still debating on which sprocket swap to do...

Hokie11 · August 18th, 2009, 05:14 AM

I reallllly want some acceleration boost, but then i plan to do a lot of 1.5hr trips to dc where most of my friends are... i dont want to sacrifice being comfortable on that dreaded 495 beltway where everyone goes about 85

so i was thinking i should just go with a 15/45 setup.. will the accel suffer all that much? i figure with a 15/43 setup it would, but maybe just 15/45 would help comfort on highways

i originally wanted a 13/47 setup for better acceleration, but would hate to get on the highway and suffer for an hour

maybe something in between? is 14/46 or 14/47 still within the right limits of the chain?

Hokie11 · August 18th, 2009, 05:30 AM

damn, im just gonna order the 15t now... i figure i can always revert back or try the other later huh

Mo1981 · August 18th, 2009, 07:54 AM

I went with the 15/41 setup and it has been great for me. I do alot of highway riding and I'm completely happy with the result. Acceleration loss is minimal, and by minimal I mean MINIMAL, lol. I've got two friends with '08 250s that have done the same swap and love it as well. Highway cruising can be done in 5th or 6th, plus there is still plenty of acceleration left in 6th to get around a car or whatever. Around town, I find myself in 4th most of the time. Doing this swap will not turn the bike into a flaccid scooter. It is a good setup that leave your acceleration alone, for the most part, plus give you more comfortability on the highway. I would do this mod again in a heartbeat. Just sharing my experience with it.
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Hokie11 · August 18th, 2009, 08:17 AM

thats really good to know... i have a feeling i will go this route as well. once i get my full exhaust, i figure that will help bring some of the acceleration back

Mo1981 · August 18th, 2009, 08:49 AM

It will take some time to get used to the longer gears, but it's really not as bad as some make it sound.
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Viper-Byte · August 18th, 2009, 06:08 PM

I have got a 15t on the front, rear is stock (can't remember what it is) and I am happy, I have dropped rpm by 1000 at 100kph and is still has enough pull to hit 160 on the speedo in a few seconds from 100...

I actually think this was better for my acceleration (as contradictory as it may sound) as I don't have to shift as early (I don't know the exact figures, these are just seat of the pants feelings.)

ninjablk08 · August 18th, 2009, 09:13 PM

i did a 15/43 set up ,driven sprockets and DID chain kit ,happy with it ,bike responses well , cause im starting to do more freeway riding to get to far places

Hokie11 · August 19th, 2009, 05:59 AM

nice to know 15t fronts are happy, as i think i will too as soon as they arrive... ill probably do 15/45 for now, then get a 43 later if im still happy with the 15t setup, thanks for tips all

August 18th, 2009, 05:14 AM	#1
Hokie11 ninjette.org member Name: Vinh Location: Maryland Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 153	still debating on which sprocket swap to do... I reallllly want some acceleration boost, but then i plan to do a lot of 1.5hr trips to dc where most of my friends are... i dont want to sacrifice being comfortable on that dreaded 495 beltway where everyone goes about 85 so i was thinking i should just go with a 15/45 setup.. will the accel suffer all that much? i figure with a 15/43 setup it would, but maybe just 15/45 would help comfort on highways i originally wanted a 13/47 setup for better acceleration, but would hate to get on the highway and suffer for an hour maybe something in between? is 14/46 or 14/47 still within the right limits of the chain? __________________________________________________ Black 09 Ninja 250R\|Shogun Crash Kit\|Woodcraft Full Rearsets\|Proton Flush LEDs\|De-Snorkeled\|Shimmed\|K&N\|Red Rim Tape\|ProGrips\|Puig\|10K HIDs\|15T Front

August 18th, 2009, 05:30 AM	#2
Hokie11 ninjette.org member Name: Vinh Location: Maryland Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 153	damn, im just gonna order the 15t now... i figure i can always revert back or try the other later huh __________________________________________________ Black 09 Ninja 250R\|Shogun Crash Kit\|Woodcraft Full Rearsets\|Proton Flush LEDs\|De-Snorkeled\|Shimmed\|K&N\|Red Rim Tape\|ProGrips\|Puig\|10K HIDs\|15T Front

August 18th, 2009, 08:17 AM	#4
Hokie11 ninjette.org member Name: Vinh Location: Maryland Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 153	thats really good to know... i have a feeling i will go this route as well. once i get my full exhaust, i figure that will help bring some of the acceleration back __________________________________________________ Black 09 Ninja 250R\|Shogun Crash Kit\|Woodcraft Full Rearsets\|Proton Flush LEDs\|De-Snorkeled\|Shimmed\|K&N\|Red Rim Tape\|ProGrips\|Puig\|10K HIDs\|15T Front

August 18th, 2009, 06:08 PM	#6
Viper-Byte ninjette.org sage Name: David Location: Wellington, New Zealand Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R in Green! (Sold) Now 2011 Triumph Daytona 675 SE Posts: 564	I have got a 15t on the front, rear is stock (can't remember what it is) and I am happy, I have dropped rpm by 1000 at 100kph and is still has enough pull to hit 160 on the speedo in a few seconds from 100... I actually think this was better for my acceleration (as contradictory as it may sound) as I don't have to shift as early (I don't know the exact figures, these are just seat of the pants feelings.) __________________________________________________ 2008 GREEN Kawasaki Ninja 250R. AreaP Quiet Core Carbon Fibre : 8000k HIDs : Dynojet Jet kit : Double Bubble Windscreen

August 18th, 2009, 09:13 PM	#7
ninjablk08 ninjette.org guru Name: oscar Location: antioch, ca (bay area) Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): blk ninja 250 2008 Posts: 391	i did a 15/43 set up ,driven sprockets and DID chain kit ,happy with it ,bike responses well , cause im starting to do more freeway riding to get to far places __________________________________________________ 2 bro CFSO, factory pro 3, hotbody DS , krayzie graphics rim tape, brake flasher, DIY fender chop, DIY flushmounts & LED rear, K&N filter, 15/43 Driven, DID race chain, air stuff removed, clipons

August 18th, 2009, 07:54 AM	#3
Mo1981 ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Keller, TX Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ebony Ninja 250R Posts: 137	I went with the 15/41 setup and it has been great for me. I do alot of highway riding and I'm completely happy with the result. Acceleration loss is minimal, and by minimal I mean MINIMAL, lol. I've got two friends with '08 250s that have done the same swap and love it as well. Highway cruising can be done in 5th or 6th, plus there is still plenty of acceleration left in 6th to get around a car or whatever. Around town, I find myself in 4th most of the time. Doing this swap will not turn the bike into a flaccid scooter. It is a good setup that leave your acceleration alone, for the most part, plus give you more comfortability on the highway. I would do this mod again in a heartbeat. Just sharing my experience with it. Posted via Mobile Device

August 18th, 2009, 08:49 AM	#5
Mo1981 ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Keller, TX Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ebony Ninja 250R Posts: 137	It will take some time to get used to the longer gears, but it's really not as bad as some make it sound. Posted via Mobile Device

August 19th, 2009, 05:59 AM	#8
Hokie11 ninjette.org member Name: Vinh Location: Maryland Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 153	nice to know 15t fronts are happy, as i think i will too as soon as they arrive... ill probably do 15/45 for now, then get a 43 later if im still happy with the 15t setup, thanks for tips all __________________________________________________ Black 09 Ninja 250R\|Shogun Crash Kit\|Woodcraft Full Rearsets\|Proton Flush LEDs\|De-Snorkeled\|Shimmed\|K&N\|Red Rim Tape\|ProGrips\|Puig\|10K HIDs\|15T Front

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