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#1 |
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Hyde park vermont
Posts: 61
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changing a 56 tooth rear sprocket for a 45 tooth sprocket
So I just got my new 45 tooth rear sprocket from bruce at endless journey cycles along with a 428 heavy duty chain. didn't really need the chain but I figured now would be the time to do it.
![]() first thing was to get it up on the lift strapped down and remove the front sprocket cover. ![]() next unhook brake linkage and backing plate support. ![]() remove the chain guard, loosen up the chain tensioners and remove the axle. ![]() reove the snap ring and sprocket bolts. ![]() ![]() install new sprocket,snap ring and torque the nuts. I applied lock tite just to be sure and also put a dab on the end of the nut to see if it loosens up. ![]() here's a picture of the rear wheel removed with the drum brake assembly and chain adjusters. I removed the old chain and installed the new one taking off the extra links. ![]() ![]() re-install rear wheel in reverse order,adjust chain tension to spec,tighen axle nut, re-install chain guard and front sprocket cover. lower bike to ground and recheck chain tension. if everything looks good, take it for a test burn and crack a cool one. in that order. everything went pretty straight forward and was as easy as I expected it would be. can't wait to see how much difference this sprocket makes in motor revs. |
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
Posts: 25,977
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Beware that some owners have had trouble with the cush drive bushings and studs. The fix is to use Honda replacement parts, which are cheap and plentiful.
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Yuma, Arizona
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Re: changing a 56 tooth rear sprocket for a 45 tooth sprocke
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You will see a world of difference--not a huge leap in top speed, but it will cruise at 60 mph (indicated) with much, much, much less effort than the stock one did at 45-50 mph (indicated) !! 8)
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 85
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Dude in the pic of the bike back together, you have the outer washer plates on upside down, fix it!!
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#5 |
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Hyde park vermont
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good catch chris. my 7 year old had started "helping" me put it back together and I must have snoozed that part. It might have something to do with a bazillon questions I was getting...
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Hyde park vermont
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weld, what kind of issues are people having with the cush drive bushings?
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
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IIRC, the bushings come apart and allow the studs to bend or break. The Honda bushings are much better quality.
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 92
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How is it?
SO how is it? I am going to get a smaller rear sprocket as soon as I can. I wasnt sure which size to drop down to. I have a 56 now, so is 45 the way to go? Id like to be able to do 60 comfortably. Right now I can start off in second no problem, not sure if that helps.
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
Posts: 25,054
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Thanks for posting the great photos, Sallzy! Please let us know how you enjoy the smaller rear sprocket.
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Hyde park vermont
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If it will ever stop raining up here in the northeast I'll let you guys know how it runs. I was able to take it for a quick burn ( between rain showers ) and it made a world of difference on cruising speed. I'd also give Bruce a call at endless journey cycles if your looking for a sprocket. Great guy to deal with and super fast shipping.
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Yuma, Arizona
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Re: How is it?
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![]() Before that, the bike sounded like it was ready to explode at anything approaching (an indicated) 50 mph See if Bruce has any more of the 45's
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: 11481 State Route 44 Mantua, Ohio 44255
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I will have some more this week I have them on order.
Thanks!
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#13 |
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 92
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45 tooth
Thanks, thats exactly what I needed to know. My bike does 60 pretty well actually, and Im really really really surprized at the lack of shcky, scetchy, vibration. Its not bad at all. Once I get the 45 tooth on there this thing might just be a Highway dream machine. Only time will tell lol.
Thing about mine is that its a really different bolt pattern, and I really want to get it before this weekend so I can take a road trip. How do I get a hold of Bruce? Anybody have a number? Thanks Mike |
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#14 |
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 92
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Im dumb
lol, I see that Bruce posted above me with his contact. Derrrr, Im a lil slow at times lol.
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#15 |
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 85
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What Honda bike do i want to order cush drive bushings for to replace my sloppy ones, help!!!!, 08 shinearay 200gy I
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