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1190SX
08-16-2017, 08:36 AM
What did you change your rear sprocket to? I want to know what is the most popular now. Anyone know if 45 or 46 will work with the stock chain?

Nemesis
08-16-2017, 08:44 AM
I THINK 44 is the go....

Mine's a 44.
But we'll see what others have run!

1190SX
08-16-2017, 10:25 AM
What did they change the black lightning to? 44?

EBRRider
08-16-2017, 01:41 PM
What did they change the black lightning to? 44?


Yea 44 t , I am running a 43 .I like it . I was concerned with a 44, the front would be more airborne that it is with already with a 43.

Hughlysses
08-16-2017, 01:45 PM
If you put a 45 or 46, better add a wheelie bar too!

1190SX
08-16-2017, 10:34 PM
If you put a 45 or 46, better add a wheelie bar too!
Yeah, thanks for the input. I did some research and using a 45 would make the gear ratio almost identical to one of my other bikes that has great street manners(also has less power), but if everyone else using a 44 says its a wheelie machine, I might step it down to 44. I also don't want to throw out my brand new chain yet, so if a 45 would require that it makes my decision much easier.

Kid Thunder
08-17-2017, 12:08 AM
I was told that you can get away with a stock chain but it will shorten the wheelbase as you have to move the adjusters all the way forward. I have a couple of 44s(Now Now stop those dirty thoughts!) for it & now that it has about 3500 miles I figure it might work & I can save the chain for when I need it.

Kid Thunder
08-17-2017, 12:10 AM
My Tuono came with 16/42 & I went to 44t & love it. It helps in traffic & I live in RI so top speed is not a thought.

Nemesis
08-17-2017, 01:22 AM
My Tuono came with 16/42 & I went to 44t & love it. It helps in traffic & I live in RI so top speed is not a thought.

What year tuono did you/do you have?

Kid Thunder
08-18-2017, 12:10 AM
Still have my red 2003 Tuono. First year. That is my Italian Mistress! But the EBR SX can run circles around & seems to be better balance. Tuono seems top heavy compared to the SX. But it's better for touring type work.

Nemesis
08-18-2017, 12:30 AM
Still have my red 2003 Tuono. First year. That is my Italian Mistress! But the EBR SX can run circles around & seems to be better balance. Tuono seems top heavy compared to the SX. But it's better for touring type work.

Oh nice, feel free to post any pics of it!

I know the latest is meant to be unreal, keeps winning it's class and in some tests it's bike of the year!

Kid Thunder
08-19-2017, 01:23 PM
Yeah but I like a V Twin. The EBR seems to me like it should have been the new Tuono back in 2010 or do instead of the VTwin they made.