGS FOR THE SPROCKET COVER--HOLES 2 and 4) and clutch slave cylinder, clamp it so no fluid leaks and remove inner chain guard. 1 hour.

Unbend lock washer. I used a 24" breaker bar and 27mm impact socket to remove head nut. It was not terribly tight but an impact socket and gun is safest for (not) tipping over the bike, I am sure. DO NOT USE A 12 POINT SOCKET!-the nut points will strip. Stick a steal bar covered in a rag over swing arm and through rear wheel to stabilize the final drive while turning on nut. 1 hour.

Loosen up rear wheel and pull axle ahead, lift chain off of output sproc.--half hour.

Swap in 16T, adjust chain slack, bend lock washer and torque head nut. 3/4 hour.

replace inner chain guard, sprocket cover, clutch slave, brake line retainer, fairings. 1 1/2 hour.

Bleed clutch system maybe? 3/4 hour.

I think it will at least be a solid day unless you have done it before. If you have not, I would double the time estimate.

just did my sprockets and chain. have a zillion pics and am almost done with a detailed write up.

intalled mine shortly afer purchasing my bike, never looked back-