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#Post#: 3378--------------------------------------------------
16T KTM rubberised sprocket
By: Roostmaster Date: January 6, 2016, 6:13 am
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Hey all,
Just my FYI, I purchased a 16 tooth KTM rubberised front
sprocket and exchanged it it's the stock 15 tooth leaving the
stock 45 tooth on my 2015 690.
The change was very easy and took 15 minutes.
The characteristics of the bike after the change is awesome, now
she rides like a big bore should, I ride high speed dirt roads
and our highway speed limit is 130 kph.
Now she cruises at 4000rpm at 100kph whereas with the 15T she as
at 80kph.
Now at 130kph she's running at 5000rpm.
Yes it's increased 1st gear speed but not as significantly as I
was expecting, the best outcome is how each gear pulls longer so
I'm not having to quick shift through the gearbox anymore.
I've ridden in the USA Michigan trails before so I know how a
16t wouldn't favour single trail, but for anyone that finds the
stock gearing too sprinty and restricting, I think you will be
very happy with a 16T.
#Post#: 3379--------------------------------------------------
Re: 16T KTM rubberised sprocket
By: truck11 Date: January 6, 2016, 1:42 pm
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Good info - do you have a part # for the 16t? Was it KTM part,
or other? What was the increase in your MPG (fuel efficiency)
I'm currently running a 14t non-rubberized aftermarket (=cheap)
- but I do more trails than road right now. OEM 15t I was
getting 'about' 50-54mpg. with the 14t (and whacking the
throttle off road) i'm getting about 40-43mpg. Might be riding
across the USA this year on the TAT and getting better mileage
would be a huge plus!
#Post#: 3381--------------------------------------------------
Re: 16T KTM rubberised sprocket
By: Roostmaster Date: January 7, 2016, 1:02 am
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Today I rode a total of 349 kilometres with the new
16/45'gearing, mostly on dirt roads, some bitumen and some tight
single trails.
Firstly I was amazed at my fuel economy, my first refuel was at
218.5 kilometres and she used 8.52 litres, which is 3.9 litres /
100k's or 60.3 (US) mpg.
This is a theoretical 300 kilometres from the stock tank.
I wasn't out for economy records and I wasn't stonking along,
just adventuring.
1st gear was good down to 10kph, under this the clutch came into
play.
6th gear is now like an overdrive, for me 16/45 is far better
than the stock gearing, but I don't do tight trails.
What I appreciated most is how my engine is now accumulating way
less rpm for the same given distance.
#Post#: 3385--------------------------------------------------
Re: 16T KTM rubberised sprocket
By: ShakeWell Date: January 7, 2016, 10:37 pm
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Awesome Roost. Good update, did you buy it at the place Philip
mentioned in the other thread (Munnracing.com)?
I ride on the side of mountains usually so I went the other way
with gearing to 14/46. However, there are some long rides in my
future (finally) and that's good info. Think I'll source a
rubberised 14t (current is sans rubber) and a 16t for the longer
stuff. Thanks again.
#Post#: 3539--------------------------------------------------
Re: 16T KTM rubberised sprocket
By: Proslider777 Date: April 9, 2016, 8:34 am
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Be nice to know a source for a ruberized 16. I have looked
online at most of my favorite sights and not located one.
#Post#: 3747--------------------------------------------------
Re: 16T KTM rubberised sprocket
By: TexasADVRider Date: December 17, 2016, 9:04 pm
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Has anyone experimented with a Rekluse clutch? I was thinking
this could be a perfect solution to having too long of a 1st
gear while going to a 16T...
#Post#: 3906--------------------------------------------------
Re: 16T KTM rubberised sprocket
By: Mr Bones Date: June 26, 2018, 12:15 pm
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Planning to chuck a 16T on as mine is mainly used for ADV work..
Cheers for the info.
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