I increased my front gear from 14 to 15, than decreasing size of back sprocket. Reason being, less travel and wear on the chain, compared to shrinking rear sproket. On the other hand, your front sprocket will wear out long before you rear sproket, prolonging your investment in your rear sprocket, so I guess I can see an alternative benefit of going with smaller back sproket, instead of larger front sprocket. Front sproket I installed though looks pretty damn beefy solid steel, so time will tell.
Any idea how much of an impact rider weight has on the top end? Been researching sprockets for my 2008 Rebel, and right now I'm looking to hit at least 80mph so I can ride comfortably on the interstate for short periods of time. With the stock 14/33 sprockets I top out at 71-71mph, and that's me crouching down behind my windshield. If I could move to 15/32 and gain say 6-7mph I'd be ecstatic, even if I do lose some roll-on power in the conversion.
Most people quickly dismiss the Rebel as being a "learners bike" and not for regular riding. I ride my wife's from time to time and it gets around just fine.
I prefer the 15 tooth in the front. Less chain travel, will last 1./14th longer than the 14 toother. No more angry bees. Have never tried to top it out myself, though I've done 70 on the interstate plenty. Not something I really want to try.
Maximum Speed is higher in 4th gear. Compared to a stock Rebel in 5th gear. A stock Rebel will top out at 76 mph in 5th gear @ 8,250 rpms. My Rebel has reached a speed of 81 mph in 4th gear @ 7,800 rpms. Same speed in 5th gear @ 6,800 rpms. Another plus with this 14/27t sprocket set. Vibrations felt in my Rebel @ 75 mph, is less than a stock Rebel @ 35 mph in 5th gear.
@gengnepal Maximum Speed is higher in 4th gear. Compared to a stock Rebel in 5th gear. A stock Rebel will top out at 76 mph in 5th gear @ 8,250 rpms. My Rebel has reached a speed of 81 mph in 4th gear @ 7,800 rpms. Same speed in 5th gear @ 6,800 rpms. Another plus with this 14/27t sprocket set. Vibrations felt in my Rebel @ 75 mph, is less than a stock Rebel @ 35 mph in 5th gear.
I increased my front gear from 14 to 15, than decreasing size of back sprocket. Reason being, less travel and wear on the chain, compared to shrinking rear sproket. On the other hand, your front sprocket will wear out long before you rear sproket, prolonging your investment in your rear sprocket, so I guess I can see an alternative benefit of going with smaller back sproket, instead of larger front sprocket. Front sproket I installed though looks pretty damn beefy solid steel, so time will tell.
cobrachoppergirl 6 days ago
Ya they do great on the interstate..i have an 05 and i love it
RebornTruth74 3 weeks ago
riding a bicycle sucks.I need to get one of these
peugteobike 1 month ago
Any idea how much of an impact rider weight has on the top end? Been researching sprockets for my 2008 Rebel, and right now I'm looking to hit at least 80mph so I can ride comfortably on the interstate for short periods of time. With the stock 14/33 sprockets I top out at 71-71mph, and that's me crouching down behind my windshield. If I could move to 15/32 and gain say 6-7mph I'd be ecstatic, even if I do lose some roll-on power in the conversion.
bmurphr1 1 month ago
Thanks for the rpm info , have always wondered bc mine sounds like it's about to come apart at 70.
Junglemon1 2 months ago
hi
i have 30 tooth on back and it is great.
pl
sapiscnn 2 months ago
Most people quickly dismiss the Rebel as being a "learners bike" and not for regular riding. I ride my wife's from time to time and it gets around just fine.
douglas787 2 months ago
I prefer the 15 tooth in the front. Less chain travel, will last 1./14th longer than the 14 toother. No more angry bees. Have never tried to top it out myself, though I've done 70 on the interstate plenty. Not something I really want to try.
cobrachoppergirl 2 months ago
Maximum Speed is higher in 4th gear. Compared to a stock Rebel in 5th gear. A stock Rebel will top out at 76 mph in 5th gear @ 8,250 rpms. My Rebel has reached a speed of 81 mph in 4th gear @ 7,800 rpms. Same speed in 5th gear @ 6,800 rpms. Another plus with this 14/27t sprocket set. Vibrations felt in my Rebel @ 75 mph, is less than a stock Rebel @ 35 mph in 5th gear.
SoulSearcherVQR 2 months ago
With this sprocket set up,is the maximum speed become higher or lower?
gengnepal 3 months ago
@gengnepal faster top speed, bigger in back more acceleration bigger in front more top speed
pretzel1253 3 months ago
@gengnepal Maximum Speed is higher in 4th gear. Compared to a stock Rebel in 5th gear. A stock Rebel will top out at 76 mph in 5th gear @ 8,250 rpms. My Rebel has reached a speed of 81 mph in 4th gear @ 7,800 rpms. Same speed in 5th gear @ 6,800 rpms. Another plus with this 14/27t sprocket set. Vibrations felt in my Rebel @ 75 mph, is less than a stock Rebel @ 35 mph in 5th gear.
SoulSearcherVQR 2 months ago