JT 15T new gen sprocket installed incorrectly??

raytwotimes · February 28th, 2013, 02:06 PM

Wuttup guys. I am new to the forum but already love all the info that's posted on it. So anyways, I bought a JT 15t from the local Kawi dealership and had them put it on (i didn't have the tools, etc. plus they did it for only 40$).

They put it on just like the DIY shows, with the label facing OUT, not facing the countershaft like most of the riders in the forums are saying. BUT, the bike rides fine.

My question: is that safe? I called JT for official instructions, and they said "put it on just like the OEM one". They didn't have any instructions printed to send me or anything.

Well, the OEM one off my bike has TWO spacers, one on each side, where the JT 15T only has one on the side of the label.

What's the difference, and can this damage the bike? I don't want to take it back to the shop and have them redo it if it doesn't make a big difference. Plus, who am I to say what way the "right" was is? (I am sure they will be arguing that as well).

Any advise is highly appreciated. Thanks!

Ramen · February 28th, 2013, 03:04 PM

I did mine myself like yours (and the DIY) and hadn't had a problem in 15,000 miles.

Son2soaringeagle · June 18th, 2014, 03:33 PM

Hello Raytwotimes.. can i have an update on this...Any problems with the DIY (numbers facing out) way? thank you

raytwotimes · June 19th, 2014, 10:18 AM

Yo! No problems. I have had it like that for 2000 miles, bike runs fine.

Now, time to looks for a wider tire in the back..

Son2soaringeagle · June 19th, 2014, 06:36 PM

cool man!...i just put a laser sight on mine and it lines up dead on! this proves that the label is meant to be facing out! thanx for the reply!

p.s. i recommend the Pirelli Diablo Rosso II comes in a 140/70/17 (specially made for the ninja 250) only slightly bigger than stock but will stick to ice! and you will find they run the same price or cheaper than the stock tires. top of the line rubber with only draw back being they are only about 4k mile tire. depending on how much you want to balance grip and longevity...bridgestone makes a battlax 150/70/17 that in my opinion looks too big in comparison to the bike and the front tire. not sure about price or wear rating....i think 150 is the largest you can go without modification to the bike... anyway choose wisely my friend!

February 28th, 2013, 02:06 PM	#1
raytwotimes ninjette.org newbie Name: Raman Location: Central Valley Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 2	JT 15T new gen sprocket installed incorrectly?? Wuttup guys. I am new to the forum but already love all the info that's posted on it. So anyways, I bought a JT 15t from the local Kawi dealership and had them put it on (i didn't have the tools, etc. plus they did it for only 40$). They put it on just like the DIY shows, with the label facing OUT, not facing the countershaft like most of the riders in the forums are saying. BUT, the bike rides fine. My question: is that safe? I called JT for official instructions, and they said "put it on just like the OEM one". They didn't have any instructions printed to send me or anything. Well, the OEM one off my bike has TWO spacers, one on each side, where the JT 15T only has one on the side of the label. What's the difference, and can this damage the bike? I don't want to take it back to the shop and have them redo it if it doesn't make a big difference. Plus, who am I to say what way the "right" was is? (I am sure they will be arguing that as well). Any advise is highly appreciated. Thanks!

June 18th, 2014, 03:33 PM	#3
Son2soaringeagle ninjette.org newbie Name: Derek Location: jax, florida Join Date: Jun 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250r Posts: 2	any problems? Hello Raytwotimes.. can i have an update on this...Any problems with the DIY (numbers facing out) way? thank you

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February 28th, 2013, 03:04 PM	#2
Ramen Frak It Name: Sean Location: SWFL Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 199	I did mine myself like yours (and the DIY) and hadn't had a problem in 15,000 miles.

June 19th, 2014, 10:18 AM	#4
raytwotimes ninjette.org newbie Name: Raman Location: Central Valley Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 2	Yo! No problems. I have had it like that for 2000 miles, bike runs fine. Now, time to looks for a wider tire in the back..

June 19th, 2014, 06:36 PM	#5
Son2soaringeagle ninjette.org newbie Name: Derek Location: jax, florida Join Date: Jun 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250r Posts: 2	cool man!...i just put a laser sight on mine and it lines up dead on! this proves that the label is meant to be facing out! thanx for the reply! p.s. i recommend the Pirelli Diablo Rosso II comes in a 140/70/17 (specially made for the ninja 250) only slightly bigger than stock but will stick to ice! and you will find they run the same price or cheaper than the stock tires. top of the line rubber with only draw back being they are only about 4k mile tire. depending on how much you want to balance grip and longevity...bridgestone makes a battlax 150/70/17 that in my opinion looks too big in comparison to the bike and the front tire. not sure about price or wear rating....i think 150 is the largest you can go without modification to the bike... anyway choose wisely my friend!