I can get one with only 100mi for $15.  Is that a decent price?

Also was thinking of going 39T.  Will that affect my millage gauge?  I assume I'll need a new chain too?

Quote from: Jordan on December 05, 2008, 04:19:19 PM
I can get one with only 100mi for $15.  Is that a decent price?

Also was thinking of going 39T.  Will that affect my millage gauge?  I assume I'll need a new chain too?

The 2K came with a 40T.

I know the earlier <98 had 37T.

You would be better off with a 39 or 40.

Can't say if you need a chain.

How many miles on the chain you've got?

Chain is brand new.

For every tooth that you add to either sprocket, the rear wheel moves forward 5/32 of an inch (since the link spacing is 5/8").  You can look at how much adjustment room you'll need and if you have enough, you don't need a new chain.

My 888 came stock with 15/37 gearing and I hated it most of the time.  It was especially annoying when pulling away from a stop, since it would always bog if I made anything less than a quick start.  I'm pretty sure the 888 had the same ratio inside the engine as the M900 I used to own.  The ST2 has different internal gearing so that a stock 42-tooth rear feels about the same as a 38 or 39 on a Monster.

Assuming that the SS is also the same, you'll be much happier with about a 40-tooth sprocket, unless ALL of your riding is at freeway speeds - and even then you might not be using 6th gear much.

I don't want to ride any more Ducatis with 37-tooth rear sprockets.

Thanks for all the info!  Yeah I mostly commute so I don't know...  Will the larger sprocket make my millage gauge or speedometer incorrect?

Quote from: Jordan on December 07, 2008, 02:46:48 AM
Thanks for all the info!  Yeah I mostly commute so I don't know...  Will the larger sprocket make my millage gauge or speedometer incorrect?

Doesn't the 1999 model still get the speedometer reading off of the front wheel?  If it does, obviously sprocket changes at the rear won't affect that.