16 tooth Front Sprocket

[BlueRidgePanther]

I was wondering if anyone had fitted a 16 tooth front sprocket to their bike, and, if so, how they liked it. JT and Renthal both offer them. I was wanting to start running a 16 up front so that I can run a 47 out back for in city riding and then fit something between 40 and 45 for distance riding depending on where I'm planning on going, how much I'll be carrying, etc. Any thoughts? I know I could just stick with a 15 and use a lower rear (I'm running a 42 right now), but I'd like the additional mechanical advantage offered by the larger front.

[robbum]

i wish man. ive been there done that. it wont fit. the sprocket hits the casing.

[aah5]

Had no problems fitting 16 tooth sprocket to my Skorpion Tour. Have 16/43 sprockets, up from 15/39 and have a 150/70 Conti Road Attack rear tyre, which has given the bike a great touring ratio. 4000rpm=100klm/hr(62mph) which returns around 60mpg fuel consumption. Local Yammy dealer should have 16t on the shelf.

[Bill Jurgenson]

of course it fits.

[BlueRidgePanther]

Can anyone confirm that a 16t front fits on the Baggy/Mastiff? Perhaps there's a slight difference in engine angle vs. the Skorpion models.

[Bill Jurgenson]

There is absolutely no difference in the casings. An XTZ engine is an XTZ engine. It is a simple as that. And of course a 16t sprocket fits. Even Yamaha offers them.

[handsomejackuk]

anyone else confirm that this will fit on a baghira.. as there dont seem to be a lot of room

[cabezargento88]

Confirmed. 98 Mastiff runs great with 16 tooth sprocket and 43 in the rear.

[breakwellmz]

Hi

It obviously depends on the sort of roads/riding you do.
I do/did a lot of B road stuff,including a bit of mild greenlaning on mine.

When i went up a tyre size on the rear of my Mastif,it seemed overgeared,and i actually bought a 14t sprocket to compensate.

I didn`t get around to fitting it before having to replace the rear tyre for one of the original size.

It instantly felt MUCH more responsive.

By the way,where is Bill J

Cheers

[handsomejackuk]

16 tooth fitted to mine.... allbeit i didnt really know it had one fitted i thought it was a 15 tooth... 2003 baghira..been running for approx 4 years